Kushal Vijay @KushalVijay_ Twitter profile

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Kushal Vijay

1 year

New Year, Energized Me! Came back to the Office yesterday after a short trip to my home and got a chance to attend a session by our CEO @satyanadella in person.💯 Cannot ask for a better start to the new year ❤️ #microsoftlife #Microsoft

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2 months

Literally every media house posting about 36% of unplaced students at IIT Bombay without doing any research . . . 🧵

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2 years

Unpopular Opinion: You use Gmail just bcz of it's UI. Outlook literally provides 50x more features than Gmail.

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2 years

Jane Street offered a freaking 4.3 Crore INR offer on Day0 Placements at IIT Kanpur. ded!

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

College does matter, Don't believe in any chapri reels which say IIT/NIT degree doesn't matter.

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2 months

I got this in an Instagram QnA - what would be your answer to a student studying in class 12th?

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2 months

Going to propose her ✨ Wish me luck guys ❤️

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

8 months at @Microsoft as a Software Engineer ✅✨

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

Zerodha, LeetCode, Udemy, Canva, Discord are down. The result you know, the reason (Cloudflare outage) you don't.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

“Bhaiya 350 companies mai apply kardia, Still no response..and it’s frustrating…”💯 Follow these 7 tips before applying to your next opportunity →

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@KushalVijay_

2 months

Media houses don't do research and cause havoc all around. Definitely economic slowdown is affecting hiring but the way it is presented causes stress among Indian parents and students more than anything.

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2 months

In 2018-19 , 30.03% of students were unplaced at IIT Bombay because not every student who registers for placement is bound to participate in it. In 2019-20, 32.35% of students were unplaced at IIT Bombay because PPOs are not counted in this calculation.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

8 months

I texted this Apple Recruiter in April 2022 on LinkedIn for a job in US location. He finally replied to me today with a link to their careers portal. ☺️

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@KushalVijay_

9 months

For a vacancy of ~20 engineers at Flipkart, over 4 lakh students applied...💯 . . . These numbers are good enough to display the current job market where during the annual hiring event by a tech company got over 4 lakh registrations.💼

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

TCS Recruiter reached out to me for a Job Offer What should I write in Expected Compensation? 7 lakh/month or 2 Crore per annum? 🙂 P.S No Offence, Just for fun

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2 years

31st July 2020, One of the happiest days of my life. The day when I got a full-time offer at Microsoft.❤️ A thread...

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

This is me and my flatmate working on our side hustles.🚀 It's more of a blessing when you find people with the same energy and motivation to do something differently.💯 From studying DSA together in college to working in the same company .❤️

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@KushalVijay_

6 months

I started with 2000/- a month via Freelancing in first year and By final year, I was making 40,000/- a month, . . Here is how I did it…🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

In 2020-21, 41.62% of students were unplaced at IIT Bombay because many students go for Civil services or MS. In 2022-23, 30.20% of students were unplaced at IIT Bombay because Offcampus offers are not counted in this calculation

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

Roast esa karo, ki chaar ladkiyaa bole, tumse bat karna hi bekar hai

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

I get more DMs from Amazon Recruiters than my crush.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

A popular Google Engineer & YouTuber left his job at Google for his passion. (iykyk) Is Google paying less than YouTube revenue?

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@KushalVijay_

2 months

Disclaimer: This post is not to defame any org but an urge to spread researched information. All the above data is taken from IIT Bombay annually published placements reports which can be easily found on the internet. Please feel free to add any correction, Views are my own.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

Phase 1 of 2023-24 Placement season is over with 36% students unplaced, definitely lower than historical average but not very far. Many students are pursuing different career options and startup culture is also at it's peak in India.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

I failed the IIT dream in 2017, Now invited to an IIT as a speaker. Manisfest more.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

10 Lakh Base Pay is actually a very decent pay to start a career! But unfortunately, Students ignore many opportunities because they are not aware of such companies❤️ Checkout 50 companies with base pay > 10 lakhs💯:

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

In college, I used to adore & praise Elon musk. But after the recent events, I have no respect for him irrespective of his intelligence or sharpness.

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

Hard to digest facts: My Cook in Hyderabad is earning more than what service-based companies pay to freshers.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

My Twitter Account got hacked because of #Github 😱, Don't do the mistake that I did😢❗❓ Read the full story 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Layoffs may come & go, Recession may come & go, DSA to crack companies is here to stay.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

YouTube pe full course ka pirated version available hai "take U forward" Channel pe

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

5 Things to know before starting your career as a software engineer… . A Thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

Ghar ka khana hits different! P.S One of the reasons I ask people to visit Rajasthan is the food.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 months

IIT Degree has no comparison with building in public. Building in public can be faked by copying, IIT degree can't.

