Start Placement Prep

Starting your placement journey can be overwhelming. This guide provides a structured roadmap to transition from a student to a working professional.

1. The 3-Step Strategy

1. Foundation (Aptitude & Logic): Master the basics of Quant, Logical Reasoning, and English. Most companies use these as the first elimination round.
2. Core (Data Structures & Algorithms): Learn to solve coding problems using efficient algorithms. Focus on Arrays, Strings, Trees, and Graphs.
3. Professional (Resume & Interview): Build a strong profile and practice mock interviews (Technical + HR).

2. The Placement Roadmap

• Months 1-2: Solve 5-10 aptitude problems daily. Learn one programming language (Java/C++/Python) thoroughly.
• Months 3-4: Practice DSA problems on platforms like LeetCode or GeeksforGeeks. Build at least 2 solid projects.
• Month 5: Revise core CS subjects (OS, DBMS, Networking).
• Month 6: Intensive mock interviews and company-specific previous year papers.

3. Key Resources

• Aptitude: RS Aggarwal, IndiaBix, or right here on Rayyan Coding School!
• Coding: LeetCode (Top 100 Liked Questions), HackerRank.
• Mock Interviews: Pramp, Interviewing.io, or peer-to-peer practice.

How to Prepare Efficiently

• Consistency over Intensity: 2 hours every day is better than 14 hours once a week.
• Analyze your mistakes: Don’t just solve problems; understand why you got it wrong.
• Track Progress: Use a spreadsheet to log every problem you solve and the time it took.