I'm a 2026 graduate, and I've been looking for a Software Engineering job for more than 6 months now.

I've spent years learning DSA, competitive programming and development. I have a decent profile, built projects, solved a lot of problems, and genuinely tried to improve myself.

I've applied through company websites, LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, job portals, pretty much every route I could think of.

But the hardest part isn't getting rejected.

It's not even getting the chance to be rejected.

It's applying again and again, putting hours into applications, seeing hundreds of other people applying, and then getting absolutely nothing back.

At first, I was confident that if I kept working hard, something would eventually work out.

Then months passed.

Now I'm at a point where I'm still trying, but the motivation isn't the same anymore. It's difficult to keep convincing yourself that the next application might be different when you've already sent so many.

I'm only 21, so I know I have plenty of time. But watching months go by without being able to start my career is genuinely depressing.

I don't want sympathy. I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this phase and eventually managed to turn things around.

Because right now, I'm slowly running out of hope.

I'm a 2026 graduate, and I've been looking for a Software Engineering job for more than 6 months now.

I've spent years learning DSA, competitive programming and development. I have a decent profile, built projects, solved a lot of problems, and genuinely tried to improve myself.

I've applied through company websites, LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, job portals, pretty much every route I could think of.

But the hardest part isn't getting rejected.

It's not even getting the chance to be rejected.

It's applying again and again, putting hours into applications, seeing hundreds of other people applying, and then getting absolutely nothing back.

At first, I was confident that if I kept working hard, something would eventually work out.

Then months passed.

Now I'm at a point where I'm still trying, but the motivation isn't the same anymore. It's difficult to keep convincing yourself that the next application might be different when you've already sent so many.

I'm only 21, so I know I have plenty of time. But watching months go by without being able to start my career is genuinely depressing.

I don't want sympathy. I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this phase and eventually managed to turn things around.

Because right now, I'm slowly running out of hope.

I'm a 2026 graduate, and I've been looking for a Software Engineering job for more than 6 months now.

I've spent years learning DSA, competitive programming and development. I have a decent profile, built projects, solved a lot of problems, and genuinely tried to improve myself.

I've applied through company websites, LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, job portals, pretty much every route I could think of.

But the hardest part isn't getting rejected.

It's not even getting the chance to be rejected.

It's applying again and again, putting hours into applications, seeing hundreds of other people applying, and then getting absolutely nothing back.

At first, I was confident that if I kept working hard, something would eventually work out.

Then months passed.

Now I'm at a point where I'm still trying, but the motivation isn't the same anymore. It's difficult to keep convincing yourself that the next application might be different when you've already sent so many.

I'm only 21, so I know I have plenty of time. But watching months go by without being able to start my career is genuinely depressing.

I don't want sympathy. I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this phase and eventually managed to turn things around.

Because right now, I'm slowly running out of hope.

I'm a 2026 graduate, and I've been looking for a Software Engineering job for more than 6 months now.

I've spent years learning DSA, competitive programming and development. I have a decent profile, built projects, solved a lot of problems, and genuinely tried to improve myself.

I've applied through company websites, LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, job portals, pretty much every route I could think of.

But the hardest part isn't getting rejected.

It's not even getting the chance to be rejected.

It's applying again and again, putting hours into applications, seeing hundreds of other people applying, and then getting absolutely nothing back.

At first, I was confident that if I kept working hard, something would eventually work out.

Then months passed.

Now I'm at a point where I'm still trying, but the motivation isn't the same anymore. It's difficult to keep convincing yourself that the next application might be different when you've already sent so many.

I'm only 21, so I know I have plenty of time. But watching months go by without being able to start my career is genuinely depressing.

I don't want sympathy. I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this phase and eventually managed to turn things around.

Because right now, I'm slowly running out of hope.

6+ months unemployed at 21. Honestly, I'm slowly giving up.

I'm a 2026 graduate, and I've been looking for a Software Engineering job for more than 6 months now.

I've spent years learning DSA, competitive programming and development. I have a decent profile, built projects, solved a lot of problems, and genuinely tried to improve myself.

I've applied through company websites, LinkedIn, referrals, cold emails, job portals, pretty much every route I could think of.

But the hardest part isn't getting rejected.

It's not even getting the chance to be rejected.

It's applying again and again, putting hours into applications, seeing hundreds of other people applying, and then getting absolutely nothing back.

At first, I was confident that if I kept working hard, something would eventually work out.

Then months passed.

Now I'm at a point where I'm still trying, but the motivation isn't the same anymore. It's difficult to keep convincing yourself that the next application might be different when you've already sent so many.

I'm only 21, so I know I have plenty of time. But watching months go by without being able to start my career is genuinely depressing.

