Mentor-written career guides
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725 articles across 12 topics — written by mentors who've been there.
SDE Interview
52 articles
Software Engineering Career Roadmap
20 articles
Data Science & ML Career
51 articles
Product Management Career
35 articles
Business & Analyst Career
11 articles
Career Transitions into Tech
7 articles
FAANG / MAANG Interview Preparation
35 articles
WITCH Companies Interview
25 articles
System Design Interview
9 articles
DSA & Coding Interview
30 articles
Resume & LinkedIn Optimisation
25 articles
QA & SDET Career
32 articles
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Master Low level design and concurrency
List of Easy, Medium and Hard LLD problems
ProjectManagement
Project management' provides structure and control of the project environment so that the agreed activities will produce the right products or services to meet the customer's expectations.
A Day in the Life of a Computer Scientist at Adobe
Looking to become a computer scientist? Discover a day in the life of a Computer Scientist at Adobe! Explore the responsibilities and challenges in this field.
Build a Resume that Gets You Hired: Your Guide to Software Industry Success
🚀 Craft a resume that lands interviews in the software industry! Learn tips for structure, content, and keywords to make your skills shine.
Unveiling Unconventional Job Search Strategies: The Ultimate Guide
Are you tired of applying to Linkedin Jobs or other job portals but hardly get any reponse? Worry not, here are some unconventional Job Search Strategies for you which you have never tried!
Developing a Growth Mindset: Concept, Benefits and Practical Strategies
This blog explores the growth mindset, a powerful concept for career success. Learn how to develop this mindset through practical strategies like reframing challenges and celebrating progress.
Performance Testing: A Fun and Informative Guide
Performance testing is a type of software testing that evaluates how a system performs under different circumstances.
Why do we need a mentor?
Having a mentor can be a game-changer for professionals at any stage of their careers. Let's read why to have one!
How to Choose the Right Mentor at Preplaced?
Looking for a career mentor online? Choosing the right mentor can be crucial for your success. Here are some tips to help you choose the right mentor at Preplaced.
SDE Interview
Expert interview experiences, coding walkthroughs, system design guides, and behavioural tips — written by engineers who have cracked top tech companies.
Top 5 Tips to Help You Crack Your Next Coding Interview
Want to crack the coding interviews in MAANG? This brief guide gives you the top 5 tips to help you nail those coding rounds!
Mastering SDE Interview Preparation in Healthcare
Master the art of SDE interview preparation in healthcare. Dive into tech and soft skills tailored for the industry. Be ready to excel and make an impact!
SDET Interview Preparation - API Testing with REST Assured
A Comprehensive Guide to Ace Your SDET Interview on API testing with REST Assured
Learn from engineers who have cracked these interviews
Browse mentors from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and more who can help with SDE interview preparation — book a free trial to find the right fit.
Software Engineering Career Roadmap
From junior developer to engineering manager — guides, experiences, and advice from senior engineers on building a long-term tech career.
Performance Testing: A Fun and Informative Guide
Performance testing is a type of software testing that evaluates how a system performs under different circumstances.
Are You Building a Winning Engineering Career?
My 8-year-long journey will help you decide…
A Day in the Life of a Senior Software Engineer at Gojek
Step into the shoes of a Senior SDET at Gojek and experience the dynamic world of tech innovation and problem-solving firsthand.
Data Science & ML Career
Interview prep, career roadmaps, and real experiences from data scientists, ML engineers, and data engineers at top companies.
A Practical AWS Glue Guide for Data Engineers
Learn about AWS glue and data engineering with AWS. Plus, a tutorial on how to set up and perform ETL Jobs on AWS Glue.
SQL Interview Questions: Part 1
I plan to share SQL interview questions on a daily basis, suitable for individuals at all experience levels, including newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Data Science Interview Preparation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here's your go-to guide for nailing your first Data Science interview! An ‘A to Z strategy’ perfect for your data science interview preparation.
Learn from data scientists and engineers at top companies
Browse mentors from Amazon, Walmart, Morgan Stanley, ZS Associates, and more who can help with data science career guide — book a free trial to find the right fit.
Product Management Career
Everything you need to break into and grow in product management — interview prep, frameworks, case studies, and roadmaps from working PMs.
ProjectManagement
Project management' provides structure and control of the project environment so that the agreed activities will produce the right products or services to meet the customer's expectations.
Design sets a good product apart.
Design differentiates SaaS products by focusing on functionality, reliability, user experience, and adaptability, ensuring they meet user needs and stand out in a competitive market.
First Principles Thinking: Beyond the Basics
In this short post, we delve into the lesser known nuances of first principles thinking of solving problems.
Learn from PMs at top product companies
Browse mentors from Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, and more who can help with product management interview preparation — book a free trial to find the right fit.
Business & Analyst Career
Interview prep, career paths, and domain knowledge for business analysts, consultants, finance professionals, and MBA aspirants.
Build a Resume that Gets You Hired: Your Guide to Software Industry Success
🚀 Craft a resume that lands interviews in the software industry! Learn tips for structure, content, and keywords to make your skills shine.
