Episode 6
Guest: Arpna Kumari
From GCE Gaya to Amazon | Internship, DSA, Placements & College Life
A practical conversation with Arpna Kumari about her journey from GCE Gaya to securing an Amazon internship. The discussion covers DSA preparation, placements, internships, LinkedIn, referrals, college life, GATE preparation, and how engineering students can create opportunities for themselves.
🧠 What Shivam Learned
The earlier you start building skills in college, the greater your long-term advantage becomes.
Do not wait for college or others to create opportunities for you; actively search for them yourself.
When large video exports fail, break the project into smaller sections and export them separately.
🤖 AI Learnings
Consistent preparation compounds over time and creates opportunities.
Strong online presence and networking can significantly improve career prospects.
Internships often come from initiative rather than waiting for formal placement opportunities.
✅ Action Items
Create a LinkedIn profile and optimize it.
Solve at least three DSA problems every day.
Apply for one internship or opportunity every week.
