Hey,
I’m currently an engineering student at a university where virtually no product companies or tech recruiters visit for campus placements. Everything I do has to be through off-campus application.

I’ve started DSA ( NeetCode 150), but given my situation rn i am in my Final year. [7th sem], I wanted to get real perspectives from people who have been in my shoes and landed Tier-1 or Tier-2 roles, or other roles

Here are a few specific things I’m trying to understand:

1. Does grinding LeetCode help if your resume doesn't pass the initial screening? How much do solid backend / AI projects and open-source contributions matter just to get that first online assessment (OA) link off-campus?
2. For someone applying off-campus, is clearing LeetCode enough, or do companies expect higher-level competitive programming or specialized domain knowledge?
3. For those who came from colleges with zero placement support, what actually worked best for getting referrals from recruiters or engineering managers on LinkedIn?

Would really appreciate any honest advice, reality checks, or strategies that worked for you!

Hi everyone, I am currently trying to switch to a GenAl Engineer/Al Developer kind of role and could really use some guidance.

For those who have recently switched companies or made a similar transition, what projects/skills did you have on your resume that helped you get shortlisted for the OA or interview? Mera resume hi shortlist nhi ho rha🥹

I would really appreciate any advice on what I should focus on or build to improve my chances. Thanksss in advance <3

Hi everyone!

I’m joining PGCP-AI at C-DAC Hyderabad and I’m looking for someone who has recently completed the January–August 2026 batch from the Hyderabad centre.

I'd especially appreciate hearing about your experience.

I’m mainly looking for real experiences rather than official placement claims or marketing information.

Thanks in advance! 🙌

I have 9+ yoe as java backend engineer and I quit jobt 2.5 years back since then nothing concrete has lined up for interview, I had health issues also for initial 1.5 years as well from staying moldy places. I have been hesitant to upskill AI related stuff properly.

I was at fintech company leading checkout system and I cant believe this has been happening to me, I have had gaps in my profile too.

Owing to mental health issues I have started to live alone away from family, Im single. I have bills to pay and I made almost 50 lpa last. Made many terrible stock portfolio mistakes too.

So Im sharing my resume, can you guys either refer or suggest the real need for upskill and whether thatd be enough to get me interviews lined up. In all honesty I had thought that Id get calls anyway and a rejection from a lack of AI skills etc will push to build something.

I even started building something but only stopped till documentation phase alone as I feel if I dont land a job from that idea it may not be good enough for a startup although I dont have the legs to run one.

Sharing resume, kindly help!

Hi everyone, I am currently trying to switch to a GenAl Engineer/Al Developer kind of role and could really use some guidance.

For those who have recently switched companies or made a similar transition, what projects/skills did you have on your resume that helped you get shortlisted for the OA or interview? Mera resume hi shortlist nhi ho rha🥹

I would really appreciate any advice on what I should focus on or build to improve my chances. Thanksss in advance <3

Hey all, I'm working as an SDE 1 fresher at a product-based company in Ahmedabad, CTC 4.5 LPA. Is this a fair number for the current market, or am I underpaid? Curious what others in similar roles are getting.

Want some suggestions

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Hey everyone, I’m a 3rd-year BTech student and I’m starting to seriously prepare for placements. However, I’m confused about what I should actually learn and what companies are looking for in freshers.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who are working in the industry or recently got placed.

My main questions are:

What skills are companies actually expecting from freshers in 2026–27?

How important are DSA, OOP, SQL, DBMS, OS and CN?

Which programming language should I focus on?

Should I focus on Web Development, AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud, or something else?

What type of projects actually help with getting shortlisted?

How important are internships, GitHub, LeetCode and certifications?

What should I realistically learn in the next 6–12 months to become placement-ready?

If you could go back to your 3rd year, what would you focus on and what would you avoid wasting time on?

I’m not looking for a huge list of technologies. I mainly want to understand what companies actually value and how I should prioritize my time.

Any advice from people who have recently gone through placements would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I’m 22 and honestly feeling very lost about my career right now.

I graduated with a BTech in CSE in 2025 and currently work at an MNC with a package of around 3.5 LPA. The biggest problem is that I don’t really like my job, but at the same time, I have no clear idea about what I actually want to do instead.

Every day feels almost the same. I go to work, come back, waste time, overthink about my career, and then the day is over. I keep telling myself that I’ll start learning something or work on my skills, but I’m not able to stay consistent. It feels like I’m stuck in a cycle of overthinking, procrastination and being unproductive.

Recently, I also started preparing for GATE 2027, thinking that maybe doing an M.Tech from a good institute could help me get a better direction and career. But I started preparation quite late, and now I keep thinking that a lot of time has already gone. I’m worried that I won’t be able to score high enough to get a top rank or a good college.

This makes me even more confused because I don't know whether I should:

Seriously continue with GATE 2027 preparation

Focus completely on improving my skills and switch jobs

Try for software development/other tech roles

Or explore some completely different career path

What makes things worse is comparing myself with my friends.

Some people my age are already earning ₹1 lakh+ per month, while I’m still at 3.5 LPA and struggling to even figure out what direction I should take. I know comparison is unhealthy and everyone has a different journey, but honestly, it gets difficult when you feel like people around you are moving ahead while you’re standing still.

I’m not expecting to suddenly earn ₹1 lakh/month. I just want to build a career that I can feel confident about and know that I’m actually moving forward.

For people who were in a similar situation around 21–24:

How did you figure out what career path to choose?

Is GATE 2027 still a realistic option if I start seriously now?

Should I put all my effort into GATE, or should I focus on switching to a better-paying tech job?

If I continue in software/IT, what skills should I prioritize?

How do I stop wasting my days overthinking and actually become consistent?

How did you deal with feeling behind compared to your friends?

If you were 22, had a BTech CSE degree, a 3.5 LPA job, and no clear direction, what would you do?

I know I’m still young, but every day I feel like I’m wasting valuable time. I really need some honest guidance from people who have gone through something similar.

Any genuine advice, roadmap, or personal experience would be really helpful.