Resume Shortlisting:
Ensure your resume highlights relevant skills, projects, and experience.
Use ATS-friendly formatting with keywords related to backend development, Python, and AI.
Showcase contributions to open-source projects, internships, or personal projects.
Technical Interview:
Focus on DSA, system design basics, and backend concepts (APIs, databases, scalability).
Be prepared for coding assessments and real-world problem-solving discussions.
Review common interview questions on Python, Django/Flask, and RESTful API design.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Rakuten
Interview
Had one round of technical interview and the interviewer provided great feedback and receptiveness towards me. Afterwhich, was ghosted by the recruiter even when prompted.
I was asked 2 questions, 1 SQL and 1 Data Structures question followed by a resume deep dive