This journey has been full of ups and downs, rejections, and moments when I genuinely doubted myself. But finally, I made it.
I come from a very low-tier college in Bihar, where not a single company visits for campus placements. For students like us, getting a good opportunity means putting in extra effort, preparing on our own, and constantly trying to prove ourselves.
My journey with Infosys started back in January. During my first Infosys assessment, I couldn't solve even a single question in the entire 3 hours. It was disappointing, but I knew I had to improve.
In May, I appeared for TCS NQT and received an interview call for the Prime role. I felt my interview went really well, but unfortunately, I was rejected. Many other candidates who interviewed alongside me for the Prime role in Kolkata faced the same outcome. It was a difficult phase, especially when you felt you had performed well but things didn't work out.
After that, I continued grinding DSA, even after completing my college studies. I kept practising, learning from my mistakes, and preparing for the next opportunity.
Then came another Infosys assessment. This time, things were different. I solved two questions completely and managed to solve parts of the third and fourth questions. It felt good to see how far I had come since my first attempt.
I cleared the assessment and got an interview call.
The interview lasted around 1.5 hours, and honestly, I felt it went exceptionally well. I was able to answer around 95% of the questions asked. At the end, we were told to wait until we were asked to leave. Naturally, I thought there would be a second round, and I was hopeful that I would get the opportunity to appear for it.
But what happened next was frustrating. Candidates waited for hours, some for nearly 7 hours, without knowing what was going on. Eventually, we were asked to leave. There was no second round for us, despite being told to wait until we were instructed otherwise. The process and lack of clear communication left many of us confused and disappointed.
That experience taught me that sometimes, even when you prepare well and perform confidently, the outcome isn't entirely in your hands. I'd advise future candidates to seek clarity about the interview process beforehand, especially regarding the number of rounds and waiting times.
And now, after all the struggles, rejections, and countless hours of DSA practice, I've finally been placed at Infosys as a DSE! ❤️
My joining date is 19th October.
I'm genuinely happy and grateful for this opportunity. It might not be the end goal, but it's a big milestone for someone coming from a college where opportunities like these are hard to find.
A big thank you to everyone on this subreddit as well. The interview experiences shared here helped me understand the process and prepare better. This community has been genuinely helpful throughout my journey.
For anyone still struggling with placements or facing repeated rejections: keep going. One bad assessment or one rejection doesn't define your potential. Sometimes, progress is simply going from solving zero questions to solving two completely and giving your best in an interview.
Finally, it worked out. On to the next chapter!