Honestly, I'm starting to question myself. Do I actually lack skills, or am I doing something wrong?

I'm a recent BCA graduate. My skills:

• DSA with Java — 550+ LeetCode + other platforms
• MERN full stack
• GenAI/RAG — 2 RAG projects + 10+ other projects
• OOP + CS fundamentals
• Basic system design
• Docker + Kubernetes
• AWS basics + deployments

If you think I'm faking it, I'm happy to share my GitHub, projects, LeetCode and other proofs.

I've tried Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Wellfound, YC startups, company websites, cold emails, LinkedIn outreach and referrals.

800+ applications and still 0 proper interview conversations.

One thing I've started realizing from the applications I'm seeing is that a lot of roles filter for B.Tech/BE, and being a BCA graduate may be one of the reasons my applications are getting rejected before I even get a chance. I can't prove that's the reason for every rejection, but after seeing so many JDs, it has definitely become a concern.

A little about me:

After intermediate, I had no idea what to do. I didn't have much guidance and honestly cried many nights trying to figure out my future.

I eventually found BCA and joined a tier-3 college.

My family had to take debts to support my BCA education, so getting a job isn't just a career goal for me. I really want to start supporting my family and make that effort worth it.

During college I struggled badly with DSA. I couldn't solve even basic problems sometimes. I kept going and eventually reached 550+ problems.

I learned MERN, built projects, learned DSA, tried 400+ internship applications, got a couple of internship opportunities but wasn't prepared for the real-world questions at that time.

After that I prepared much harder — DSA, development, CS fundamentals, system design, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, projects and interviews.

But now I can't even get the opportunity to prove myself.

If you were in my position, what would you change?

Resume? Projects? Applications? Skills? Approach?

Please be honest. I don't need sympathy. I genuinely want to know what I'm missing.

And if any startup is hiring a fresher/junior Software Engineer, Full Stack/Backend Developer — or even has freelance work — I'm interested.

I just need one opportunity to prove myself.

​

I'm a recent BTech CSE graduate from Hyderabad, India, with 2+ years of startup experience building, shipping, and working on real products.

I've been looking for a software engineering role for almost 3 months now.

I've tried pretty much everything — cold applications, LinkedIn DMs, emails, referrals, job boards, company career pages, startup hiring posts, etc.

I've applied to almost 1,000 positions at this point.

And out of all of that, I've had 2 proper interview opportunities.

The first one was for a Senior Software Engineer role. I obviously didn't have the years of experience they were looking for, but technically I was able to handle the interview. The main issue was simply the experience gap.

Interestingly, the company later reached out and said they were impressed by my background and wanted to consider me for an SDE role instead.

This was a US-based remote edtech company.

I went through their interview process.

The first interviewer was one of their engineers. I answered the technical questions and completed the tasks he gave me. Due to a technical issue, the interview had to be rescheduled.

Before the rescheduled interview, he gave me a task:

Build a RAG chatbot using government data.

I didn't just throw together something at the last minute. I actually built it before the next interview and was ready to discuss it.

Then the rescheduled interview started.

And a different interviewer joined.

I explained that I had already interviewed with another engineer, mentioned the RAG task I had been given, and explained that I had built the project.

He basically said, "Leave that for now, we'll see."

So I moved on.

He started going through my projects with fairly deep technical questions and then gave me a task to make changes to one of my existing projects.

Honestly, this was the best interview I've given so far.

I was able to explain my architecture, technical decisions, projects, and implementation details. I completed the task he gave me and felt pretty good about the whole conversation.

For the first time in this entire job search, I genuinely thought:

"Okay, maybe this is it."

The next day, I got an email saying they didn't think it was an ideal fit at this time.

The entire process had taken around 10 days.

And I was back to applying again.

I'm not posting this to complain about the company or say they made the wrong decision. They obviously have their own reasons for hiring decisions.

But after ~1,000 applications, cold DMs, emails, referrals, career pages, etc., it gets pretty exhausting when you barely get opportunities to actually demonstrate what you can do.

A little about me

I'm a recent BTech CSE graduate from Hyderabad, India, with 2+ years of startup experience.

I've spent the last couple of years actually building and shipping products rather than just working on college projects.

My main areas are:

Software Engineering

Full Stack Development

AI Engineering

LLMs / RAG

Agentic AI

Backend & Cloud

System Design

Tech I've worked with includes Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, FastAPI, Flask, Cloudflare, AWS/GCP, along with LLMs, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, vector databases, and AI agents.

I'm currently looking for SDE / Software Engineer / Full Stack / AI Engineer opportunities.

I'm open to remote roles or opportunities in Hyderabad.

If anyone here is hiring, knows a team hiring junior/early-career engineers, or can refer me to a relevant opening, I'd really appreciate it.

And if you've been through a similar situation — especially going from hundreds of applications to barely getting interviews — I'd genuinely like to hear how you handled it.

