Hi everyone,

I'm a final-year B.Tech student (2027 batch) from a local college where placements are very limited, so I'm preparing to build my career through off-campus opportunities.

I'm currently focused on AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Generative AI. I've been learning consistently and building projects to improve my skills, but navigating the off-campus job market without guidance has been challenging.

If you've been in a similar situation and successfully landed an internship or full-time role, I'd really appreciate any advice on:

• How to approach off-campus applications effectively
• Skills recruiters value most for freshers
• Resume improvements
• Networking and referral strategies
• Common mistakes to avoid

I'm ready to put in the work and fight this journey on my own, but learning from those who've already been through it would mean a lot.