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Day 26/90 It has been exactly 2 years since I got placed via on-campus placements and yes that’s me on the day of placements, dreading the 6 rounds of interviews(2 companies) I’m gonna go through. Scared, nervous, and anxious. I could talk about what happened but it is of very little help to everyone else so I’ll tell you exactly what helps. For context, I did my summer internship at Cisco and got placement offers from 2 companies(one of the FAANGs). → Preparation In my 2nd year, while preparing for summer internships, I did over 400-500 problems, most of which were ~medium~ across platforms like GFG, Leetcode, and Interviewbit. The aim wasn’t to know how to solve a specific problem but to understand patterns of questions and that’s all. But by the time placements came, I was almost half prepared for what I was doing while preparing for summer internships because I had been out of touch. What did I do next? Follow Striver's list religiously and revise all the common problems that were asked. If you are in your 3rd year, I’d recommend taking the path I took but if you are in your fourth year, I’d recommend taking up a self-paced course and going through it first and then solving one of the lists religiously. How did I study OOP? GFG articles and it was enough along with some basic knowledge from my electives(I’m an EEE grad) What about DBMS and OS? I went through the Gate Smashers video series on Youtube for the same which covered more than what is asked in interviews. → Mental If there is one thing I want you to take out of it, it would be to know “Placements interviews and coding rounds involve an unimaginable amount of luck.” Repeat this until it stays in your head. The only good part about all of this is, you only need to get lucky once and then you are done. When you see your friends getting placed and someone who you perceive as a worse coder than you bagging those offers, it is very important to know there is no point in doing that. You can blame n number of things and m number of things can go wrong but you can only control what you can control and there is no point dwelling over things you can’t. I’m sure you deserve better or you know better but life has a way of falling into place and I think mentally accepting that takes a lot of time but gives you so much power to go through the processes. One of my happiest moments in life has been celebrating placement offers of my friends, the unimaginable happiness on your face, and almost tears in their eyes. I think you should spend some time with it, even if it is not yours. That's all. If there is anything specific you want to ask, do ping me and I’ll try to help. I used to ping so many of my seniors while preparing just to understand what it felt like to be in those interviews. You can take my words with a pinch of salt if your experience doesn’t match mine but I hope you go through it and come out stronger. Godspeed.

🚀 Interview Experience - Software Engineer Intern Role at Ellucian! 🚀 I recently had the opportunity to interview for a Software Engineer Intern position at Ellucian, and I’m excited to share that I’ve been selected for the role! 🎉🙌 Here’s a quick overview of my experience: 💼 Round 1: Aptitude and DSA Assessment The first round tested my aptitude with a mix of DSA problems, including concepts like the Sieve of Eratosthenes and dynamic programming (DP). 💼 Round 2: Data Structures and Concepts Exploration In this round, the interviewer explored my knowledge of data structures and algorithms, asking me a range query problem. I initially tackled it using Prefix Sum. After discussing time and space complexity with the interviewer, I optimized the solution using Segment Trees, improving efficiency for both point updates and queries. This experience deepened my understanding of evolving solutions and advanced data structure  Additionally, We discussed about database and web development concepts. This allowed me to demonstrate my understanding of these critical areas in software engineering. 💼 Round 3: Techno-Managerial Round In the final round, I was asked one question on strings and was grilled on the basics of system design and concepts of security practices, HTTPS encryption, and explored various aspects of databases. Additionally, I was asked behavioral questions based on different scenarios, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and teamwork in software development. This round highlighted the significance of a well-rounded understanding of both technical skills and interpersonal dynamics. 💼 Final Takeaway: I’m beyond excited to have been selected for the SWE Intern role at Ellucian! 🎯 The interview process was challenging yet rewarding, and I’m eager to apply my skills in software development and problem-solving as part of the team. Thank you, Ellucian, for the amazing opportunity, and thanks to everyone who supported me throughout the journey! 🙏 #InterviewExperience #SoftwareEngineer #Internship #CareerGrowth #Learning #TechInterview #SoftwareDevelopment #ProblemSolving #Success

Being from a college with no exposure , no one to guide , i always struggled a lot in finding the correct resources , path from where I can start my preparation . After investing a lot of time and researching on different topics i was able to get the right resources . After i got my internship I started helping people with all the resources at one place , some handwritten notes and etc , so that they couldn't struggle and get lost like me . I know GitHub is a place where we flaunt our projects and open source contributions , but i tried making my GitHub repo a place where one can find resources , notes , pdf , materials for diverse fields . And seeing people getting benefitted from it makes me really happy . Trust me guys , each and everything is present on internet , you just need to take steps . Hope i would try to help people more and more :) I have also made a repo having all the necessary resources for placement preparation. Link in comments 💫 P.S : Also i have started uploading videos around interview preparation on my youtube channel, you can have a look :) - https://lnkd.in/gnqyjhKH #tech #code #placements #dbms #interviews #softwareengineer #dsa #notesbyriti #help #internship #job #hiring

