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Long-form career guidance, real negotiation examples, interview preparation advice, and job-search lessons with clear takeaways.

Why Most Coding Interviews Fail (And How to Actually Fix It)

Interview Prep

Why Most Coding Interviews Fail (And How to Actually Fix It)

I failed 7 tech interviews before getting it right. Here's what nobody tells you about interview prep.

By siddiqkolimiApr 15, 20268 min read
My First Job as a Fresher (What I Wish I Knew Day 1)

Career Lessons

My First Job as a Fresher (What I Wish I Knew Day 1)

First day jitters, imposter syndrome, and what I learned in my first month at TCS.

siddiqkolimiApr 12, 20267 min read
Salary Negotiation: What Actually Happened When I Asked For 50% More

Career Growth

Salary Negotiation: What Actually Happened When I Asked For 50% More

I negotiated a ₹25 LPA offer up to ₹37 LPA. Here's exactly how.

siddiqkolimiApr 10, 20267 min read
How I Got My First Tech Job With Zero "Real" Experience

Job Search Tips

How I Got My First Tech Job With Zero "Real" Experience

From college projects to my first tech job at Amazon. What actually got me hired.

siddiqkolimiApr 8, 20268 min read
What I Wish I Knew About Job Hunting (After 50 Applications)

Job Search Tips

What I Wish I Knew About Job Hunting (After 50 Applications)

I applied to 50 jobs. Only 3 called back. Here's what changed.

siddiqkolimiApr 5, 20269 min read
From Internship to Full-Time: How I Converted My Offer

Career Growth

From Internship to Full-Time: How I Converted My Offer

Got an internship. Worked hard. Converted to permanent. Here's exactly what I did.

siddiqkolimiApr 1, 20266 min read
Remote Work Burnout: Why You're Tired (And What Actually Helps)

Work Culture

Remote Work Burnout: Why You're Tired (And What Actually Helps)

I burned out working from home. It wasn't Zoom fatigue.

siddiqkolimiMar 28, 20268 min read
Fresher Salary: What You Should Actually Expect (And How to Negotiate)

Career Growth

Fresher Salary: What You Should Actually Expect (And How to Negotiate)

My friends got ₹3 LPA, ₹8 LPA, and ₹12 LPA for the same fresher role. Here's why.

siddiqkolimiMar 25, 20267 min read
Switching Jobs: How I Negotiated 3x My Old Salary

Career Growth

Switching Jobs: How I Negotiated 3x My Old Salary

Moving from a startup to a big company and getting paid what I was actually worth.

siddiqkolimiMar 20, 20267 min read
I Left my "Dream Job" at a Startup. Here's Why.

Career Lessons

I Left my "Dream Job" at a Startup. Here's Why.

Not all startups are created equal. I learned that the hard way.

siddiqkolimiMar 12, 20269 min read