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3 months

Building In public >>> IIT Degree

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Microsoft India Hiring for multiple levels! For the next 10 days, I'll be referring candidates for open roles at #Microsoft .⚡🎉 Follow 2 simple steps: - Find a relevant Job Id on the Careers Portal. - Ping me on any social media with Job Id & Resume Link. Kindly RT 🔁

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

Fact of the day: Ek umar ke baad aapke dost nahi bante, sirf jaan pehchaan banti hai. Jinke sath tum thoda waqt gujaar lete ho.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

7 months

Every other student has solved 600 LeetCode Problems Every other student knows Web Development, Every other student has a good CGPA, If everyone is standing out, nobody is standing out...💯

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

11 months

Avoid opposite gender after 12 am for mental peace.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Working at Big Tech is cool but deep down I still want to study at @iitbombay 🫶

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

Brown parents giving freedom to choose a career be like 🙂👍

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

Today marks 2 years as a Software Engineer at @Microsoft ❤️ More energized and motivated to empower everyone with the work I do at Microsoft IDC.💯 #microsoft #microsoftlife @MicrosoftLife @MicrosoftIndia

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

Mana layoffs ho rahe hai, But isse ye first year wale kyu depression mai aa rahe hai. CGPA banalo pehle

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Trust me. You can literally be good at anything by just sheer practice & consistency. Don't Overthink.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

7 months

PoV: You're a 2023 or 2024 Batch student... - You're good in DSA - You've decent projects - You've above 8 CGPA - You've past Internship Experience You are still waiting for that full-time opportunity.💯

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

This day, 2 years ago, I came home from college for a 1-week vacation. Rest is history. 😢

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

9 months

If Amazon, Microsoft, Myntra, or UBER, don’t visit your college for placements, See how you can get into them as an Intern or a Full-time 💯 . . .

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 years

What a match🔥🔥 We are in the Endgame Now 💜 #AmiKKR P.S. 2 Min silence for those who missed it, thinking KKR will win easily 😂 @KKRiders @iamsrk

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

TCS has announced mass hiring via FREE NQT 2024 . . . Application Process | Eligibility | Resources for Aptitude & Coding 👇🏻

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3 months

Reason why primary education is important.

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@KushalVijay_

3 months

No more a Software Engineer at Microsoft now... . . . 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

11 months

SDE Internships and Full Time Roles you should not miss applying to⬇️

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

1 year as a Software Engineer at @Microsoft ✅ . . Here are the 5 things I learned so far...🧵

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

I haven't watched GOT yet, Will the society accept me?

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@KushalVijay_

2 years

I'm looking for a 3BHK flat in Hyderabad in a gated society, preferably near Microsoft Office. Please share if you have any leads or Kindly RT 🔁

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

DSA can get you a FAANG job, But what about a Remote job? I did a 10 months remote internship at a startup, Here are 5 points you should keep in mind… . . A Thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

8 months

Getting an Interview Call is 10 times harder than clearing that interview. Period.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

First time is always special.❤ A few weeks back, I got a chance to visit my office, @Microsoft IDC Hyderabad. 🏢 It was an unmatchable feeling meeting my teammates and industry leaders under one roof. ⚡🚀 Excited to join back soon.🎉 #microsoftlife

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Kushal Vijay

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2 years

Got a freelance opportunity from a Seattle based Unicorn Startup 🔥 to work as Tech Interview Engg. Only 8 months into the industry 🚀, Excited about what the future holds.❤

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 months

I'm pleased to announce that I have been promoted to Software Engineer 2 role now at Microsoft.💯

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

SDE Internships Roles 2024-25 Batch should not miss applying to⬇️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Google search "HTTP 418" and like this tweet if it made you smile. 😁

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 years

There are 2 kinds of people in India "Those who know him" and "Those who don't watch cricket." #MaukaMauka #INDvPAK #IndvsPak

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

So basically Devin AI was a lie 💯 . . . 🧵 ( Software Engineering is here to stay )

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

I worked as a Remote Backend Dev for 10 months at a Munich-based Startup...👨🏻‍💻 Remote jobs were not the buzz back then but now it is. Check the things you can practice, avoid, learn, and try to get your first remote job.💯 Video Link:

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

7 months

Biggest Mistake ever while asking for a referral...💯 Sending someone else's resume.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

5 Companies other than FAANG that hire via Hackathons...💯 -->

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

All the college students who already have a good job offer, Learn stock market trading. Thank me later with an expensive gift.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

MYTH: Not good at DSA = Not fit for Software Engineer Role💯 FACT: . . Read below...🧵

