Placement Preparation Guide for Final Year Students

Jul 5, 2024

Placement Preparation Guide for Final Year Students

Introduction

  • Target Audience: Final year students
  • Time-Sensitivity: August (few months left for preparation)
  • Presenter: Shivangi, 2023 pass-out
  • Purpose: Share preparation strategy for placements

Presenter’s Journey

  • Started preparation late (June)
  • Placement in October
  • Emphasized smart study over hard work

Types of Students

  1. Basics Knowers: Have a basic understanding of coding languages
  2. Beginners: No basic knowledge of coding languages

For Basics Knowers

  • Choose any coding language (Java, C++, Python, etc.)
  • Presenter’s preference: C++
  • Java is industry-standard, but C++ is easy
  • Python is easy but not always allowed in coding rounds

For Beginners

  • Select an easy language to start with
  • Minimum 7 days to learn basics (arrays, functions, classes, etc.)

Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)

  • Importance: Essential part of coding preparation
  • Pre-requisites: Basics of coding, data types, data structures
  • Structured Pattern: Follow a structured study plan
  • Example Plan: Love Babbar’s DSA sheet (450 questions)
    • Took 2.5 months to complete 84%

Core Subjects

  • Important Courses: DBMS, OS, Computer Networks, Software Engineering
  • Top Picks for Preparation:
    • DBMS (most important)
    • Software Engineering
  • Time Allocation: 2 weeks per subject

Aptitude Preparation

  • Importance: First round in placements
  • Components:
    • Quantitative
    • Verbal Reasoning
    • Logical Reasoning
    • Programming Aptitude
  • Preparation Strategy: Practice regularly, focus on speed and accuracy

Handling Rejections

  • Be prepared for multiple rejections
  • Learn from each experience
  • Stay motivated and keep pushing forward

Mock Interviews

  • Practice method: Conduct mock interviews with friends
  • Process:
    • Pick tough questions
    • Ask and discuss coding solutions
    • Explain thought process
    • Code the solution
    • Through this, prepare for real coding interviews

Continuous Journey

  • Placement preparation is a non-stop journey
  • Don’t compare with others; everyone has their pace
  • Possible to complete preparation in 2-3 months with dedicated effort

Resources and Support

  • Comments Section: Ask for help
  • Instagram: Follow and join for more coding and interview information (Username: Love Shivangi)

Final Advice

  • Don’t give up
  • Keep working hard
  • Best of luck for interviews and placements

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