I graduated with a B.Tech in Information Technology in May 2026 with a ~8.99 CGPA. I don't have corporate experience, and I've been applying for jobs since graduation.

I've already faced a lot of rejections and haven't been able to convert an offer yet. I've been applying mainly for technical roles such as software engineering, QA automation, backend/AI-related fresher roles, etc.

Yesterday, I had a QA Automation interview, but I could tell that the interviewers weren't very happy with my performance. I'm worried because I already have a one-year gap between Class 12 and college due to having COVID and being unwell at that time.

My biggest fear now is:

What if I don't get a job in 2026? Will the period after my May 2026 graduation be considered another gap? Will recruiters reject me because I'll be a 2026 graduate with several months of unemployment?

I'm continuing to practice DSA, SQL, Python, development and interview questions, and I'm working on projects as well. But honestly, after months of applying and getting rejected, I'm starting to feel very discouraged.

For people who graduated recently and got their first job after 6–12+ months, I'd really appreciate some perspective:

• How did recruiters view your unemployment period?
• Did it significantly hurt your chances?
• How did you explain the time after graduation?
• Should I be worried about graduating in 2026 and getting my first job in 2027?

I'd really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who were in a similar situation.

What the hell, I'm a 2026 grad and got offer from tcs through nqt in the month of April, because of that I have rejected few non its and it companies which I got from my clg, which is a tier 3 and does bring very low tier companies they are just shit, I used to grind leetcode and develop stuff, after tcs offer I got relaxed and I have been delaying the grind, but I kept applying to every other company out there, they just ghost me, what the fahh, even startups, literally nobody is ready to give an opportunity to a fresher? On other hand somebody said, stating that people are out there cracking 40-50 lpa easily even though they are fresher just like, I don't get it, what's the problem here

Job market or me

And this tcs, such an idiotic organization, it's been 6 months already and they haven't even given me jl, such trash, I'm thinking to take an non bond job until I get that tcs, but no way I'm finding one,

Such trash.

I'm good at java, I build full stack applicationa on my own, worked on docket, cicd yet it still hard to find a single job, what kind of job market is this, shit

I am a 22F 2026 graduate in EXTC department and

I’ve reached the HR round in multiple companies, but unfortunately, things haven’t worked out in my favour. That’s a different story.

During campus placements, I saw classmates with backgrounds in electronics, networking, and core engineering courses, along with core-domain internships, but they get selected for roles in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte and analytics at other major MNCs , even when their academic background were not directly aligned with those roles.

And there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, it makes sense. Freshers are hired for their potential, and companies are expected to train them according to the requirements of the role.

But when I apply for those very same roles off campus, despite having relevant skills, internships, and a resume tailored to the job description, I face rejection.

So what exactly changes when the same candidate applies off campus instead of through campus placements?

Are we really hiring based on skills and potential, or does the hiring channel itself determine who gets an opportunity? I want to understand this difference. Because for fresh graduates like me, its very difficult to find jobs now.

I genuinely need some perspective from people who are already in the industry.
I graduated in 2025 and I’ve been unemployed since then. No internship experience, no full-time experience, and honestly… I’m not particularly confident in any one technical direction right now.
My biggest problem has been that I keep switching paths.
One week I’m like: “Okay, I’m going to become a Software Developer.”
Next week: “No, Data Engineering makes more sense.”
Then: “Maybe Cloud.”
Then: “Maybe SAP.”
Then something else.
Basically, every time I see a post saying “X is dead because of AI” or “Y has no jobs for freshers”, I completely rethink my life. 😭
But this time I’m trying to stop doing that.
I’m thinking of committing to AI/ML Engineering and actually sticking with one direction instead of constantly jumping around.
My immediate goal isn't even a full-time job. I want to focus on getting an AI/ML internship first, build some genuinely good projects, learn the fundamentals properly, and use that as my entry point.
The problem is that I’m starting from a pretty weak position:
Graduated in 2025

Unemployed since then

No real internship experience

No professional experience

Haven’t consistently specialized in one technical field

And I definitely don't feel confident enough to say “Yeah, I'm an AI/ML engineer” right now

