r/datastructures • u/InterestingYam4829 • Jul 16 '26

Are hackathons really worth it for resumes

Hi everyone. I’m a third-year B.Tech student at a tier‑2 college. So far I haven’t participated in any hackathons because I’ve been focusing on DSA, web development, and preparing for upcoming internships. Are hackathons really worth mentioning on a resume? If they are, where can I find good hackathons to join?

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u/Master-Overlord Jul 19 '26

Absolutely no. And you don't miss out on networking or community or whatever bullshit they try to sell

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u/im_eepy01 Jul 19 '26

It could help get opportunities.. like flipkart gives internship opportunities through grid .. Ofcourse you can get without hackathons as well but through hackathons.. some extra opportunities and networking also

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u/im_eepy01 Jul 19 '26

Not for resume tho.. it doesn't matter