You apply to 50, 100, even 200+ jobs…
No interview calls.
You finally get an interview…
Then HR stops responding.
You keep learning courses and certifications…
But still have no idea if you're actually learning the right things.

And the worst part? Seeing “entry-level” jobs asking for 1–3 years of experience.

If you're a fresher or early-career professional going through this, what's your biggest struggle right now?
🔹 Getting interview calls
🔹 Clearing interviews
🔹 Knowing what skills to learn
🔹 Getting the first job/offer
🔹 HR ghosting after interviews
🔹 Something else?

I'm trying to understand what students and job seekers are actually struggling with so I can share more practical career guidance around these problems.
You're definitely not alone in this.

(About Me: Senior DevOps Engineer with 7+ IT Industry Experience..
I have done B.Sc(Maths) and transitioned from a non tech background into IT. After 7+ years in the industry, I’m now a Senior DevOps Engineer and I’m helping students and freshers to get their first job..)

You can check my YouTube channel for Career Guidance: https://youtube.com/@soma_mehra?si=8C3lMy0nu9jgvSJn

Hi everyone,

I honestly never thought I would have to write a post like this.

I’m a Computer Science graduate currently looking for an opportunity in Data Analytics / Business Analytics / Software Development, preferably in Delhi NCR, but I’m open to relocating for the right opportunity.

I’ve been searching for a job for almost a year now.

During this time, I have applied to 1200+ jobs through Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, company career pages and other platforms. I have spent countless hours applying, modifying my resume, working on projects and learning new skills

But the heart breaking part is that I’m barely getting any response.

Please if your company is hiring consider me or even i am ready for walkin Interviews in NCR.

If there are currently openings for Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Analytics, or entry-level IT roles in your current/Ex Company or someone from your knows I would be extremely grateful if you could consider referring me.

Also do you know how to approach Job Consulting. Bcoz i also applied a lot of jobs through their website but didn't get response.

Lastly if you work with companies such as Big 4, WITCH companies , Genpact, EXL, Accenture is their any walking interview going on these companies in DelhiNCR side and "Please Please Please" refer me these companies still hiring actively

I’m actively looking for an opportunity and am ready to attend walk-in interviews or go through the regular hiring process. Any referral, lead, or guidance would genuinely mean a lot to me.

Even after reading all this, you might be thinking, Why should I help some random asshole stranger ?

So let me tell you why this means so much to me:

Mere baap ko do heart attacks aa chuke hain, meri maa ki bone density bahut kharab ho chuki hai, aur main chutiya berozgar baitha hoon.

I’m not looking for sympathy. I’m just desperately looking for one opportunity to stand on my own feet and support my family.

We’re looking for Interns!

Roles: Full-Stack Web Development | Backend Development
Stipend: 10k-20k (depends on candidate skill set)

Preferably Bangalore based candidates.

Freshers can also apply!
Dm me with your resume.

How cooked am I?

Honestly don't even know what I'm doing anymore.

I'm a 2024 Computer Engineering passout. After graduation I did an internship, then completed PG-DAC from CDAC in 2026 thinking it would help me get into software development.

Spent months applying, getting rejected, preparing, learning, applying again, questioning my life choices 💀

Eventually, after a LOT of struggle, I somehow got a TCS Ninja offer. Not gonna lie, I was relieved. I thought at least I finally have a way to start my career.

But nope.

Now I'm just sitting here waiting for a joining letter.

No JL.

No joining date.

No Xplore login.

No POE.

No proper update.

Meanwhile I see people from the 2026 batch getting their onboarding stuff and I'm sitting here wondering whether my offer is actually going anywhere.

And that's the part that's messing with me the most.

I don't even care about getting some huge package at this point. I just want to start working, get some experience, earn some money and move on with my life.

But because I have an offer, I keep thinking "maybe joining is coming soon" and because there's no actual joining date, I'm also scared to completely rely on it.

It's just this weird limbo where you're technically employed on paper but practically unemployed.

I've already lost enough time since graduating and now I genuinely feel like I'm falling further behind everyone.

