It’s a harsh reality: 60% of engineering graduates fail their first technical interview.
As developers, we know that knowing the syntax of Python or Java is just the tip of the iceberg. However, many students are still walking into interviews thinking that a high CGPA is a "golden ticket." In reality, recruiters are seeing a massive "Great Disconnect" between university grades and actual problem-solving skills.
The "Linked List" Test We’ve all seen it. A student can define a linked list perfectly on a whiteboard but freezes when asked to find the middle element in one pass. Why? Because they’ve learned to understand code, but not to think in code.
How to break the cycle:
Focus on Logic over Language: Don't just learn "how to write Python"—learn how to solve a problem using Python.
Treat DSA as a Toolkit: Data Structures aren't just a subject; they are the tools of the trade.
Production-Ready Mindset: Industry looks for clean code and edge-case handling, not just code that "runs."
At Opportunity Near Me, we help colleges implement Early Technical Induction Training to bridge this gap long before placement season hits.
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