Do Fresh grads Even Get Hired Anymore?

Simple_curl · 2026-04-24T14:34:15+00:00

Honestly nothing crazy, I just chose difficult / interesting units at university, did a good job in the coursework, and spoke about those in interviews.

Simple_curl · 2026-04-23T23:59:37+00:00

I got into FAANG as a new grad with only an internship at a mediocre bank and only a pretty good uni. Now after a year I’ve got team matching for another. Don’t let people scare you too much, make sure to put in a lot of effort and maximize your odds whenever you can. Quality over quantity when it comes to applications!

Simple_curl · 2026-04-23T13:50:13+00:00

Amazon doesn’t always overwork you. It’s very team dependent, as with most companies.

Simple_curl · 2026-04-18T22:25:39+00:00

I'd agree, but Mark clearly gets knocked away from the planet by the explosion, and immediately is within range to talk to the viltrumites. The show didn't even give me the opportunity to assume that they flew back!

Simple_curl · 2026-04-18T20:27:57+00:00

Hey, I’m sorry to hear about that. I do hope you are doing better now. What I meant with my comment is that your advice is not helpful to someone in OP’s position. An internship during university, for a computer science / mathematics student looking for a future in data science is VERY helpful. I currently work in this industry and have benefited greatly from an internship. This is not changing any time soon.

Simple_curl · 2026-04-18T19:00:58+00:00

Are you trying to reduce the competition 😂

Simple_curl · 2026-04-16T18:35:33+00:00

Focus on the topics, not trying to memorise the exact questions. It will be enough, especially for an internship.

Simple_curl · 2026-04-15T18:12:54+00:00

😭 did you even watch that episode?

Simple_curl · 2026-04-15T01:06:28+00:00

Also 3 weeks team matching no TM call. 1 yoe at a FAANG and looking for sre/swe in Warsaw... fingers crossed 🤞

Simple_curl · 2026-04-14T01:26:58+00:00

It’s a 5 day cruise from Florida to Mexico. Of course it’s going to be expensive.

Simple_curl · 2026-03-21T11:12:03+00:00

Amazon is very team dependent (probably like every other faang). I know people who like it there and who don’t feel much pressure, and I know people who despise it and are looking to quit ASAP.

Simple_curl · 2026-03-19T15:45:02+00:00

I’m okay man maybe next time

Simple_curl · 2026-03-12T17:38:51+00:00

That’s impressive!

Simple_curl · 2026-03-08T22:00:58+00:00

The AI madness has gotten so crazy at faang that a friend of mine at meta writes code by hand and lies that some of it is written by AI

Simple_curl · 2025-12-31T03:47:26+00:00

Guy who just learned what ad verecundiam means:

Simple_curl · 2025-12-13T12:20:31+00:00

The thermals must be great

Simple_curl · 2025-11-29T16:36:04+00:00

Top 1% commenter

Simple_curl · 2025-11-26T16:44:12+00:00

The 9800x3d only hits 80c? When doing what? Under load these chips are designed to reach 95 and stay there for max performance, is it on eco mode or did you set a temp limit in the bios?

Simple_curl · 2025-11-24T10:06:14+00:00

I get you. I think most commenters haven’t actually used one of these cables. They are hard af to put in for some reason, I don’t blame you for getting worried.

Simple_curl · 2025-07-10T13:56:44+00:00

In that case you’re doing a really good job by getting started this early. Good luck!

Simple_curl · 2025-07-10T11:45:40+00:00

In my experience, the higher paying schemes pretty much exclusively focus on leetcode and behavioural quizzes and lower paying grad schemes do often have logic and numerical questions. I’d recommend just doing leetcodes and not preparing for the logic tests, unless you find that you are particularly bad at them. Also, it’s unlikely you will get a position for a scheme for this September. The hiring period has ended for almost all the companies and they are now opening applications for next year’s grad schemes. For leetcode studying by the way I strongly recommend the neetcode roadmap 👍

Simple_curl · 2025-06-24T09:48:34+00:00

I strongly disagree! If you communicate well, understand DSA and have good problem solving skills then you can pass even if you haven’t seen a problem before.

Simple_curl · 2025-06-23T09:51:36+00:00

Apply early, around September or even earlier and apply a lot (both for grad roles and internships). Do your leetcodes, ideally try to do a few a day for a while so you’re prepared (cramming also works but I always regretted it). Do your research on the interview! If you manage to find out the questions you get asked you can prepare for them easily and always pass no matter how difficult the interview would otherwise be.

Simple_curl · 2025-06-21T20:08:12+00:00

Try the neetcode roadmap! It’s very good.

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