QCL Challenge -

Flowchart

Breejesh Rathod - Dharin Parekh - Himanshu Maheshwari

Flowchart

• A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm,

workflow or process, showing steps as boxes of various kinds, and

their order by connecting them with arrows.

• This diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution model to a

given problem.

Advantages:

• Communication : Flowcharts are better way of communicating the

logic of a system to all concerned.

• Effective Analysis : With the help of flowchart, problem can be

analysed in more effective way.

• Proper Documentation : Program flowcharts serve as a good

program documentation, which is needed for various purposes.

• Proper Debugging : The flowchart helps in debugging process.

• Efficient Work Maintenance : The maintenance of operating work

becomes easy with the help of flowchart. It helps the worker to put

efforts more efficiently on that part.

communicationEffectiveAnalysis

ProperDocumentation

Proper Debugging

Efficient WorkMaintenance

Disadvantages

• Time consuming : Some tasks are difficult to represent using a

flowchart and flowcharts are time consuming.

• Complexity : Difficult to show branching and looping thus big task

are difficult to put in a flowchart algorithm.

• Limited access : Only a person with knowledge of all the symbols in

a flowchart can understand well the flowchart ,thus advantages of

flowchart are only limited to people having complete knowledge of

flowchart.

• Hard to modify : If any alteration are to be made at any part of a

flowchart the entire flowchart needs to be redrawn.

Symbols in Flowchart

• Process : A rectangle represents a process.

• Decision : A diamond indicates a decision.

• Input/output : A parallelogram represent input or

output.

• Start/end : Oval represents a start or end point.

• Arrow : A line is a connector that shows relationship

between representative shape.

• Connector symbol : It indicates the continuity of flow

with symbol having same letter.

• Document symbol : A printed document or report.

• Or symbol : Indicates that process flow continues in more than

two branches.

• Summoning junction symbol : Indicates a point in flowchart

where multiple process converges into single process.

• Sort symbol : Indicates a step that organizes a list of item into

sequence or sets based on pre-determined criteria.

• Delay symbol : It indicates delay in a process.

• Database symbol : Indicates a list of information with standard

structure that allows for searching and sorting.

• Merge symbol : Indicates a step or process where two or

more sub-list or sub-process becomes one.

Types of Flowchart

Flowcharts are basically classified as :

• Macro flowchart : Complete overview of an entire big process which

links other process as well.

• Micro flowchart : Operational level overview shows links between

inputs and outputs ; operational measurement and control.

• Hyper micro flowchart : Design level overview shows details into

operator method, material or information (input), specification

(accuracy and precision), system functionality.

Macro flowchart of

college placement

process

START ELIGIBILITY

INTRODUCTION TO

THE COMPANY

APPTITUDE TEST

INTERVIEW

GROUP DISCUSSION

PLACEMENT STOP

Micro flowchart of

college placement

process

Start Eligibility criteria

Any KT’s

(kept

terms)

Aggregate

score

>70%?

Sort on

basis

of

score

YES YES

ReconsiderationIntroduction to company

NO

NO

Seminar session Introduction of each company ,talks about history of company ,accomplishments

,major service/product

Queries?

YES

A

Query clearing process

A Aptitude testQuantitative ability

Logical abilityVerbal ability

Wait for result of

test

Does the company

takes group discussion?

Select 6-8 student

Take topic from panel of experts

Prepare for 5 minutes

Discussion duration 20

minutes

Shortlist 2 candidates

B

Any other test

required to proceed for interview?

Complete the required process.

YES

YES

NO

NO

BInterview

(technical and personal)

Single stage?

Stage1: Personal interview round

Satge2: Technical interview round

Written technical

test?

Written test

Viva

Both personal and technical interview

taken together

Pass?

PlacementStop

Try another company if eligible

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

Problems Faced

• Many hiring managers have unrealistic credential requirements

for candidate. Such requirements makes student non-eligible for the

companies placement process.

• Low-balling the compensation. Many students out of the fear of not

getting a job takes job at low packages way below their calibre.

• Signing of bonds. TCS and L&T have a 2 year bond, i.e. if you leave

the job before completion of the bond period you have to pay a fine

of Rs. 50000/-.Students find this unfavourable as if they wish to

study further they have to pay fine whatsoever as per the companies

bond.

• The longer the process takes the more likely the candidate will loose

interest. Also rejection by a few company bring down their

confidence and they become least interested in the process.

Lessons Learned

• We came to know about the college placement process.

• We came to know about micro and macro flowchart. Different

symbols/objects of flowchart has enhanced our knowledge and we

were capable of drawing flowchart for particular process/work

efficiently.

• By surveying student and placement officer we came to know the

various problems faced during the placement process.

Thank You