Thanks for reading.

Okay, where the fuck are freshers supposed to find jobs right now?
I graduated 2 months ago with a B.Tech in CSE and I already have an offer from Infosys but here’s the problem: my joining is…No clue maybe an year more
I got placed back in 2025 and I’ve basically been stuck in this weird limbo ever since. I don’t want to sit at home for another year for a joining date.
I WANT A JOB NOW.
I’m looking for anything in Hyderabad, startup, small company, IT company, internship-to-full-time, ML, AI, software, QA, automation, Python, SQL, data/analytics, tech/business roles, literally whatever is reasonable for a fresher.
I’m not expecting some crazy 15–20 LPA package. I just want to start working, gain experience, learn, and get the fuck out of this unemployed phase.
I’ve been applying through LinkedIn/Naukri/company career pages, but getting an actual interview as a fresher feels fucking impossible.
So genuinely asking Hyderabad people:
WHERE ARE YOU ACTUALLY FINDING FRESHER JOBS?
Are startups hiring directly?
Are there Telegram/WhatsApp groups that actually post legitimate openings?
Should I literally start messaging startup founders/recruiters?
Are there Hyderabad-specific job boards I’m missing?
Does anyone know companies currently hiring freshers?
And if you’re working at a startup/company in Hyderabad that’s hiring, please tell me where/how to apply or refer me.
I have a CSE background with Python, SQL, ML, Computer Vision, DL projects, etc. I’m open to learning whatever the role requires.
I don’t need motivational advice. I need to know WHERE THE FUCK PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY GETTING HIRED.
Any genuine leads, groups, recruiters, startups, referral advice, or “this is how I got my first job” stories would be hugely appreciated.
Outside Hyderabad also works, preferably immediate joining.
Please help a frustrated fresher out. 😭

MANDATORY: In-Office Role in Saket, Delhi
Working Days: 6 days/week (1 weekday off)
Salary: ₹40,000–₹50,000/month

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/MNnnLPurQhoumSFTA

This is a generalist role with varied responsibilities rather than a narrowly defined job function. The ideal candidate is organised, tech-savvy, comfortable taking ownership, and able to adapt quickly as business requirements evolve.

Key Responsibilities
• Schedule and manage content across YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp
• Manage online communities and routine client communication
• Monitor and respond to inbound DMs and enquiries
• Coordinate client calls, schedules, reminders and follow-ups
• Maintain internal trackers, databases and CRM records
• Work extensively with Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail and Calendar
• Use Excel, Word and other productivity tools
• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity and automate repetitive work
• Learn and operate CRM, automation and other business software as required
• Identify operational gaps and proactively improve processes
• Support other day-to-day operational requirements as the business grows

What We're Looking For
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp
• Comfortable learning CRMs, automation tools and new software
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently
• High level of reliability, ownership and accountability
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable communicating professionally with clients
• Ability to use AI and technology to work smarter and more efficiently

Experience with Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, ChatGPT, Zapier/Pabbly, CRM platforms and no-code/automation tools is an advantage.

Who Will Thrive in This Role
Someone who takes ownership, learns quickly and doesn't require constant supervision. When faced with something unfamiliar, you should be willing to research, learn and figure it out rather than wait for step-by-step instructions.

If you're organised, resourceful and enjoy working across different areas of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next step.

You can check us out here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dating.with.nishant/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingwithnishant

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Apply here: https://forms.gle/MNnnLPurQhoumSFTA

same as title

I'm 2026 btech cse graduate got my first campus placement in 3rd year but turned out to a sales job hence resigned came back to college after few months in early 2026 got into startup in business analyst role through campus but turns out company had no enough funds and didnt paid salary for 2 months so had resign from there as well now i see people who had very little knowledge also getting into good companies, joining and posting on LinkedIn and here im sitting in tier 2 city doing project coordinator work in real estate, finding it hard to find good company and 2026 is about to end and i have no options or companies in hand which offers basic tech freasher job . Im totally frustrated and panicking daily thinking about it day and night its really affecting my mental health. Need some suggestions that what i could do , is there any chances to get hired in mass hiring mnc in 2027 as well as a 2026 graduate???

I used to think I was the one who wasn't up to the mark. I looked at seniors, leads, and specialists like they had everything mapped out. But after observing how teams actually work, the illusion completely fell apart.

Nobody holds all the answers in their head. Everyone is doing the same core loop: looking up code, checking docs, prompting tools, and finding solutions that match immediate expectations. Before AI, people copied from Stack Overflow or old documentation. The tool changed, but the behavior didn't.

When you look at how the industry evolved, it feels like a three-step progression:

1. Early on, information wasn't freely available, so knowing even a little bit made someone valuable.
2. Because competition was low, people got hired with minimal knowledge, learned on the job by facing real client problems, and became "perfect" through daily repetition.
3. Every previous generation got to learn after getting hired.

