Get Hired in 60 Days – A Week - by - Week Roadmap for Tech Roles WEEK 1 — Self - Assessment & Foundation Setup Goal: Build clarity on your direction, align your current profile, and set up tracking systems. • Define your target role(s) : Choose specific paths such as SDE (Backend/Frontend/Full Stack), QA Tester, Data Analyst, Product Intern, etc. • Choose 1 – 2 tech stacks or specializations based on your interest and demand (e.g., MERN, Python + Django, Java + Spring, SQL + PowerBI, Selenium, etc.) • Create a list of 30 companies you’d love to work at. Split them into: o Dream companies o Mid - range startups o Easy - entry small companies or agencies • Audit your LinkedIn, GitHub, and Resume : o Remove clutter o Add latest skills/projects o Use a clean, ATS - friendly resume format (PDF, 1 - page ideally) • Set up a tracker (Google Sheet or Notion) with columns: Company Name, Role, Date Applied, Source, Referral Sent?, Interview Progress, Status End Goal: You know what roles to apply for, have cleaned up your public presence, and created a job tracking system. WEEK 2 — Resume, Projects, & GitHub Cleanup Goal: Build a compelling resume, improve GitHub and showcase your technical credibility. • Update Resume: o Use strong action verbs (developed, deployed, built, optimized) o Focus on outcomes, not just tasks (e.g., “Reduced load time by 40%” instead of “Worked on frontend”) o Customize for the role — have 2 – 3 variants ready • Add Projects (minimum 2, ideally 3 – 4): o Ensure all are deployed (use Netlify, Vercel, etc.) o Each project should have: clear README, demo link, tech stack, screenshots o Choose projects that match your role: e.g., full - stack app for SDE, testing suite for QA, dashboards for Data roles • GitHub: o Pin relevant projects o Remove junk repos or forked ones without contribution o Add contributions daily or weekly (even readme updates count) • Create or update a simple portfolio site (can be built on Notion, Carrd, or personal domain) End Goal: You now have a well - structured resume and 2 – 3 solid public - facing projects that can be used during outreach and interviews. WEEK 3 — Applications Begin: First Wave Goal: Start applying strategically while continuing to polish your assets. • Apply to 15 – 20 companies using your resume and GitHub portfolio o Use LinkedIn, Naukri, Cutshort, Internshala, Instahyre, and company career pages • Write customized short application messages for each submission o Include what you liked about the company, how your skills fit, and what you bring • Set up job alerts for your desired role on: o LinkedIn (use filters like "Entry Level", "Remote", etc.) o Google Jobs o Talent500, Foundit, Indeed • Cold reachout to recruiters or alumni : o Connect on LinkedIn with a note o Send polite, short follow - up messages requesting referrals • Join Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp job communities to find hidden opportunities End Goal: You've sent your first batch of applications, started outreach, and positioned yourself publicly for recruiters to discover you. WEEK 4 — Interview Preparation Phase I Goal: Prepare for technical rounds, aptitude/MCQs, and basic CS questions. • Practice 2 – 3 DSA problems per day (for dev roles): o Use LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks, or InterviewBit o Focus on most common topics: arrays, strings, hashmaps, recursion, DP, trees • For Data/QA/Product roles : o SQL practice (joins, subqueries, aggregation, etc.) o Excel basics, PowerBI/Tableau demos o Learn software testing concepts (manual, automation, tools like Selenium, Postman) o Learn A/B testing, wireframing (for product interns) • Brush up CS Fundamentals : o OOPs, DBMS, Operating System, Computer Networks o Use YouTube playlists or quick revision notes (1 topic/day) • Prepare for Behavioral Questions : o Draft 6 – 8 STAR format stories (teamwork, challenge, leadership, failure, learning) • Do a mock interview with a peer, mentor, or use platforms like Pramp or InterviewBuddy End Goal: You’re confident handling basic tech rounds and behavioral interviews. WEEK 5 — Networking & Visibility Goal: Build your online credibility, get referral opportunities, and increase recruiter discovery. • Post at least 2 – 3 times this week on LinkedIn: o Share your job search journey o Post a project breakdown or learnings o Ask for feedback on resume/GitHub • Reconnect with college seniors, mentors, past internship contacts: o Send personalized messages asking if they know about openings or can refer you • Attend tech webinars or community meetups — ask questions, engage with speakers on LinkedIn afterward • Join an open - source project or a small volunteer/freelance project — build real - world experience • Add a “Looking for Opportunities” tagline on your LinkedIn banner + profile End Goal: You become visible to your network, start getting warm leads, and are seen as active and skilled. WEEK 6 — Final Push: Reapply, Double Down, Interviews Goal: Intensify applications, follow - up, and convert leads into interviews or offers. • Apply to another 20 – 25 openings — include startup job boards like: o AngelList (Wellfound), RemoteOK, Jobspage, LinkedIn Easy Apply • Follow - up on pending applications after 7 – 10 days • Re - message people you had connected with earlier who haven’t responded • Practice mock interviews and complete all pending assessments with full effort • If shortlisted for interviews: o Revisit JD and tailor answers accordingly o Prepare “why this company” and project - specific questions • Post a progress update on LinkedIn — sharing your journey, learnings, and gratitude to those helping o Subtly mention you're still open for the right opportunity End Goal: By now, you should have multiple interviews lined up, and ideally be close to an offer or final rounds. WEEK 7 – 8 (Buffer): Offer Management or Repeat Cycle Goal: Handle interviews, accept offers, or iterate and reapply smarter. • If offers are received: o Review compensation, growth, team o Accept or negotiate wisely • If interviews are still ongoing: o Continue mock prep and targeted revision • If you haven’t landed anything yet: o Review what’s not working: Resume? Projects? Cold messages? o Pivot your approach. Add a micro - certification. Redo resume. o Reach out to mentors for feedback Optional Add - Ons: • Build in public (tweet daily, LinkedIn posts weekly) • Document your job hunt process — it may help you build a community or land referrals • Contribute to forums like Hashnode, Stack Overflow, or GitHub Discussions This roadmap works — but only if you execute it consistently. No random scrolling, no skipping weeks. You don’t need a degree from a top college. You need discipline, visibility, and solid basics.