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Utkarsh
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Gurugram, Haryana, India
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I am pursuing btech in ece from a top private college in india and will graduate in 2026 with a 6.8 cgpa. Did not get placed on campus. Currently doing an internship that ends in july end. I am looking for cracking a job offer off campus but not sure what domain to target and projects to build. ?
Need guidance and mentorship.
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Donna Hull
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Columbia
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Utkarsh;
It sounds like you do not expect a job offer from the current company you are interning with or maybe you don't feel it is a good fit for you. As you are still in school or just graduating, why not look for another intern opportunity.
Is there a company or a couple companies that you really would like to work with? Or is that your question?
If that is your question, then you have to do some soul searching based on your education. What classes did you enjoy the most? In your internship were there tasks that you performed or work with others that you really found interesting?
Are you chasing the money and willing to jump from one project to the next? Or are you the type a person that wants stability and the confidence in employment that would be offered by a larger corporation.
Do your research, I have put a few links below which you may be interested in
https://edu.google.co.in/cs/access/internships.html
https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/career-programs/university/internships-for-students
https://www.inmobi.com/company/careers
https://www.phonepe.com/careers/
It sounds like you do not expect a job offer from the current company you are interning with or maybe you don't feel it is a good fit for you. As you are still in school or just graduating, why not look for another intern opportunity.
Is there a company or a couple companies that you really would like to work with? Or is that your question?
If that is your question, then you have to do some soul searching based on your education. What classes did you enjoy the most? In your internship were there tasks that you performed or work with others that you really found interesting?
Are you chasing the money and willing to jump from one project to the next? Or are you the type a person that wants stability and the confidence in employment that would be offered by a larger corporation.
Do your research, I have put a few links below which you may be interested in
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Smitha Srinidhi
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Smitha’s Answer
Hi Utkarsh,
Since you are currently doing an internship, this is a good time to identify the area you would like to specialize in. Explore different fields within Electronics and Communication Engineering, such as Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Semiconductor Technology, IoT, or any other domain that genuinely interests you. Once you have identified your area of interest, start looking for job opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.
A strong understanding of your core subjects, combined with genuine interest in the field, can significantly improve your chances of securing a good job. At the same time, focus on developing the soft skills employers look for, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism.
Also, prepare a well-structured resume that highlights your academic projects, internship experience, technical skills, certifications, and achievements. Showcasing the projects you have completed during your college years will help employers understand your practical knowledge and capabilities.
Since you are currently doing an internship, this is a good time to identify the area you would like to specialize in. Explore different fields within Electronics and Communication Engineering, such as Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Semiconductor Technology, IoT, or any other domain that genuinely interests you. Once you have identified your area of interest, start looking for job opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.
A strong understanding of your core subjects, combined with genuine interest in the field, can significantly improve your chances of securing a good job. At the same time, focus on developing the soft skills employers look for, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism.
Also, prepare a well-structured resume that highlights your academic projects, internship experience, technical skills, certifications, and achievements. Showcasing the projects you have completed during your college years will help employers understand your practical knowledge and capabilities.
summarised in short. great answer
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Anuj Gupta
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Anuj’s Answer
With a 6.8 CGPA, bypass traditional corporate filters by targeting Embedded Systems or Edge AI, where 2026 off-campus hiring trends heavily favor technical portfolios over academic grades.
Focus on building hardware-software integrated projects—like an RTOS-based smart sensor or a computer vision model optimized for microcontrollers—and meticulously document your code on GitHub.
Maximize your current internship by quantifying your impact before it ends in July, and actively hunt for startup roles on platforms like Wellfound or through networking on LinkedIn.
Focus on building hardware-software integrated projects—like an RTOS-based smart sensor or a computer vision model optimized for microcontrollers—and meticulously document your code on GitHub.
Maximize your current internship by quantifying your impact before it ends in July, and actively hunt for startup roles on platforms like Wellfound or through networking on LinkedIn.