placement prep

Placement Preparation tracker

Roadmap to prepare for companies

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Phase 1: Core Fundamentals

Programming & DSA

• Master a Programming Language fundamentals Java
• Master a Programming Language fundamental C++
• Master a Programming Language fundamentals Python)
• Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)+
  • Basic Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Queues, Stacks, Hash Tables)
  • Sorting Algorithms (Bubble, Merge, Insertion, Quick, Selection, Heap)
  • Search Algorithms (Binary, Linear)
  • Tree Data Structures (Binary, BST, AVL, B-Trees)
  • Graph Data Structures (Directed, Undirected) & Algorithms (BFS, DFS)
  • Advanced Data Structures (Trie, Segment Trees, Fenwick Trees)
  • Algorithmic Complexity (Big-O Notation)
• Solve 200+ LeetCode/HackerRank problems

Systems & Tools

• Understand Operating Systems (OS) Concepts
• Learn Database Management Systems (DBMS) & SQL
• Master Linux Fundamentals & Command Line
• Learn Bash Scripting Basics
• Learn Docker Fundamentals
• Learn Kubernetes Basics

Specialization

• Understand AI/ML Fundamentals (Key Algorithms, Libraries)
• Learn Git for Version Control & Create GitHub Profile
• Practice Quantitative & Logical Aptitude

Phase 2: Projects & Application

Projects

• Complete a core project (e.g., Full-Stack Web App, Database-Driven App)
• Complete a specialized project relevant to your target companies (e.g., embedded system, network simulator, ML model)

Application & Interview Prep

• Build a Strong, One-Page Resume
• Practice Mock Technical Interviews
• Practice Mock Behavioral Interviews (STAR method)

Phase 3: Final Polishing

Last-Minute Prep

• Research Target Companies in Depth (products, culture, recent news)
• Final Revisions of All Key Concepts
• Prepare 5-7 STAR stories for interviews