Anu Sharma

I still remember the first time I walked out of an interview thinking, “I have no idea how that went.”

I had prepped for weeks, practiced answers with friends, read every article I could find. But the moment the questions shifted outside what I’d rehearsed, I froze. And the worst part? I didn’t get any real feedback—just a polite rejection email a week later.

That experience taught me something: preparing for interviews isn’t just about knowing the answers. It’s about learning how to think on your feet, adapt to new challenges, and understand what the interviewer really wants to hear. But how do you practice that?

Fast forward to today, CrackInterview.ai, a platform that uses AI to run mock interviews tailored exactly to what you need. Behavioral interviews? Technical deep dives? Switching roles or industries? It adjusts the interview to your goals and gives you targeted, actionable feedback.

And here’s what sets it apart: AI doesn’t hold back. It doesn’t sugarcoat or avoid tough truths. It gives you clear, unbiased insights into where you’re strong—and where you need work. No guesswork, no generic advice. Just real feedback you can actually use.

If I’d had something like this back then, I wouldn’t have walked out of that interview so unsure of myself. I would’ve known exactly what to work on.

If you’re preparing for interviews—whether it’s your first job, your next promotion, or a complete career pivot—this is a tool worth having in your corner.

Check it out here: https://crackinterview.ai

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Even after getting an internship offer from Google, I wasn’t satisfied. 😪

Because I knew I had to work hard to get a return offer as well.

If you’re someone , who’ll be doing a summer internship around May or July, save this post as this tips will help you in getting that return offer or PPO:

1. Own Your Project & Go Beyond: Don't just complete tasks. Innovate. Ask, “How can I improve this?“ or “What's the bigger picture?“ Document your progress meticulously. Use tools like Notion or Confluence. Show initiative by suggesting improvements or identifying potential issues early.

2. Network Strategically (Not Just Casually): It's not just about collecting names. Schedule 1:1s with engineers, managers, and even other interns outside your immediate team. Ask insightful questions about their career paths and projects. Use these conversations to understand the company culture and potential opportunities.

3. Communicate Clearly & Proactively: Don't wait for your manager to ask for updates. Provide regular, concise updates on your progress. If you're stuck, don't hesitate to ask for help, but come with potential solutions you've already explored.

4. Seek & Implement Feedback: Feedback is gold! Actively seek it from your manager and peers. Don't just listen; implement it. Show that you're willing to learn and grow. Document the feedback you receive and the steps you've taken to address it.

5. Show Your Passion & Cultural Fit: Big tech companies value not just technical skills, but also passion and cultural fit. Participate in team events, contribute to internal discussions, and show genuine enthusiasm for the company's mission. Demonstrate that you're a team player and someone they'd want to work with long-term.

Remember, your internship is a two-way street. Show them what you bring to the table and why you're a valuable asset.

What other tips would you add? Share them in the comments! 👇

PS: The first pic is from my internship and the second one is taken recently!

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If I had to prepare for a Big Tech company in 2025 in 6 months, here's what I would focus on:

1. DSA problem solving (through patterns): Focus on the 10-12 important DSA patterns and solve 5-7 questions on each of them.

2. CS fundamentals: DBMS, OS, OOPs and Networks. I'd focus on these 4 pillars as this will lay foundation for the rest of the below points.

3. System Design (with real world problem solving): Learn the top 10 system design concepts, and read engineering blogs of companies like Netflix, Spotify, Meta, Uber, etc. The best way to learn system design is through understanding how real world companies have done it.

4. Experience/Projects: If you're working or have experience working in a tech company, make sure you get good projects which helps you expand your technical prowess. If you're a student or not working currently, you should make sure you have projects on MERN Stack, or frontend/backend if you want to focus on a specific tech stack.

Bonus point: Experience working on Cloud or GenAI is a big plus, so if you can show that through either projects or experience its good.

If you want to learn more about how you should approach these next 6 months, I made a detailed step-by-step roadmap in my latest youtube video, feel free to check it out: https://lnkd.in/gFq_nVnt

As always, keep learning and all the best!

PS: I like putting out my good pics, and so I'll continue to do it :)

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I got offers from Amazon & Google. What my experience tells :
✅Google: Filters thousands using just DSA performance.
✅Amazon: Eliminates 50% in DSA rounds alone.
✅Meta: Won’t even check your resume if you fail DSA.
✅Microsoft: Judges your thinking only through your code.
✅Uber: Asks real-world DSA questions, and expects real-time answers.


🚫 No big brand on your resume? DSA becomes your proof of skill.
🆕 Just starting? DSA is how you get noticed.
🔁 Nothing else working? DSA gives you a second chance.

It won’t guarantee a job — but it opens doors.
And sometimes, that's all it takes to change your life.
P.S. Most students don’t fail at DSA because they’re weak.
They fail because no one taught them to think in patterns.
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