I don't want sympathy. I just wanted to know if anyone else has been through this phase and eventually managed to turn things around.

Because right now, I'm slowly running out of hope.

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

I'm from the 2026 batch at BMSIT&M, and honestly, I feel like students choosing a college should know what the placement situation actually looks like from a student's perspective.

Placements have been pretty disappointing this year.

Infosys still hasn't given joining letters to many students as far as I've seen. A lot of companies that came for placements weren't offering actual software engineering roles. Several companies also didn't convert internships into PPOs, and there were also cases where offers got revoked, including some Oracle offers.

I'm not saying BMSIT&M is a bad college academically. I'm talking specifically about the expectations around placements and the money you spend.

If you're from a middle-class family, please think very carefully before spending so much on a private engineering college expecting that the college will get you a good software job.

My biggest advice after going through this myself:

Don't depend on college placements.

If you're genuinely hardworking, you can take a decent local college with significantly lower fees and use those 4 years to build your skills, solve DSA, do projects, get internships and apply off-campus.

Except for the very top private colleges and a few strong branches, I honestly feel a lot of private colleges are charging huge amounts while ultimately leaving students responsible for finding a job themselves.

I'm not saying don't join BMSIT&M. I'm saying know what you're paying for and don't assume the college will take care of your career.

I'm from the 2026 batch and this is based on my own experience. If you're choosing a college right now, please research placements, actual roles, joining rates, PPO conversions and total fees instead of blindly trusting placement advertisements.

Choose wisely. Your 4 years and your family's money matter.

Please keep your camera on during interviews if you expect the same from the candidates.

It may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference for candidates.

• It reminds candidates that the interview is a two way conversation, not speaking to a blank screen.
• It helps them read your facial expressions and understand whether they're communicating their thoughts clearly.
• It creates a more human interaction, reduces anxiety, and helps candidates perform at their best.

A small change can make the interview experience much better for everyone.

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

I've spent the last few years seriously preparing for competitive programming and software engineering interviews, and I'm now opening up a few slots for DSA mentoring and resume reviews.

My background:

• LeetCode Guardian | 2350+ rating | 1300+ problems solved

• Codeforces Expert

• CodeChef 6★

• 150+ competitive programming contests

• 8.2+ CGPA | 2026 B.E. IT Graduate

I can help with:

DSA & Competitive Programming

• Building a structured DSA roadmap

• Problem solving and approach building

• LeetCode / Codeforces preparation

• Competitive programming strategy

• Interview-oriented DSA preparation

• Reviewing your solutions and identifying weaknesses

Resume Reviews

• Fresher resume review

• Project and achievement positioning

• DSA/CP profile presentation

• Improving bullet points and overall structure

• Identifying what may be hurting your shortlist rate

I've spent thousands of hours solving problems and preparing for technical interviews, and I'd like to share what I've learned with students and freshers who are currently going through the same process.

If you're interested in DSA mentoring or a resume review, feel free to D M me with a brief description of what you're currently struggling with.

I'm keeping the number of people limited so I can actually give proper feedback to each person.

DSA Mentoring + Resume Reviews | Open to Help Students & Freshers

I've spent the last few years seriously preparing for competitive programming and software engineering interviews, and I'm now opening up a few slots for DSA mentoring and resume reviews.

My background:

• LeetCode Guardian | 2350+ rating | 1300+ problems solved

• Codeforces Expert

• CodeChef 6★

• 150+ competitive programming contests

• 8.2+ CGPA | 2026 B.E. IT Graduate

I can help with:

DSA & Competitive Programming

• Building a structured DSA roadmap

• Problem solving and approach building

• LeetCode / Codeforces preparation

• Competitive programming strategy

• Interview-oriented DSA preparation

• Reviewing your solutions and identifying weaknesses

Resume Reviews

• Fresher resume review

• Project and achievement positioning

• DSA/CP profile presentation

• Improving bullet points and overall structure

• Identifying what may be hurting your shortlist rate

I've spent thousands of hours solving problems and preparing for technical interviews, and I'd like to share what I've learned with students and freshers who are currently going through the same process.

If you're interested in DSA mentoring or a resume review, feel free to D M me with a brief description of what you're currently struggling with.

I'm keeping the number of people limited so I can actually give proper feedback to each person.

DSA Mentoring + Resume Reviews | Open to Help Students & Freshers

I've spent the last few years seriously preparing for competitive programming and software engineering interviews, and I'm now opening up a few slots for DSA mentoring and resume reviews.