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Kushal Vijay

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9 months

SDE Jobs and Internships Roles 2023, 2024, 2025 Batch should not miss applying to⬇️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

The intern I mentored this summer completed her internship last week and to my surprise, she also left this cute appreciation note on my desk. That's so overwhelming, Day made ❤️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Trust me you can solve more than 50% of your unsolved DSA problems if you use pen & paper while solving them.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

10 months

This hack will get you 10X ahead of everyone looking for jobs...💯 --->

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

11 months

In my career till date, I’ve observed these 4 qualities in software engineers who become successful →

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 years

My first desk setup @MicrosoftLife @Microsoft @MicrosoftIndia ❤️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

First year students lately: LinkedIn Bio: Co-Founder of "Some Buzz Word" AI 👨‍💼 LinkedIn DM: Bhaiya DSA kha se karu, Java or C++, Dev or DSA 🌚

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Thank you @github @GitHubEducation @GitHubIndia for this cute graduation gift. ❤️✨ #github #OpenSource

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

4 months

It is very easy now to become a SWE than it was 4 yrs ago and it has become very difficult to get a SWE job than it was 4 yrs ago.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

@Sam230806 - 36% is concerning and this can be clearly associated to economic meltdown but the deviation is doesn't vary much from historical avg.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

4 months

In 2nd year, My junior introduced me to freelancing ⏩ By final year I was earning 40,000 per month 💯 . . A Thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Crime Thriller Movie Recommendation Please! 😋 P.S No Bollywood 🙏 #SaturdayNight

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Got my #Windows11 Goodies today.💙 #Happiness is when #microsoft send gifts before the year ends. ❤ @MicrosoftLife @Microsoft #kudos #microsoft #microsoftlife #microsoftadvocate #windows11 #kushalvijay

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

I might sound rude but LinkedIn post pe "Interested" comment karne se job nahi milti. Period.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 months

@ShwetaKukreja_ Going to complete almost 2 Years in Hyd and I confirm this. It's the best city to live in.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

6 months

"I'm not getting any Interview calls 😔?", Try these tools...💯 . . . A thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Coming from a middle-class family I always dreamt to travel abroad but never believed that it'll happen this early in my career.✈️🌍 I’m grateful to the python community and the HKCOTA for allowing me to share my work with students & working professionals.❤️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 months

Daro mat, Better bano 🗿

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Kushal Vijay

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30 days

When I joined Microsoft, I used to fear a lot from Code Reviews until my manager told me this... 💯 . . . 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

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6 months

Off-Campus & Remote SDE Internships & FTE roles you should not miss applying! ⬇️

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

”Coding nahi ho rahi, DSA bhi nahi ho rha, Project bhi nahi ban rahe” [Are you stuck with Coding, DSA, or Projects] Here are the 5 reasons WHY you’re stuck.💯 . . A Thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

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2 years

Day 1 at @Microsoft IDC Office ✨🚀

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@KushalVijay_

8 months

My DMs are filled with 2023 Batch students... . . A thread 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

11 months

My Best friend is leaving for USA in 2 weeks, Please help me find the best gift for her. DMs are open if you have a surprise idea :p

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 month

@Dhimahi11 Desperation makes a man act nothing less than a dog. Kings be wise, Have some self-esteem.

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@KushalVijay_

11 months

Before I cracked Microsoft, not many would have listened to my advice… But since now some might, so here’s my few cents on enhancing problem solving →

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Kushal Vijay

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5 months

5 ways Recruiters going to use in 2024 for HIRING...💯 . SAVE! . 2024 has started with a wave of layoffs where Companies like Google, Amazon, Paytm has recently laid off hundreds of employees. Continued...

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@KushalVijay_

2 months

@kritikatwtss That's called poor work life balance. 😃

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

Ending a conversation is so easy now, Thanks to @WhatsApp msg reactions.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

1 year

Literally, Everyone has the same skillset React, MERN, Javascript, DSA…. 💯 Then why do you think your resume should be selected and others don’t? . . 🧵

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

2 years

The best thing happened to me while preparing for job/internship was: - There were NO, roadmap videos available on YouTube. - There were NO, DSA problem sheets available. Their absence helped me explore more.

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Kushal Vijay

@KushalVijay_

3 years

My Team at Microsoft is #Hiring Software Engineers at Multiple levels ✨ 📌Please fill the form in the same thread for a referral! ✅Tag your friends and like this post for maximum reach #microsoft #HIRINGNOW #faang #Jobs #microsoftindia #kushalvijay

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1 year

life is too short to convince women, just say your loss and move on.

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2 years

After experiencing both, Evidently WFO >>> WFH

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