u/EstablishmentTime380

Hey everyone,

I'm a pre-final year CSE student who started DSA back in 2nd semester. Here's a quick summary of what I've covered so far:

✅ Love Babbar's DSA Sheet
✅ Blind 75 + Grind 75
✅ ~100 company-specific questions (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta) from a curated GitHub repo
🔄 Currently completing NeetCode 150 (only the unsolved ones)

You can check my full DSA/CP profile here → https://codolio.com/profile/nareshlohar86 (822 questions solved | 342 active days)

The mistake I want to be honest about:

I barely participated in CP contests throughout my journey. The real reasons? Fear of failure and a persistent inferiority complex — I kept telling myself I wasn't "ready yet." I've only recently started attending LeetCode Weekly Contests (4 so far). I know I can't undo the past, but I'd rather acknowledge it openly and course-correct now than keep avoiding it.

What I'm looking for from this community:

If you've been in a similar situation — heavy on DSA practice, low on live contest experience — how did you navigate it? What actually helped?
For those targeting top Indian startups (Zepto, Razorpay, CRED, Groww, etc.) — how much DSA vs. CP is actually expected? Is a strong problem-solving count enough, or do contest ratings matter to recruiters here?
What LeetCode contest rating is considered a reasonable benchmark for this target?
One most important tip based on your experience — considering where I currently stand.

Would genuinely appreciate honest opinions over sugarcoated ones. Thanks in advance. 🙏

Hey folks,

I’m applying for backend/devops internship roles at small–to–medium Indian startups, and I want brutally honest feedback on my resume.

Not polite feedback. Not “looks good, maybe tweak this.”
I mean a real roast — the kind that actually stings but helps me improve.

Here’s exactly what I’m looking for:

Tear apart anything that looks weak, generic, inflated, or confusing
Call out buzzwords, fluff, or anything that screams “student resume”
Point out where I’m wasting space or underselling myself
Highlight anything that would make you instantly reject me

But along with the roast, please include just three things:

One minor improvement (something small but high-impact I can fix quickly)
One major bottleneck (the single biggest reason this resume might get rejected)
An honest rating out of 10 (no sugarcoating — I want a real evaluation)

Also, if you genuinely think parts of my resume are good (like formatting, clarity, or simplicity), feel free to say that too — but only if you truly mean it.

Context:

Target roles: Backend / DevOps internships
Target companies: Early-stage to mid-size startups in India
Goal: Get shortlisted, not just “have a decent resume”

I can take harsh criticism — in fact, I’m asking for it. Don’t hold back.

Thanks in advance 🙏

resume

Pre-final year CSE | 822 DSA problems solved | Neglected CP due to fear of failure — need honest guidance 🙏

[0 years, Student, Backend/DevOps Intern, India] Roast my resume like I’m your worst hire