SDE - Intern

Looking back at my journey, it wasn’t easy at all. During my initial attempts at interviews, I faced multiple rejections—not because I entirely lacked technical knowledge, but mostly due to poor communication skills and nervousness. Every rejection left me disappointed, but it also gave me clarity on where I needed to improve. During the winter vacation, I made a conscious effort to work on myself. I practiced coding regularly, revised important concepts, and most importantly, focused on improving my communication and confidence by doing mock interviews and explaining solutions out loud. By the time my final semester of B.Tech started, I knew this was my last chance to make something happen. Being from a tier-3 college, opportunities were extremely limited—hardly 4–5 companies visited the entire batch. That pressure was always there, but it also motivated me to give my absolute best. Then came ADP. The process had three rounds: an MCQ round on their portal, a coding round, and finally an HR round. I gave my all in every stage. This time, I communicated my thought process clearly, stayed calm, and trusted the preparation I had done. Finally, I cracked it. I was selected as a Campus Intern at ADP. This was especially significant for me because, after ADP, no other company visited our campus. This truly was my last chance—and I grabbed it. The whole journey taught me that rejection is not the end; it’s feedback. With consistency, self-improvement, and belief, even someone from a tier-3 background can achieve their goals.

It was an on-campus opportunity, so I applied through my college placement cell. After the initial shortlisting, I was invited to participate in the selection process conducted by ADP. The entire process, from application to final selection, was smooth and well-organized.