For many working software engineers, evenings after a 9-5 job look the same: Solving DSA problems, learning new technologies, and preparing for interviews.But hard work alone doesn’t always transform to better opportunities.
That’s something Anurag realized during his journey from Deloitte to JP Morgan Chase & Co.
He had 2.5 years of experience as a software developer & was already practicing DSA regularly and kept improving his technical skills. However, despite studying daily, he still felt stuck.
The real issue wasn’t effort. It was a lack of structure.
The Challenges of Preparing Without Direction
Like most working professionals, Anurag struggled with:
→ Consistency
→ Knowing what to focus on
→ Balancing DSA, system design, and tech stacks
Over time, his preparation started feeling scattered, and progress became difficult to measure.
That’s when he realized he needed a more structured approach.
How Bosscoder Academy Helped
He eventually joined Bosscoder Academy’s Transformer programme to bring more clarity to his preparation.
According to him, mentorship was one of the most valuable parts of the program. He credits his mentor from Google, Rahul for helping him to improve not just technically, but strategically.
Through mock interviews, feedback sessions, and guided preparation, he identified:
→ Weak areas & how to structure solutions clearly.
He also emphasized & appreciated the constant placement support provided by the academy, including:
→ LinkedIn optimization
→ Resume feedback
→ Interview opportunities for SD1 and SD2 roles
Final Thoughts
Over time, this structured preparation at Bosscoder Academy, improved both his confidence and interview performance.
Eventually, Anurag successfully transitioned to JP Morgan Chase & Co. as a SDE-2.
His journey taught us a lesson that success in tech interviews is not only about working harder. It’s about preparing with the right structure, consistency, and guidance.
