u/Economy_Lion_6188

​When I was searching for opportunities for myself, I saw most of Y combinator startups doing stupid things and getting easily funded by investors.

It's good that many of them, especially recently funded ones, throw​ enormous amounts for software/IT roles.

But 99% of them are not interested solving problems pertaining to India and her people.

Co-founders proudly mentioning San Francisco and Seattle on their social profile but I found literally no one having Connaught place, New Delhi written on their profile.

I applied for AI Operation associate role. The next day, got interviewed by someone who's in the same batch as that of mine.

She asked me, "how will you manage doing repetitive tasks, that too in night shift?"

Inside I was like "what the bloody..." But then I calmed down myself and replied, "I will just have a sip of coffee & get back to work".

Recently, I have been observing patterns like - some companies ask the applicant to mention a specific word ("Github ID Score"​ in my case) along with application even to be considered for the role, while some other companies close the the application form as soon as no. of applicants surpasses 25.

My point is that​ top 1% will remain unaffected by AI & all such sort of things. Because many amongst those are not just engineers but CPTOs, C-suite people who win heart of investors by playing diplomatic games.

On the other hand, We, the freshers, are busy training their AI models to perfection by solving everyday problems using AI, be it Two Sum in LC or Proposal writing for GSoC or building a web app. for hackathons. So on and so forth.

Even though, my specialization is AI/ML & Robotics, but I strictly advise everyone, especially juniors & college generation to avoid usage of AI in their basic projects.

Brain drain is real world world. Solve this before future slips out of fingers.

​When I was searching for opportunities for myself, I saw most of Y combinator startups doing stupid things and getting easily funded by investors.

It's good that many of them, especially recently funded ones, throw​ enormous amounts for software/IT roles.

But 99% of them are not interested solving problems pertaining to India and her people.

Co-founders proudly mentioning San Francisco and Seattle on their social profile but I found literally no one having Connaught place, New Delhi written on their profile.

I applied for AI Operation associate role. The next day, got interviewed by someone who's in the same batch as that of mine.

She asked me, "how will you manage doing repetitive tasks, that too in night shift?"

Inside I was like "what the bloody..." But then I calmed down myself and replied, "I will just have a sip of coffee & get back to work".

Recently, I have been observing patterns like - some companies ask the applicant to mention a specific word ("Github ID Score"​ in my case) along with application even to be considered for the role, while some other companies close the the application form as soon as no. of applicants surpasses 25.

My point is that​ top 1% will remain unaffected by AI & all such sort of things. Because many amongst those are not just engineers but CPTOs, C-suite people who win heart of investors by playing diplomatic games.

On the other hand, We, the freshers, are busy training their AI models to perfection by solving everyday problems using AI, be it Two Sum in LC or Proposal writing for GSoC or building a web app. for hackathons. So on and so forth.

Even though, my specialization is AI/ML & Robotics, but I strictly advise everyone, especially juniors & college generation to avoid usage of AI in their basic projects.

Brain drain is real world world. Solve this before future slips out of fingers.

​When I was searching for opportunities for myself, I saw most of Y combinator startups doing stupid things and getting easily funded by investors.

It's good that many of them, especially recently funded ones, throw​ enormous amounts for software/IT roles.

But 99% of them are not interested solving problems pertaining to India and her people.

Co-founders proudly mentioning San Francisco and Seattle on their social profile but I found literally no one having Connaught place, New Delhi written on their profile.

I applied for AI Operation associate role. The next day, got interviewed by someone who's in the same batch as that of mine.

She asked me, "how will you manage doing repetitive tasks, that too in night shift?"

Inside I was like "what the bloody..." But then I calmed down myself and replied, "I will just have a sip of coffee & get back to work".

Recently, I have been observing patterns like - some companies ask the applicant to mention a specific word ("Github ID Score"​ in my case) along with application even to be considered for the role, while some other companies close the the application form as soon as no. of applicants surpasses 25.

My point is that​ top 1% will remain unaffected by AI & all such sort of things. Because many amongst those are not just engineers but CPTOs, C-suite people who win heart of investors by playing diplomatic games.

On the other hand,
We, the freshers, are busy training their AI models to perfection by solving everyday problems using AI, be it Two Sum in LC or Proposal writing for GSoC or building a web app. for hackathons. So on and so forth.

Even though, my specialization is AI/ML & Robotics, but I strictly advise everyone, especially juniors & college generation to avoid usage of AI in their basic projects.

Brain drain is real world world. Solve this before future slips out of fingers. ​

"Your resume is too big" - Thats what she said!!

BUT THEN, I TOOK MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS.

Made it 1-page; Attached it on my reddit profile & started engaging in tech communities conversations.

