Harsh Truth but True

During the Interviews: DSA, LLD, HLD, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Kafka, SQL, etc.

Actual Job: using IF/ELSE

Still, we must continue to upskill because competition is growing, and in-depth knowledge is now in high demand.

I'm sharing resources that can help you build a solid understanding of the topics

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I have researched lots of product-based companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Zomato, Goldman Sachs, Paytm, J.P. Morgan, etc., for SDE-1, and 2 roles, and found that these 20 system design questions are almost asked in every interview, both at the fresher and experienced levels.

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If you are a Software developer looking for a job right now:

For preparation check out this KIT: https://topmate.io/rajat_gajbhiye/1446625

1. DM 5 people per day on LinkedIn.
   Not 50. Just 5. Focus on people in roles or companies you're aiming for. Be respectful, short, and relevant.

2. Don’t say “Can you refer me?” — earn the referral.
   Send the job link + explain in 2 lines why you're a good fit. Make it easy for them to say yes.

3. Cold email hiring managers.
   Use LinkedIn + RocketReach. Subject: “Application for Backend Role – 3 YOE | Java + AWS” → That’s it. No essays.

4. Your resume headline should speak like a recruiter.
   e.g., “Software Engineer | 3 YOE | React + Node.js | ex-Zomato” — not “passionate coder and lifelong learner.”

5. Remove generic summaries.
   They don’t help. Instead, add a “Key Skills” or “Tech Stack” section with actual tools.

6. Apply even if you match 60–70% of the JD.
   Most job descriptions are wishlists. Stop disqualifying yourself.

7. Reapply to ghosted companies after 45–60 days.
   Yes, it works. Many ATS don’t block reapplicants unless you’re rejected post interviews.

8. One mock every week. Non-negotiable.
   System design or DSA, with a friend, mentor, or platform. Interview pressure is different from solo Leetcode.

9. Build one clean side project.
   Hosted. GitHub link. Loom/YouTube walkthrough. Make it easy for someone to see your skills in action.

10. Use reverse job search.
    Find employees at companies you love → see what skills they have → build a similar profile.

11. Track every job you apply to.
    Company, role, date, status, contact — use Notion, Excel, anything. This helps with follow-ups and reapps.

12. Write 2-3 lines about each company before interviews.
    Their product, tech stack, funding. It shows you care and lets you ask smarter questions.

13. Customize resumes for different roles.
    Same core, but tweak for frontend/backend/full-stack focus. Keywords matter in ATS.

14. Be active in 1 tech community.
    Don’t just lurk. Ask questions, help someone debug, post wins, visibility builds trust.

15. Follow 5 hiring managers or tech leads in your domain.
    Sometimes they post roles before HR does.

16. Post weekly on LinkedIn.
    Share your project progress, what you learned in a mock, or insights from a rejection. Be visible.

17. Use Job Boards smartly.
    AngelList (startup roles), Wellfound, Triplebyte, Otta, Hired — but always follow up directly.

18. Prep behavioral questions too.
    “Tell me about a challenge…” isn’t just filler. Most people fail here because they wing it.

19. If you’ve been laid off, say it clearly.
    There's no shame. Add “Open to Work” + a pinned post. People help when you're honest and specific.

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My friend Lost a 50 LPA job offer from Atlassian
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Application Method: Direct Application

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If you're a software developer job hunting in 2025

Read this before you hit “Apply.”

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Never bet against System Design

Trust me, if you do, you will never crack any interviews

The reason you’re struggling with 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 interviews isn't because you haven’t studied countless case studies or designed a multitude of systems.

It is because you haven't mastered the core concepts.

I'm sharing the best resources for system design:

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One project I would highly recommend, if you haven't done it already, is to build an HTTP web server from scratch.

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Anyone with an Internet connection can learn 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲

No more excuses now.

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I wish I had a cheat sheet like this when I was prepping for coding interviews

Trust me, it would’ve saved me so much time. But now, I’m sharing it with you.

Here’s the full breakdown:

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System Design will be HARD for you until your basics are clear.

Here is a simple resource sheet I wish I had back in my prep days when I was just starting with system design (this would’ve saved me 100+ hours in wasted effort)

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Dear Software Developers, a gentle reminder to:

- Learn DSA before jumping into Frameworks
- Learn Core JavaScript before React/Vue/Angular
- Learn HTML & CSS before Tailwind or Bootstrap
- Learn OOP before Design Patterns
- Learn Version Control (Git) before CI/CD
- Learn Core Java before Spring Boot
- Learn HTTP & APIs before GraphQL
- Learn Database Fundamentals before ORMs
- Learn SQL before NoSQL

Everyone wants to jump into shiny tools & frameworks. But it's the basics that make you a better engineer.

I created this guide:
Focused. Structured. Real-world backed.

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DSA on SUNDAY

Here are 40 most asked DSA questions to clear your next interview

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One day or Day one. You decide.
System Design edition.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will start learning system design.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Read about scalability and load balancing.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will understand database sharding.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Watch a video on sharding vs. replication and take notes.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will learn about caching.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Set up Redis and experiment with caching strategies.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will understand microservices architecture.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Read case studies on companies migrating from monoliths to microservices.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will practice system design interviews.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: Pick a real-world problem and sketch out a high-level architecture.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: I will start preparing for my dream job.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 - https://topmate.io/rajat_gajbhiye/1446625

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Give me 2 minutes. I’ll give you back the 60 minutes of notes I made on how OAuth 2.0 works.

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Trust me, DSA is not HARD.

If you follow these 6 steps

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Most commonly asked System Design questions, shared by a Google engineer.

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Intel to lay off 24000 employees
TCS to lay off 12000 employees
Microsoft to lay off 10000 employees
Infosys is not giving pay hikes

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