Still haven't figured out your summer internship for 2024? Fret not, you can still gain valuable experience and boost your resume (and even get stipends in some cases)! ✅ Check these out and apply NOW 🔽 1/ Apply to Linux Foundation Mentorship Program (LFX) Work alongside experienced mentors on real-world open-source projects under the Linux Foundation (along the lines of Google summer of code which is unfortunately over for 2024). Gain practical skills, contribute to the open-source community, and potentially earn a stipend (varies by project). Link to apply - https://lnkd.in/dxxYcNZd 2/ Apply to Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program Contribute to open-source mainframe projects and gain valuable mentorship from industry professionals. Link to apply - https://lnkd.in/dFXRra6u 3/ Do a research internship/assistantship on campus with a Professor RAship projects (best part are paid) add a lot of weight to your resume and if you do a good job, the Prof might continue hiring you this Fall as well. Talk about win-win. 4/ Do an unpaid internship That's correct. An unpaid internship is better than not doing an internship. Period. I did 2 unpaid internships during my MBA days at NYU and it helped me a TON in landing my full-time job offers. 5/ Take courses in summer semester Utilize the summer to finish off some coursework and get some credits. If you do this, I highly recommend supplementing it with: - Getting involved with some research work on campus (unpaid is also fine) as well to add some experience on your resume - Freelance on fiverr/upwork ❌ What I don't recommend doing in summer: - Random volunteer work - Online coursework: If you are already doing a BS or MS, more coursework is not going to add much value on your resume. Plus, you can do it anytime. Summers are best utilized to get EXPERIENCE. - Staying at home: don't sit idle or alone by any means. Build something and network anyhow. #summerinternship #scholarstrategy

MLH Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Fall Batch 2024! Eligibility: All college students and Working professionals are eligible. 💻 A fully remote, 12-week internship alternative where participants earn a stipend and learn to collaborate on real open-source projects with peers and engineers from top companies . Get a chance to learn software engineering through open-source projects! 🚀 Explore the following fellowship tracks and select a program track that fits your career goals & interests. • Software Engineering • Site Reliability Engineering • Web3 Engineering Join my Telegram & Whatsapp Groups for Quick instant Jobs and Internships Updates https://lnkd.in/d5B7CFTK Share with your College Whatsapp Groups & Friends too Apply Link: https://lnkd.in/gQAX86Q8 Don't forget to like and repost to recieve more updates like this and help your network Do share this with your Juniors too Follow Krishan Kumar for more such updates

WayUp and Yello.co are doubling down in 2024 on Candidate Readiness, and want to make sure our candidates have great resources at their fingertips. If you're a student getting started on your internship and early careers job search journey, be sure to check out the recap of "How to Land SWE Internships" as well as search tips, application prep, and interview prep for all types of majors #earlycareers #summer2024internships

Are you ready for the next edition of our Java internship program? We sure are! 📅 Recruitment kicks off on March 1. 💼 The internship runs from July to September. Who's the perfect fit? 🎓 Students in their penultimate or final year of computer science. Competition will be fierce, but don't let that stop you from giving it a shot! 📊 Last year: → we received more than 850 CVs (and we analyzed every single application in detail!) → we invited more than 50 candidates to recruitment meetings → we admitted 6 unbelievably talented people for internships → 5 of them continue to develop and succeed at Consdata Stay tuned for more details. Don't miss out on your chance to dive into the IT industry! #JavaInternship #InternshipOpportunity #TechInternship

Day 4 of my tips for new software developers 💻 Get real-world experience How? ⭐ Research Internship Opportunities: Use job boards, company websites, and university career centers to find internships in the tech industry. ⭐ Prepare Your Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant skills and projects that showcase your coding ability. Consider including any personal or academic projects that demonstrate your skills. ⭐ Build a Portfolio: Create a portfolio of your work, whether it be on GitHub or a personal website, to show potential employers the projects you’ve worked on. #softwareengineering #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #softwaredevelopment #softwaredevelopertips

Are you applying to tech internships for next summer? Your resume’s skills section is critical to passing screens and getting a first-round interview. Here’s how to make your skills section stand out. → Categorize skills • Include separate lists of skills for categories like Programming Languages, Libraries and Frameworks, and Concepts • This helps recruiters quickly find the skills they’re looking for → Add Industry-Standard Skills • Companies like to see real-world tools like AWS and commonly-used frameworks like React • Take courses on these skills if you aren’t familiar with them → Prioritize Job-Specific Skills: • Tailor your skills to match the job description • Be honest and don’t include skills you wouldn’t be able to talk about in an interview → Remove Proficiency Levels: • Remove any Beginner skills from your resume • Delete words like “Advanced” and “Intermediate” to reduce clutter and increase readability • Order skills from most to least experience in each category 💻 Get more tips like this in our complete guide to securing a Tech Internship 📝 Sign up for free at: https://lnkd.in/eK5wJeyp #InternshipPlaybook #TechInternship #SWEInternship #TechInternship2025 #SoftwareEngineering #StudentResources #TechCareers #ResumeTips

🔥𝟕𝟓-𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐍𝐂𝐬! Excited to share a 75-day coding challenge to sharpen your skills and prepare for opportunities at top multinational companies. 🎯 🔰 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲? 1. It will significantly improve problem-solving abilities. 2. It aligns with the coding tests typically conducted by leading MNCs. 4. Build your network with fellow coders on this journey. If you're aiming to break into a top MNC, let's do this together! 💪 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗜'𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆" below if you're participating!👇 Feel free to connect and share your experiences. - 📝 For exclusive internships & Referrals: https://lnkd.in/dB4TWMk8 #Coding #interview #software #career #hiring #sde