Four days later, a senior tech guy directly approached me on reddit:-

1. Well, I'm a BTech CSE fresher of batch 2022-26. Both of us introduced ourselves. He is a software engineer, working remotely in a US-based tech-heavy startup for years.
2. Both of us hopped onto a G-meet call where we talked about my technical skills, projects, achievements etc.
3. To assess my technical skills, practical hands-on experience and creative skills, he sent me an assignment. He told me that I'll need to learn new tech as fast as possible and adapt accordingly.
4. Since I'm determined to get selected for the opportunity so I duly completed assignment 2-days before the last date. It involved making a complex table in React.js, without using HTML at all. It comprised of multiple columns, fields and entries. It also involved making UI appear even more richer. 
5. I singlehandedly built everything from scratch using TanStack Table Library, and sent him a GDrive link having screenshots, source code and live demo with explanation.

Finally, I got a reply that, within a few hours, he will share my CV (along with my complete assignment) to the founding team.

Fingers crossed!

I am very happy today. my time has come now.

A non-technical HR blindly rejected my tech resume.

BUT THEN, I TOOK MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS.

Made it 1-page; Attached it on my reddit profile & started engaging myself into tech discussions.

Four days later, a senior working remotely in a US based tech-heavy startup directly approached me on reddit:-

1. Well, I'm a BTech CSE fresher of batch 2022-26. Both of us introduced ourselves. He is a software engineer, working for years. He told me that I'll need to learn new tech as fast as possible and adapt accordingly.
2. Both of us hop onto a 30-minute G-meet call. We talked about my technical skills, projects, achievements etc.
3. To assess my technical skills, practical hands-on experience and creative skills, he sent me an assignment.
4. Since I'm determined to get selected for the opportunity so I duly completed assignment 2-days before the last date. It involved making a complex table in React.js, without using HTML at all.
5. It comprised of multiple columns, fields and entries. It also involved making UI appear even more richer. 
6. I built everything from scratch using TanStack Table Library, and sent him a GDrive link having screenshots, source code and live demo with explanation.

Finally, I got a reply that he will share my CV and my work to the founding team member(s) and I will hear back from them very soon.

I am very happy today. my time has come now.

A non-technical HR blindly rejected my tech resume.

BUT THEN, I TOOK MATTERS INTO MY OWN HANDS.

Made it 1-page; Attached it on my reddit profile & started engaging in tech community conversations.

Four days later, a senior tech guy directly approached me on reddit:-

1. Well, I'm a BTech CSE fresher of batch 2022-26. Both of us introduced ourselves. He is a software engineer, working remotely in a US based tech-heavy startup for years. He told me that I'll need to learn new tech as fast as possible and adapt accordingly.
2. Both of us hop onto a 30-minute G-meet call. We talked about my technical skills, projects, achievements etc. To assess my technical skills, practical hands-on experience and creative skills, he sent me an assignment.
3. Since I'm determined to get selected for the opportunity so I duly completed assignment 2-days before the last date. It involved making a complex table in React.js, without using HTML at all. It comprised of multiple columns, fields and entries. It also involved making UI appear even more richer. I built everything from scratch using TanStack Table Library, and sent him a GDrive link having screenshots, source code and live demo with explanation.

Finally, I got a reply that, within a few hours, he will share my CV (along with my complete assignment) to the founding team member(s).

I have 0 connections on LinkedIn, but I have owned​ high-end Intel i7 powdered laptop since day 1.

• While being in my college, I started with just Rs 25,000/month tech-heavy internship that lead to a PPO just after 2 months.

• Within the next 2 months of daily grinding, architecting web apps and engineering cloud-native platforms, I got a chance to talk​ 1:1 with the company's CTO on G-meet call.

• A zeal of applying to early-stage and, sometimes, YC backed startups proved to be a game-changer for me when I realized that I have been absorbed by the company for a full-time​ Software Engineering Role.

• Literally saving a lot of tax because there is a special provision of 0% TAX below 25 LPA. Even if I cross the limit a new life saver welcomes, which is 44ADA for upto 75 Lakh limit. Later on, LLP and what not​.

• Flexible timings/non-US shifts, WLB, complete-ownership, upper middle-class living standards, company-gifted setup at hom​e​ ​and unprecedented benefit of INR depreciation and​ bi-weekly payment is a cherry on top.

• Daily Lassi and Mango shakes​ f​rom a hygienic juice center nearby my house, 17°C ultra cooling AC installed in my bedroom while ceiling fans biting dust in a storeroom, got pure-linen shirts for myself and remaining​ funds parked safely in mutual funds​.

• Leaving for Himachal this summer for spending rest of my life.

• Doing exceptionally good, altogether in my life & career ...Sadly,​ I WOKE UP FROM MY WILDEST DREAM by an intimidating notification only to realize that I've been shortlisted for virtual test​ Round 1 (in Narayana Murthy's 72-hours work per week company). The test is scheduled on 24th of this month.

Rooting for myself!

See, i was trying to build a table on my own. So, I have decided column and field and want to build exactly like this <-

so, what steps shall i take? can i build it in 5 to 6 hours?

