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Pranav Bakare
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Top 5 things that will help you during your Interview Process

Helpful Tools and Platforms During Interview Preparation:

  1. LinkedIn

Useful for networking and connecting with professionals.

Helps increase visibility among recruiters.

  1. Naukri.com

A job portal for applying to jobs and getting approached by recruiters based on your profile.

  1. Medium

Blogging platform to publish technical articles and showcase your knowledge.

  1. Dev.to (dev.to)

Developer-focused blogging platform, similar to Medium, for sharing technical content and learning from the community.

  1. Linktree

A tool to organize and share your work (GitHub, blogs, portfolio) through a single link, making your digital presence easier to access.


  1. LinkedIn – The Ultimate Networking Platform

LinkedIn is more than just a digital resume—it’s a professional networking hub. I used it to:

Connect with industry professionals and recruiters.

Stay updated with job opportunities.

Showcase my achievements, skills, and certifications.

If you’re actively looking for a job or simply building your personal brand, LinkedIn is the go-to platform.


  1. Naukri – Your Gateway to Opportunities

Naukri.com is one of India’s leading job portals. It helped me:

Apply for relevant job openings.

Get discovered by recruiters looking for candidates with my skillset.

Track application progress and interview schedules.

Keeping your profile updated here increases your chances of getting interview calls.


  1. Medium – Share Your Knowledge with the World

Medium is a blogging platform where I started publishing technical articles based on my experiences. It helped me:

Clarify my own understanding by writing about what I learned.

Build a portfolio of content to share with potential employers.

Reach a wider tech audience.

If you enjoy explaining concepts or sharing tutorials, Medium is a great place to start.


  1. Dev.to – A Developer-Focused Blogging Community

Dev.to (dev.to) is similar to Medium but tailored specifically for developers. What I liked about it:

It’s more community-oriented and open-source-friendly.

Perfect for sharing coding tips, tutorials, and problem-solving approaches.

Easier engagement from other developers through comments and reactions.

It’s especially useful if you’re in the developer ecosystem and want to build a reputation in the community.


  1. Linktree – Showcase All Your Work in One Place

Linktree is a simple but powerful tool that lets you compile all your important links—your resume, GitHub, blogs, portfolio, and more—into a single, shareable page. I used it to:

Create a personal digital portfolio.

Share all my work in one click during applications or networking.

Maintain an updated professional identity.


Conclusion:

These tools collectively helped me prepare better, stay organized, and be visible to the right people. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or trying to level up your presence, I highly recommend using a combination of these platforms to stand out. Your journey is unique—but having the right tools can make all the difference.

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