1-Year Internship Roadmap for CSE Students
Month 1-2: Build Strong Foundations
- Learn Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) using Striver's SDE Sheet or Love Babbar 450.
- Practice on LeetCode, GFG, or HackerRank.
- Pick a domain: Web Dev, Cybersecurity, ML, etc.
- Revise core CS subjects: DBMS, OS, CN, OOP.
Month 3-4: Projects & Resume Building
- Build 2-3 domain-based projects and upload them on GitHub.
- Make a portfolio website if you're into Web Development.
- Create a professional 1-page resume.
- Highlight skills, projects, GitHub, and LinkedIn links.
Month 5-6: Build Online Presence & Apply
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile and engage by posting projects.
- Regularly contribute to GitHub.
- Apply to internships via Internshala, LinkedIn, AngelList, etc.
- Fill out off-campus Google Forms and career pages.
Month 7-8: Interview Preparation
- Practice mock interviews and behavioral questions.
- Continue solving LeetCode (medium problems).
- Revise concepts and prepare to explain your projects clearly.
Month 9-10: Follow Up & Upskill
- Follow up with companies via email or LinkedIn.
- Learn an advanced tool or framework in your domain.
- Add one more quality project or mini-certification.
Month 11-12: Final Push & Internship
1-Year Internship Roadmap for CSE Students
- Track all applications and offers.
- Keep learning and updating your resume.
- Start your internship and document your learnings.
- Consider contributing to Open Source or freelance work.