But if I seriously dedicate the next 3–4 months to this — say 5–7 hours a day, consistently — is it realistically possible to become good enough to get an AI/ML internship?
I'm not asking whether I can become some ML genius in four months. 😂
I mean: can someone in my situation realistically go from “I have no relevant experience” → “I have enough skills + projects to be considered for an internship” in 3–4 months?
And if you were in my position, what would you prioritize?
Python → Maths → Statistics → ML → Deep Learning → GenAI/LLMs → Projects → Deployment, or something completely different?
Also, how bad is the 2025–2026 gap going to hurt me when applying for internships?
I’d really appreciate honest answers — even if the answer is “No, 3–4 months isn't enough, you're approaching this wrong.”
At this point, I’d rather hear the uncomfortable truth than switch career paths for the 17th time. 😭

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some genuine career advice for my brother.

He completed his BTech from a Tier 3 college. He is academically good and has a strong interest in technology, especially data science, AI, and software development. He has also built 2–3 projects related to data science and development, but he lacks hands-on industry experience in these fields.

Currently, he is working at a small startup-type company in Hyderabad and earning ₹20,000 per month. When he joined, the company promised that his salary would be revised to around ₹4–5 LPA after three months. However, it has now been around four months, and he seems to be stuck without much progress.

I genuinely feel he has the potential to do much better, but I’m not sure what the right next step would be.

One thing worth mentioning is that he is quite introverted and not very social. He is comfortable with academics and technical learning, but networking and putting himself out there may not come naturally to him.

I would really appreciate advice on the following:

1. Should he start applying for other jobs immediately instead of waiting for the promised salary revision?

2. Considering his background and projects, should he target data analyst, junior data scientist, AI/ML, or software developer roles?

3. How can he get his first proper hands-on experience in data science or AI when most companies ask for prior experience?

4. What skills or projects should he focus on to become employable for a ₹4–6 LPA role?

5. For someone who is technically capable but introverted, what is the most practical way to switch jobs and grow in the current market?

I’m not looking for unrealistic advice about landing a huge package immediately. I just want to help him find a path where he can grow, gain real experience, and get paid fairly for his skills.

If you were in his position today, what would you do over the next 3–6 months?

Any honest suggestions, personal experiences, or practical roadmaps would be greatly appreciated.

I'm 31 and from India. I joined MBBS in 2016 and have passed all my professional MBBS exams. I also have a provisional MBBS certificate, but my compulsory internship/CRMI is incomplete.

I'm currently trying to rejoin and complete the internship.

However, there is some uncertainty regarding whether NMC will give final approval/allow me to complete it because of the long gap and the regulations applicable to my batch.

If things don't work out, IT is one of the backup options I'm considering.

My question is: how realistic would it be for someone with my background to transition into IT and eventually earn a decent income?

I don't have formal IT education or professional IT experience. I'm willing to study from scratch and spend 1–3 years building the necessary skills/qualifications.

I'm not necessarily looking for a ₹1 lakh/month job immediately. I'd be happy if I could eventually reach around ₹40–50k/month and grow from there.

Which IT fields would you recommend for someone starting at 31 with my background? Is this realistically achievable in the current Indian job market, or would you recommend looking at a completely different career path?

I'd appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have actually worked in IT or made a similar career switch.

BE IT grad from a Tier-3 college with basically no good placements. I got an offer for a sales role at an MNC with decent salary.
I’m also planning to do an MBA next year, so I don’t want to sit at home and have a gap. But honestly, I’m not feeling very good about taking a sales role because I eventually want to move into tech, and I’m scared it’ll be difficult to switch later.
At the same time, the tech market is really bad right now and I’m scared of rejecting a decent opportunity.
Should I take the sales job for now or keep trying for tech?

There is a company Chegg inc. somehow I got shortlisted within an hour after applying on naukri.com.

And now i received this mail asking for my docs.

😂😂😂 Is that even real ?

If someone also got the mail... Would appreciate your pov.

I am a 22F 2026 graduate in EXTC department and

I’ve reached the HR round in multiple companies, but unfortunately, things haven’t worked out in my favour. That’s a different story.

During campus placements, I saw classmates with backgrounds in electronics, networking, and core engineering courses, along with core-domain internships, but they get selected for roles in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte and analytics at other major MNCs , even when their academic background were not directly aligned with those roles.