I am a new grad (basically virgin), curr​ently on mission to help all my seniors (developers/senior engineers/CTOs).

Let me tell you what's on the table.

I'll sponsor​ your full family trip to any place​ of your choice(btw, not a freezer) or a week full of dinner(zomato/swiggy/Domino's) from my own money. Sounds good, huh?

Here a catch.

You refer me to your company. Anyhow arrange me an interview, and I will handle the rest. Note that interview is important here.

Well, I have won several national level competitions(IIT D), hackathons (IISc B) etc. Built web apps., full stack, cloud-related, ML powered, and fintech scalable projects, Stepped out of my comfort zone early.

So, Once I get an internship/job, I will keep saving a small portion from and give it back to the generous person who referred me.

I aspire to become a software engineer.

I stand by my​ words so take this post seriously.

Tick tick 1...

(upvote if it's helpful)

I am a BTech CSE​ new grad. Curr​ently on mission to help all my seniors (developers/engineers/CTOs)

Let me tell you what's on the table.

I'll pay for your full family trip to some cold place in India (btw, not a freezer) or a week full of dinner(zomato/swiggy/Domino's) from my own money. Sounds good, huh?

Here a catch.

You refer me to your company. Anyhow arrange me an interview, and I will handle the rest. Remember - interview is important here.

I am a meritorious student (final-year almost done) batch of 2022-26. I have won several national level competitions(IIT D), hackathons (IISc B) etc. Built web apps., full stack, cloud-related, ML powered, and fintech scalable projects, Stepped out of my comfort zone early.

So, Once I get an internship/job, I will keep saving a small portion from and give it back to the generous person who referred me.

I aspire to become a software engineer.

I am man of my words so take this post seriously.

Tick tick 1...

Being a fresher 2026, I got a chance to connect individually with over 10 people serving in IT domain for ages. ​​​

1. Google guy - He told me, "I won't refer you until you get knight status on Leetcode".
2. Amazon guy - He ghosted me.
3. Amex global guy - He wanted to refer me but career page has openings only for senior roles.
4. Apple guy - He recently joined apple. He wanted to refer me but neither him nor I could find ​anything which is meant for fresher, not even an internship or their early career program in India.
5. Optum guy - I shall get an opportunity to be interviewed by​ him, only if my technical biodata surpasses initial stages​ of screening.
6. HCL tech guy - I successfully got​ a job invitation.​ Guess what? AI developer II. (Directlyyy? and I am just a fresher rn, again low chances).
7. Accenture guy - He provided me some really great guidance, told -"base location can be changed talking with HR so don't worry initially". Well, I was open for anywhere. So, no problem as such.
8. Big 5 Consulting firm guy - He put me into general pool.
9. HP guy - He told me that university hiring is done.
10. High radius Technolgies guy - he promised me to refer. He might have talked with hiring manger)/HR. But I got to know from him the very next day, "We only hire experienced people, and freshers directly from college).

Also applied to NVIDIA N.e.X.T program previous month - Got referred by some senior person. ​Got invition for basic test. But couldn't clear it. It was f*king hard.

Right now - unemployed. No hopes from placement cell.

If anyone knows of any opportunity for recent grads/final-yearites do let me know.

Given the current market situation, getting opportunities could be a grim prospect, especially for freshers and recent grads. While referrals don't always work, they are often better than shooting job applications in the dark.

In that respect, let's create a mega thread of referrals. Here is the format you must follow:

• Company Name
• Link to job board (in case job board is not public, try to mention some positions your company is actively hiring for).

This would allow others to approach you for referrals. Let's help each other out.

I am a BTech CSE​ fresher. Curr​ently on mission to genuinely help all my seniors (developers/engineers/CTOs/managers)

Let me tell you what's on the table.

I'll take care of your full family trip (2-way, meals included) to some cold place in India (btw, not a freezer). Sounds good, huh?

Here a catch.

You refer me to your company. Anyhow arrange me an interview, and I will handle the rest. Remember that interview is important here.

I am a meritorious student (final-year almost done by end of May 2026). My experience includes but not limited to building web apps., full stack, cloud-related, ML powered, and fintech scalable projects. I have won several national level competitions(IIT D), hackathons (IISc B) etc. Stepped out of my comfort zone early.

Once I break into tech industry, I’m going to save up a lot and give a chunk of it back to the person who helped​ me getting placed.

I aspire to become a software engineer.

I am man of my words so take this post seriously.

Tick tick 1...

Given the current market situation, getting opportunities could be a grim prospect, especially for freshers and recent grads. While referrals don't always work, they are often better than shooting job applications in the dark.

In that respect, let's create a mega thread of referrals. Here is the format you must follow:

• Company Name
• Link to job board (in case job board is not public, try to mention some positions your company is actively hiring for).

This would allow others to approach you for referrals. Let's help each other out.