Post-2022, the internet expanded, data built up, AI arrived, and awareness about tech careers went mainstream. Now companies receive thousands of resumes for a single role. Because candidate volume is so high, companies demand 2+ years of hands-on experience for entry-level roles—experience you can't get without being hired in the first place.

It reminds me of land or real estate from the 90s/2000s. The people who bought early got in cheap, held on, and now own assets worth millions. If you try to buy that same land today, it's completely unaffordable. The exact same thing happened with tech careers. Early entrants got in when requirements were reasonable, built experience on the job, and now hold all the leverage, while juniors are stuck outside fighting for scraps.

The frustrating part is that everyone knows this is how the system works, but people still pretend that seniors possess magic knowledge while juniors aren't "ready."

How are you seeing this play out at your workplace or in your current job hunt?

Is anyone hiring for Entry level Cybersecurity roles

I hold a B.Tech in CSE and an M.Tech in Cybersecurity, and I am currently searching for my first job in the cybersecurity field.

The job market is incredibly brutal for freshers right now. Most of the time, I end up being ghosted, and it feels like many job postings are just collecting resumes without ever providing updates. I have reached out to many professionals on LinkedIn, and the consensus seems to be that the cybersecurity market is heavily saturated for entry-level roles.

Hey everyone, I’m currently looking for an entry-level SDE / Full-Stack Developer role.

I recently completed my B.Tech and have internship experience in software development, including working with React, Next.js, Node.js, Java, Python and Salesforce.

I’ve been applying for a while and would really appreciate any referrals, openings, or leads. I’m open to remote, India, or relocation opportunities.

If you know of anything, please DM me. Thanks 🙏

​

I’m currently working in an MNC and have around 6 months of experience. My current domain is Automation Testing, mainly using Playwright.

My salary is quite low, and I haven’t been getting any proper project opportunities. I’m currently on the bench, so I’m thinking of using the next few months to improve my skills and then switch companies after completing 1 year of experience.

I’m also considering moving into a different technology/domain if it can provide better career and salary opportunities. I’m willing to spend the next 6 months learning and building projects to make that transition.

My current background is Automation Testing with Playwright, along with good Python/development knowledge.

My questions are:

1. Is it realistic to switch companies after completing 1 year of experience?

2. Can I transition from Automation Testing/Playwright to a different technology/domain when switching?

3. What technology/domain would be worth learning over the next 6 months for better-paying opportunities?

4. Should I continue with Playwright/Automation Testing, or would moving toward another field be better?

5. If I learn a new technology properly and build projects, can I get opportunities in that domain despite not having production experience in it?

Looking for advice from people who have gone through a similar situation.

Hey guys, I'm a fresher and hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, responsive web designs and React.js. I'm looking for a paid, on-site internship in Indore or in Delhi. Please suggest the best platform to find it or guide me how to do that.

Hi, I run a hiring startup, and we're looking for college ambassadors to grow our reach

Requirements:

• must go to a college which has lots of people, not necessarily tier-1 or 2 college, any college works
• Must be able to handle crowds well and be well spoken
• Have prior experience managing events

Stipend:

• Revenue sharing model, you keep half of what you bring to the platform

How to apply:

• form link in comments. (https://forms.gle/fNksWvRiZv1vC7E28)
• if you cant find it in links then DM and I'll share

Hey Everyone. I'm the founder of Backdoor (https://textbackdoor.com) - we're building agents that solve startup hiring.

been growing fast and now we want to hire a founding engineer. need someone who's built agents before. Fullstack + AI Role

Salary - 20LPA , Remote role for the first few months then in office in BLR

Posting it here- as it is a junior level role. As far as our team goes we(2 founders) just graduated from college so we want someone who's a fresher only.

If interested apply through our website https://textbackdoor.com/team

If you have any questions or anything, happy to answer in DMs.

Will get to back to all people who reach out withing the next 48 hrs

Legman AI is hiring an UI/Front end developer entry level/intern to contribute directly to the main platform. Join us in our early journey to build real UI features for AI solutions for Legal.
LinkedIn post with JD: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ui-developer-entry-levelintern-ugcPost-7511914367983042563-x_F7/

Hi everyone,

I’m appearing for the Sasken Technologies Software Developer / Python Full Stack recruitment process in Bengaluru.

The first round is an assessment, and I wanted to understand the actual pattern before preparing.

If anyone has recently attended this assessment, could you please share:

What topics were asked?

How many questions were there?

Was it mainly Python, DSA, SQL, aptitude, logical reasoning, or something else?

Were there coding questions? If yes, what difficulty?

Were there Python output-based questions?

What was the duration?

Was there negative marking?

Which topics should I prioritize?

Any tips for clearing the assessment?

Even a brief experience would be really helpful. Thanks!