Complete Placement Roadmap
By Sagar(sagar_mee)
Step 1: Important things for Placements :
Before preparing, understand the key areas evaluated during placements:
1. Aptitude Skills (Quantitative, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability)
2. Technical Knowledge (Coding, Data Structures, Algorithms, Core Subjects)
3. Soft Skills (Communication, Problem-Solving, Resume Building)
4. Interview Preparation (HR and Technical Interviews)
Step 2: Structured Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation Building
● Start: Master foundation of any one programming language like C++ or Java .
● Goal: Strengthen problem-solving skills and master data structures and algorithms.
● What to Prepare:
○ Data Structures: Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Heaps,
Hashing.
○ Algorithms: Sorting, Searching, Recursion, Dynamic Programming, Greedy
Algorithms, Graph Algorithms.
● How to Prepare:
○ Solve 2-3 problems daily on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or
Codeforces.
○ Follow structured courses like: Complete DSA Course by CodeHelp (Love
Babbar ) or Complete DSA Course by Striver.
Phase 2: Core Subjects & Competitive Coding
● Goal: Master computer science fundamentals and practice competitive coding.
● What to Prepare:
○ Core Subjects: Operating Systems, DBMS, Computer Networks, OOPs, and
Basic System Design.
○ Competitive Coding: Focus on speed and accuracy through regular contests.
● How to Prepare:
○ Use free resources like:
■ DBMS by Gate Smashers (YouTube)
■ OS by Neso Academy (YouTube)
■ CN by Neso Academy (YouTube)
○ Participate in weekly contests on Codeforces and AtCoder.
Phase 3: Advanced Topics and Projects
● Goal: Build real-world projects and explore advanced concepts like System Design.
● What to Prepare:
○ Projects: Build 2-3 solid projects (1 major and 2 minor).
■ Examples: Expense Tracker, Social Media Dashboard, or E-commerce
Website.
○ System Design: Basics of low-level and high-level design.
● How to Prepare:
○ Use resources like:
■ Low-Level Design by Arpit Bhayani(Youtube)
■ System Design by Engineering DIgest (Youtube)
■ System Design Primer (GitHub)
○ Host projects on GitHub and deploy them using Heroku or Vercel.
Phase 4: Mock Interviews and Resume Building
● Goal: Practice interviews and refine your resume.
● What to Prepare:
○ Mock Interviews: Both technical and HR-focused.
○ Resume: Tailored and optimized for specific companies.
● How to Prepare:
○ Use tools like Resume Worded or NovoResume.
○ Schedule mock interviews on platforms like Pramp or InterviewBit.
○ Watch placement interview experience videos on YouTube.
Final Phase: Revision
● Goal: Revise key concepts and maintain confidence.
● What to Prepare:
○ Go through previously solved problems and revisit weak areas.
○ Review company-specific questions from resources like Glassdoor.
Daily Preparation Schedule
● 2-3 Hours: DSA Practice (LeetCode/GeeksforGeeks).
● 1 Hour: Core Subjects.
● 1-2 Hours: Competitive Coding or Project Work.
● Weekends: System Design and Mock Interviews.
Free Resources to Use
1. DSA: LeetCode, HackerRank, GeeksforGeeks
2. Core Subjects: Neso Academy, Gate Smashers
3. Competitive Coding: Codeforces, AtCoder
4. System Design: System Design Primer (GitHub)
5. Mock Interviews: Pramp, InterviewBit
6. Resume Building: Resume Worded, NovoResume
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