Unveiling Unconventional Job Search Strategies: The Ultimate Guide
Are you tired of applying to Linkedin Jobs or other job portals but hardly get any reponse? Worry not, here are some unconventional Job Search Strategies for you which you have never tried!
Developing a Growth Mindset: Concept, Benefits and Practical Strategies
This blog explores the growth mindset, a powerful concept for career success. Learn how to develop this mindset through practical strategies like reframing challenges and celebrating progress.
Career Transitions into Tech
Real stories and practical guides from professionals who successfully switched careers — from non-tech roles, service companies, and other industries into top tech jobs.
How Mentorship Uplifted Aakash from Job Discontent to a Successful Switch
Read how Aakash turned his job dissatisfaction around and bridged the gap between his skills through mentor-led preparation.
From Interview Struggles to Landing His Dream Job: Abdul’s Story
From struggling with interviews to landing his ideal role at FYNXT in 2 months. Find out how personalised mentorship became Abdul’s game-changer.
How Mentorship Helped Rolly Succeed in a Job Shift After 12 Years
Meet Rolly who made a job switch after 12 years. Learn how with mentor-led preparation, she mastered new skills and secured a great offer.
FAANG / MAANG Interview Preparation
First-hand interview experiences, preparation strategies, and insider tips for cracking interviews at Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Netflix, and Microsoft.
Amazon Interview Process for Software Development Engineer
Learn about the SDE job interview experience at Amazon and get an insight into the interview process from a senior software developer with tips & strategies.
The Ultimate Guide to Crack Apple Software Engineer Interview
Looking to get a job at Apple as a software engineer? In this blog you will learn all about Apple's interview process and how to prepare for the SWE role.
A Brief Interview Guide to Amazon Leadership Principles
Amazon Leadership Principles interview questions by our expert Amazon mentor + 16 Leadership Principles decoded | Exclusive tips to crack your Amazon interview
WITCH Companies Interview
Interview experiences, preparation tips, and career guides for Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, and HCL — India's largest IT service companies.
How Mentorship Uplifted Aakash from Job Discontent to a Successful Switch
Read how Aakash turned his job dissatisfaction around and bridged the gap between his skills through mentor-led preparation.
From Jobless to Data Scientist: How Ann Mary Made a Successful Career Switch
Witness Ann Mary's incredible journey from joblessness to a flourishing Data Science career. Find inspiration in her resilience and the power of mentorship!
Should You Switch to a Data Engineering Role?
Are you a software engineer pondering whether to switch to a data engineering role? This blog will help you take informed decision.
System Design Interview
Master high-level and low-level system design — comprehensive guides, interview experiences, and frameworks from engineers who have passed system design rounds at top companies.
Master Low level design and concurrency
List of Easy, Medium and Hard LLD problems
Design (LLD) Rate Limiter - Machine Coding Interview by LLDcoding.com | Subhahu Jain
Rate limiting is used to control the rate of requests sent or received by a network interface controller. It can be used to prevent DoS attacks and limit web scraping.
About LLD and HLD: Interview Prep Tips
Few tips about the interview preparation for LLD and HLD.
DSA & Coding Interview
Master data structures, algorithms, and coding rounds with pattern-based learning, real interview questions, and strategies from engineers who aced their coding rounds.
How to Make a Career in Algorithmic Trading: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlock the secrets of a thrilling career in Algo Trading! Get ready for an exciting journey to explore the dynamic world of finance from the basics to high-tech strategies and industry insights. 🚀
How to Improve DSA Skills: Master Problem Solving
Learn how to improve DSA problem-solving skills in software development. Top tips on data structures, algorithms, and efficient problem-solving techniques.
Understanding Kadane’s Algorithm
Unlock the power of Kadane's Algorithm! Discover how this efficient dynamic programming technique maximises subarray sums, revolutionising array analysis.
Resume & LinkedIn Optimisation
Write a resume that gets shortlisted and a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters — tips and templates from engineers and professionals at top companies.
Build a Resume that Gets You Hired: Your Guide to Software Industry Success
🚀 Craft a resume that lands interviews in the software industry! Learn tips for structure, content, and keywords to make your skills shine.
Don’t Just List Your History—Sell Your Future: A Short Guide to Crafting an Effective Resume
In today's competitive world, a resume isn't just a document rather it's your personal story. Here’s how to create a resume that speaks for you, even when you’re not in the room!!
Your Ultimate Guide to Build a Professional Resume
Tired of sending resumes that get no response? This guide helps you transform your resume from overlooked to outstanding. Learn how to highlight achievements and optimize for ATS.
QA & SDET Career
Interview prep, career roadmaps, and automation testing guides for QA engineers and SDETs — from manual testing foundations to test automation mastery.
SDET Interview Preparation - API Testing with REST Assured
A Comprehensive Guide to Ace Your SDET Interview on API testing with REST Assured
Job-Oriented Training for SDET: A Fun and Informative Guide
Becoming an automation QA engineer involves a combination of technical skills, practical experience, and familiarity with various tools and methodologies.
SDET Interview Preparation - GIT and GitHub for Version Control
A Comprehensive Guide to Ace Your SDET Interview on Version Control using GIT and GitHub for Test Automation Scripts.