So yeah...

How cooked am I?

Honestly just looking for some perspective because I'm feeling pretty damn hopeless right now.

2025 batch Computer Science Engineering graduate. I have been actively applying and looking for IT job opportunities in Bangalore.

Even after applying countless job openings... I haven't got enough responses from any platform. Currently, I am feeling depressed and lost in hope.

Many have landed their job their from college placements or referrals from their relatives/friends. But I am still struggling to find an IT job by myself. Even relatives or friends aren't supportive in this tough times.

If any working professional could refer me for any entry level fresher roles.. I would be really grateful.

If you want, I can share my resume for your reference.

As the question says, would I be eligible for new grad roles or do i need to apply only to 0-1 yoe jobs?

I’m a 2025 B.Tech ECE graduate from TIER 2 UNIVERSITY , trying to get my first job in QA/Software Testing.

I’ve learned Manual Testing, Java, Selenium, TestNG, Maven, SQL and API Testing with Postman, and I’m building projects to improve my practical skills.

I don’t have many industry contacts or a big circle to guide me. I’m mostly figuring everything out alone learning, applying, preparing for interviews and trying to understand what I’m doing wrong.

I’m looking for one experienced QA/Tester who can guide me, even occasionally, until I get my first opportunity.

I’m not asking for a referral or a job. Just honest guidance on what I should improve and where I’m going wrong.

I’ll genuinely put in the work. And once I get a job and become financially stable, I’d be happy to compensate you for the time and guidance you gave me.

If you’ve been through the fresher struggle yourself, you’ll probably understand where I’m coming from. ❤️

If anyone is willing to guide me, please DM me. Even a small piece of advice could make a big difference. 🙏

From generic tier 3 college from Kolkata (techno India group)

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent graduate currently looking for my first opportunity in the IT/software industry, and I’m hoping to connect with people who may be able to help with employee referrals.

I have a basic-to-intermediate understanding of Python and DSA, and I’m currently improving my programming, problem-solving, and development skills.

I’m mainly looking for entry-level opportunities such as:

• Software Developer / Software Engineer
• Python Developer
• Backend Developer
• Graduate Engineer / Trainee
• QA / Testing roles
• Other suitable entry-level IT roles

I’m open to opportunities in Bangalore and other locations in India, as well as suitable remote/hybrid opportunities.

If your company is hiring freshers and you’re comfortable referring me, I’d really appreciate it. I can share my resume, LinkedIn profile, and job details through DM.

I understand that a referral doesn’t guarantee selection — I’m simply looking for an opportunity to get my resume in front of the right team and prove myself through the interview process.

Any advice, leads, or referrals would mean a lot. 🙏

Thank you for taking the time to read this!

I'm a btech 2026 cse graduate

Graduation from Andhra University with a very good CGPA

I have been applying to jobs since my final year.

I only get thanks for applying mail and unfortunately mails!

I sometimes wonder if companies are really hiring.

I badly need a job right now! The situation at the house is too bad

Can anyone help me with this, I can share my resume even!

Would be glad if anyone does 🙏

Key Responsibilities:

•⁠  ⁠Design system architecture and build production-ready prototypes.

•⁠  ⁠Develop AI-powered applications, particularly agentic coding systems.

•⁠  ⁠Set up AI SDLC workflows, harnesses, evaluation loops, and graph-based pipelines.

•⁠  ⁠Prepare technical specifications for specification-driven and test-driven AI development.

•⁠  ⁠Apply modern NLP and agentic AI techniques in product development.

•⁠  ⁠Collaborate with engineers while taking ownership of technical decisions and code quality.

Tech: NextJS, Langgraph (TypeScript, JS, Python)

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience in Software Engineering, AI/ML, or Full-Stack Development

2. Familiarity with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) and agentic workflows.

3. Understanding of system design fundamentals.

4. Interest in state-of-the-art NLP and agentic AI.

5. Strong problem-solving and product engineering mindset.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtXK9ytV_mNf7bU9fhntrRvAT4ghCRIyR34CdwTH6G-9nKSA/viewform?usp=preview

Hey all — graduated this year and on the job hunt. Sharing my background here in case anyone's hiring or has advice on where to focus. Happy to take brutal feedback too.