My background:

• LeetCode Guardian | 2350+ rating | 1300+ problems solved

• Codeforces Expert

• CodeChef 6★

• 150+ competitive programming contests

• 8.2+ CGPA | 2026 B.E. IT Graduate

I can help with:

DSA & Competitive Programming

• Building a structured DSA roadmap

• Problem solving and approach building

• LeetCode / Codeforces preparation

• Competitive programming strategy

• Interview-oriented DSA preparation

• Reviewing your solutions and identifying weaknesses

Resume Reviews

• Fresher resume review

• Project and achievement positioning

• DSA/CP profile presentation

• Improving bullet points and overall structure

• Identifying what may be hurting your shortlist rate

I've spent thousands of hours solving problems and preparing for technical interviews, and I'd like to share what I've learned with students and freshers who are currently going through the same process.

If you're interested in DSA mentoring or a resume review, feel free to D M me with a brief description of what you're currently struggling with.

I'm keeping the number of people limited so I can actually give proper feedback to each person.

I've spent the last few years seriously preparing for competitive programming and software engineering interviews, and I'm now opening up a few slots for DSA mentoring and resume reviews.

my_qualifications

• LeetCode Guardian | 2350+ rating | 1300+ problems solved

• Codeforces Expert

• CodeChef 6★

• 150+ competitive programming contests

• 8.2+ CGPA | 2026 B.E. IT Graduate

I can help with:

DSA & Competitive Programming

• Building a structured DSA roadmap

• Problem solving and approach building

• LeetCode / Codeforces preparation

• Competitive programming strategy

• Interview-oriented DSA preparation

• Reviewing your solutions and identifying weaknesses

Resume Reviews

• Fresher resume review

• Project and achievement positioning

• DSA/CP profile presentation

• Improving bullet points and overall structure

• Identifying what may be hurting your shortlist rate

I've spent thousands of hours solving problems and preparing for technical interviews, and I'd like to share what I've learned with students and freshers who are currently going through the same process.

If you're interested in DSA mentoring or a resume review, feel free to D M me with a brief description of what you're currently struggling with.

I'm keeping the number of people limited so I can actually give proper feedback to each person.

Disclaimer:(Not Free) as my DM'S are flooded with free help so please don't ask for free

DSA Mentoring + Resume Reviews | Open to Help Students & Freshers

I've spent the last few years seriously preparing for competitive programming and software engineering interviews, and I'm now opening up a few slots for DSA mentoring and resume reviews.

My background:

• LeetCode Guardian | 2350+ rating | 1300+ problems solved

• Codeforces Expert

• CodeChef 6★

• 150+ competitive programming contests

• 8.2+ CGPA | 2026 B.E. IT Graduate

I can help with:

DSA & Competitive Programming

• Building a structured DSA roadmap

• Problem solving and approach building

• LeetCode / Codeforces preparation

• Competitive programming strategy

• Interview-oriented DSA preparation

• Reviewing your solutions and identifying weaknesses

Resume Reviews

• Fresher resume review

• Project and achievement positioning

• DSA/CP profile presentation

• Improving bullet points and overall structure

• Identifying what may be hurting your shortlist rate

I've spent thousands of hours solving problems and preparing for technical interviews, and I'd like to share what I've learned with students and freshers who are currently going through the same process.

If you're interested in DSA mentoring or a resume review, feel free to D M me with a brief description of what you're currently struggling with.

I'm keeping the number of people limited so I can actually give proper feedback to each person.

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️

Hey everyone.

I'm a 2026 B.E. Information Technology graduate and I've been searching for a Software Engineering role for months now.

I honestly thought that if I worked hard enough, I'd eventually get my chance. So I did exactly that.

I became a LeetCode Guardian (2350+ Rating), Codeforces Expert, CodeChef 6★, and solved 1300+ DSA problems. I spent countless nights grinding algorithms, participating in contests, and improving my problem-solving skills because everyone said, "DSA is the key."

Along the way, I also learned JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, REST APIs, and C++, and built full-stack MERN projects hoping they'd strengthen my profile.

But despite all of that, getting interviews has been the hardest part.

I've applied through company career pages, LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, cold emails—you name it. Most applications never receive a response. The few that do usually end with a rejection or complete silence.

I'm not asking anyone to hand me a job. I just want one fair opportunity to prove myself in an interview.

So here's my commitment.

If your referral gets me selected for a Software Engineering role, I'll give you my first two months' salary after I join.

Yes, I'm serious.

I'm not making this offer because I think referrals should be bought. I'm making it because I genuinely believe I can clear interviews if someone gives me the opportunity to sit for one.

If your company is hiring freshers or if you're willing to refer me, please send me a DM. I'll immediately share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn, LeetCode, Codeforces, and CodeChef profiles.

Even if you can't refer me, an upvote or share might help this post reach someone who can.

Thank you. ❤️