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Resume

The ATS-Proof Resume Guide 2025

Step-by-step guide to writing a resume that passes automated screening systems at top tech companies. Includes 15 real before/after examples.

20 min read
Interview

System Design Interview Cheatsheet

A visual reference guide covering CAP theorem, database scaling, caching strategies, and microservice patterns — the 10 most common system design topics.

15 min read
Coding

DSA Patterns for Product Companies

The 14 core DSA patterns that appear in 90% of coding interviews. Each pattern includes 5–8 practice problems with solutions in Python and Java.

45 min read
Resume·20 min read

The ATS-Proof Resume Guide 2025

Step-by-step guide to writing a resume that passes automated screening systems at top tech companies. Includes 15 real before/after examples.

Interview·15 min read

System Design Interview Cheatsheet

A visual reference guide covering CAP theorem, database scaling, caching strategies, and microservice patterns — the 10 most common system design topics.

Resume·Template

SWE Resume Template (FAANG-Approved)

The exact resume format used by candidates who got offers at Google, Meta, Amazon, and Flipkart. Optimized for ATS systems.

Interview·25 min read

Behavioural Interview Mastery (STAR Method)

Master the STAR method with 40 sample answers to the most common behavioural questions. Covers leadership, conflict, failure, and more.

Coding·45 min read

DSA Patterns for Product Companies

The 14 core DSA patterns that appear in 90% of coding interviews. Each pattern includes 5–8 practice problems with solutions in Python and Java.

Career·12 min read

Salary Negotiation Playbook

Scripts, tactics, and email templates for negotiating a higher offer. Based on 500+ successful negotiations by PlaceNxt users.

Recruiter·Template

Hiring Manager Scorecard Template

A structured scoring rubric for evaluating candidates consistently across interviews. Includes role-specific criteria for engineering, product, and ops.

Career·18 min read

First-Year Engineer Survival Guide

How to ramp up quickly, build relationships, pick the right projects, and position yourself for your first promotion. Written by senior engineers at top companies.

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