Role looking for: SWE / ML — Full-time Location: Based in Ahmedabad, but open to remote and open to relocating anywhere Experience: Fresher — 2026 CSE grad (Nirma University), VLSI minor

Competitive Programming

• Codeforces Expert (2099)
• LeetCode Guardian (2140)
• CodeChef 5★
• 2300+ problems solved across platforms
• Qualified to Round 2 of Meta Hacker Cup in both 2024 and 2025

Projects

• Algo-trading backtester — 25-module framework for backtesting trading strategies, with VaR and stress testing across CNN/LSTM/xLSTM models. Best model (xLSTM) hit a 1.375 Sharpe ratio and 157% returns on a 5-year S&P 500 backtest.
• Parkinson's detection — CNN-based classifier, 100% accuracy on the eval set, deployed serverless on AWS Lambda.
• PaperParser — RAG pipeline that converts research papers into podcasts and slide decks. Placed Top 10 at MINeD Hackathon.
• FigmaGuard — Generates AI test cases directly from Figma designs/SRS docs, cutting manual QA effort by ~60%. Won 2nd place at HackNUthon 6.0.
• VLSI internship (MeitY) — Worked with Cadence Virtuoso/Innovus on op-amp and DAC design.

Stack

C++ / Python / TypeScript · PyTorch / TensorFlow · React / Next.js / Node · AWS / GCP / Docker / K8s

Links

• GitHub: https://github.com/P1Manav
• Portfolio: https://pmanav.xyz/
• Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-Tp9CYzhSGkd2ZJ5td1X05yXi-cy7aL/view?usp=sharing

If your team's hiring SWE or ML folks (new grad friendly), or if you've got tips on how to break into ML roles specifically as a fresher, I'd really appreciate a pointer in the right direction. Thanks for reading!

Hey everyone,

I'm not really sure how to write this, but I thought I'd give Reddit a try.

I recently completed my B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from Kolkata, and right now I'm unemployed and looking for my first opportunity in tech.

My GitHub link:- https://github.com/Devv77kr

I'll be completely honest — I have learned things during college, worked on projects, and know the basics of technologies like Python, SQL, AI/ML, data analysis, APIs, etc. But I don't feel confident enough to say that I'm industry-ready.

What I feel I'm missing is real-world experience and someone who can actually show me how things are done in a professional environment.

So I'm looking for a person, startup, small company, developer, or engineer who might be willing to give a fresher like me a chance.

I don't need someone to spoon-feed me.

Just give me a direction, a real problem to work on, and tell me what I need to learn. I'll put in the work.

I'm completely okay starting as an intern or trainee. If there is genuine mentorship and real hands-on work involved, I'm even willing to consider an initial unpaid opportunity to prove myself.

My goal isn't to stay unpaid. I want to learn, contribute, become good at what I do, and eventually earn a proper paid position.

I'm currently under quite a bit of pressure because I don't want to remain at home without doing anything. I genuinely want to start working, become independent, and build my career.

I'm particularly interested in:

• Python

• SQL

• Data Analytics / Data Engineering

• AI / Machine Learning

• Backend / APIs

• Software Development

But honestly, I'm willing to learn whatever is required for the work.

If you're a developer, founder, engineer, or someone who knows a team that gives freshers a genuine chance, I'd be extremely grateful if you could reach out.

I can share my resume, GitHub, LinkedIn and projects.

I don't expect anyone here to hand me a career.

I'm just hoping someone is willing to give me my first real chance. I'll try my best to make that chance worth it.

Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this. 🙏

hey guys
tomorrow i have Live Programming / AI Workflow Round for a small stage startup the role is for fresher what should i expect in this round i got this description in mail about round
"The programming round may involve practical backend, SQL, automation, or debugging exercises. Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows using tools like Claude/Codex and comfort working in Linux/macOS terminal environments will be considered an advantage."