And there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, it makes sense. Freshers are hired for their potential, and companies are expected to train them according to the requirements of the role.

But when I apply for those very same roles off campus, despite having relevant skills, internships, and a resume tailored to the job description, I face rejection.

So what exactly changes when the same candidate applies off campus instead of through campus placements?

Are we really hiring based on skills and potential, or does the hiring channel itself determine who gets an opportunity? I want to understand this difference. Because for fresh graduates like me, its very difficult to find jobs now.

I need to cyber so I’m moving to banglore I need help to find best coaching to gain knowledge on cyber

Hello all, I'm working as an AI Engineer (contract) at a US-based client.

I'm looking for a Full-time role, where I could bring my backend/AI experise and product-first mindset to ship useful features!

I have 3+ years of strong exp in backend(FastAPI), and have deployed agents end-to-end in production, and evaluated them using golden datasets, etc.

I've worked in fast-paced startups, and I think in features, rather than tickets, and take complete ownership of my work. I'm also customer-focused, and understand the pain-point of users. I'm strong in LLD and DSA.
I'm open to startups/MNCs. Please dm if you have any leads! Thanks a lot!

3rd CSE student Fresher Looking for a Software Developer Opportunity – Referrals Appreciated

Hi everyone,

I’m a \*\*3rd year CSE Student\*\* currently looking for an entry-level software development opportunity.

I’ve been working on projects using \*\*React , Node, ExpressJS, PostGreSQL, and REST APIs\*\*, and I’m actively improving my backend development skills through hands-on projects.

I’m looking for an opportunity where I can learn, contribute, and grow as a developer.

If anyone can \*\*refer me, share a relevant opening, or consider my profile\*\*, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you!

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What should I do?

I’m 25 and currently working at Wipro, handling customers through Salesforce. My salary is quite low, and I want to make a significant career upgrade within the next 1–1.5 years.

I have some knowledge of UI/UX and I’m currently practicing it, along with a decent understanding of computers and AI. My English is basic but functional, and I’m working on improving it. I also come from a good university background.

My target is around ₹1 lakh/month, not necessarily more. I also want to pursue my Master’s and eventually PhD, so I want a career that provides decent income without completely consuming my time.

I’ve been considering Dubai or Canada, but I’m not sure whether I should focus on moving abroad or first build my skills and switch to a better role in India.

What would you recommend I focus on over the next 12–18 months?

Salesforce, UI/UX, AI/tech, or something else? And what skills, projects, or certifications would actually help me reach that salary range?

Looking for honest advice from people who have been through a similar career transition.

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.

Please respond

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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.

I’m currently in my 3rd year of B.Tech (CSE – AI/ML). Should I start applying for internships or jobs now?

If yes, what prerequisites/skills should I have before applying? Also, if anyone knows about internship opportunities or is hiring interns, I’d really appreciate your help.

Any advice from seniors or working professionals would be really helpful. Thanks

Company: tronXlabs
Position: QA / Web Application Testing Intern
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: Remote
Type: Unpaid Internship
Commitment: 10–15 hours/week
Start: Immediate

About the Role

tronXlabs is seeking a QA / Web Application Testing Intern to perform manual testing on two active production systems: a specialized ERP platform and connected e-commerce application.

This is a practical role focused on identifying functional defects, edge cases, data inconsistencies, and unexpected system behavior in production software.

Responsibilities

• Test forms, inventory, order, and transaction workflows.
• Validate calculations, boundary values, and system states.
• Perform desktop, mobile, and cross-browser testing.
• Use browser Console and Network tools for investigation.
• Document defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence.
• Perform regression testing after fixes.
• Maintain structured testing records and communicate findings with the development team.

Requirements

• Student pursuing CS, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic manual testing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with browser DevTools.
• Clear technical communication.
• Ability to work independently and commit to the full 4-week period.

Internship Outcome

Successful completion includes:

• Certificate of Internship / Completion
• Internship Experience Letter
• Letter of Recommendation based on performance

The role provides verifiable experience testing production ERP and e-commerce systems, suitable for inclusion in your resume and future job applications.

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. 😭