Placement Assessments & Career Preparation

What you will be able to do

• Build a strong resume and GitHub profile
• Handle machine coding and HR rounds

What you will learn

1. 11.1Placement Process & Test Formats8 lessons

   Understand the usual stages of campus and off-campus hiring so nothing surprises you.

   1. How campus and off-campus hiring works30 min
   2. Online test sections and how they are scored30 min
   3. Negative marking, sectional cut-offs and time management35 min
   4. Rules and conduct in online proctored tests25 min
   5. Online coding assessments: format and Python setup40 min
   6. Coding-round time management and common problem patterns40 min
   7. Building your placement preparation timetable30 min
   8. Practice: test strategy drill45 min
2. 11.2Resume & Online Profiles8 lessons

   Present your skills and projects honestly so recruiters shortlist you.

   1. One-page resume structure for freshers35 min
   2. Writing project and internship points with impact35 min
   3. Skills section: what to include and what to leave out30 min
   4. Making your resume readable by screening software35 min
   5. LinkedIn profile: headline, about and projects30 min
   6. Making your GitHub profile match your resume35 min
   7. Practice: resume review drill50 min
   8. Project: build your resume, LinkedIn and GitHub portfolio60 min
3. 11.3HR & Behavioural Interviews7 lessons

   Prepare honest, structured answers to the questions every HR round asks.

   1. Tell me about yourself30 min
   2. Strengths, weaknesses and why this company30 min
   3. STAR method for behavioural questions40 min
   4. Relocation, bonds, shifts and higher-studies questions35 min
   5. Salary discussions and evaluating fresher offers40 min
   6. Questions to ask the interviewer25 min
   7. Practice: HR question drill50 min
4. 11.4Group Discussion & Communication7 lessons

   Speak clearly and confidently in group discussions, interviews and the workplace.

   1. How group discussions are evaluated30 min
   2. Starting, adding to and summarising a discussion35 min
   3. Handling disagreement politely30 min
   4. Clear spoken English: pace, structure and filler words30 min
   5. Body language and online interview etiquette30 min
   6. Professional email writing35 min
   7. Practice: GD and communication drill50 min
5. 11.5Mock Placement Rounds5 lessons

   Practise complete placement rounds and review your performance.

   1. Mock online coding assessment75 min
   2. Core CS rapid-fire round60 min
   3. Mock HR interview with self-review60 min
   4. Mock group discussion60 min
   5. Final revision plan before placement season40 min