Get Ready for Your First Job: Aptitude, Coding, and Interviews

Step-by-step roadmap to balance aptitude skills, coding, and interview prep for placements. Build confidence, skills, and a project showcase.

Weekly Hours: 10
Estimated Weeks: 8

Phases

Foundation and Aptitude

Start with basic aptitude topics and job readiness. Learn problem-solving, time management, and improve your English. Build good study habits and set your goals.

2 weeks

Understand common aptitude topics (percentage, ratios, puzzles)
Learn to manage time and plan
Improve English grammar and vocabulary
Explore job roles and requirements
Set career and practice goals

Solve basic math problems (percentages, ratios)
Spot patterns in puzzles
Write simple email drafts
Set study schedules (calendar app)

Aptitude practice books
Mock test platforms
Resume tips guide
Job descriptions database

Complete 5 mock aptitude tests with 75%+ accuracy
Draft your first resume (Word or Google Docs)
List 3 target job roles and companies

Coding Basics and Practice

Build your coding foundation in a common language (example: Python, Java, or C++). Understand basic logic, data structures, and practice with challenges.

2 weeks

Learn a programming language’s basics
Understand data types and structures
Solve beginner coding questions
Write simple programs with functions
Read and debug code

Write basic code (input, output, loops)
Implement arrays or lists (sort numbers)
Debug and fix errors (find syntax mistakes)

Online coding platforms
Book: Learn to Code
Visual debugging tool
Sample coding tests

Solve 30 beginner problems on coding platform
Pass timed coding test with 2/3 success
Share code solution with comments

Showcase Project and Advanced Coding

Apply what you learned in a project. Learn to use files, handle forms, manage state, and test your code. Prepare a live demo and written tests.

3 weeks

Build a project from start to finish
Practice file handling and user input
Test your code with sample data
Document your work clearly

Build and test a job application tracker (save, filter, edit jobs)
Write form input handling (collect job details)
Track state (job application status)
Write simple tests (check valid inputs)

Project starters and templates
Testing tool (unittest, PyTest, or similar)
Version control tool (Git basics)
Deployment guides

Finish a job application tracker project (with CRUD features)
Write and pass 5+ project tests (unit or integration)
Deploy your project online (public link)
Write clear readme and usage docs

Interview Preparation and Soft Skills

Learn to answer common interview questions and improve speaking skills. Practice with mock interviews and get feedback. Prepare for HR and technical rounds.

1 weeks

Answer standard interview questions
Practice speaking clearly
Learn to explain your project
Prepare HR and technical answers

Give clear self-introduction
Explain project features (tracker demo)
Answer scenario questions (strengths/weaknesses)
Describe code logic

List of interview questions
Mock interview platforms
Feedback checklist
Video recording tool

Complete 2 mock interviews (with feedback)
Record a 2-minute project introduction video
Answer 10 common HR and technical questions (written)

Final Review and Applications

Polish your materials, review your skills, and apply to jobs. Follow up on applications and practice troubleshooting. Get support for last-minute doubts.

1 weeks

Review and improve your resume
Check project readiness
Apply to selected jobs
Prepare for quick revision

Edit and proofread resume
Test project form and deployment (tracker live demo)
Write application emails
Prepare for quick question rounds

Resume checklist
Application portals
Project feedback form
Quick revision notes

Send 5 job applications with resume and project link
Have project demo link in your resume
Get peer review of final resume and project

Weekly Plan

Week	Focus	Why	Tasks	Deliverables
1	Aptitude Skills and Research	Aptitude questions are common in most placements.	Solve basic maths (percentages, averages) using mock test platform, Practice logical puzzles (online games), Review sample job descriptions for skills needed, Draft your first resume (Word), List top 3 job interests	Resume draft file, Completed 2 mock aptitude tests
2	Aptitude and Communication	Strong aptitude and English help clear first rounds.	Take 3 timed aptitude quizzes (online platform), Practice English speaking (record voice, play back), Write 2 sample cover letters (Word), Solve 2 logic puzzles daily, List 2 strengths and examples (Google Docs)	2 cover letter samples, Feedback on updated resume
3	Programming Basics	Knowing coding basics is needed for most technical jobs.	Learn variables, loops, and functions (coding tutorial), Solve 3 easy programming questions daily (HackerRank, LeetCode, or CodeChef), Debug sample code snippets (find errors using IDE), Try a mini project (simple calculator), Watch code walkthrough videos	30 beginner code problems solved, Mini project shared
4	Data Structures and Practice	Key coding interview topics are data structures.	Learn about arrays and lists (tutorial), Solve array-based questions (sort, search) using online platform, Explore basics of dictionaries or maps, Practice writing short functions, Review common programming errors	Completed 3 array/list exercises, Coding practice report
5	Start Showcase Project (Job Application Tracker)	A project shows your coding and practical skills.	Plan project features (list, add, edit applications), Set up project files using template (GitHub or local folder), Create main form for data entry (name, role, status), Save application data to file or database, Implement view and filter by status	Working add/view forms, Project plan and initial code on GitHub
6	Project Features and Testing	Testing your project builds strong coding skills.	Add edit and delete application functions, Implement status update and filtering, Write tests to check features (using unittest or PyTest), Test project with dummy data, Fix bugs from test results	Project with CRUD and filters, Test results file
7	Polish Project and Interview Practice	Explaining your project prepares you for technical and HR rounds.	Deploy project online (Heroku, Netlify, or similar), Prepare and rehearse 2-minute project demo, Write project summary and key features (readme), Practice common technical interview questions, Record your project introduction on video	Live project link, Project demo video
8	Final Review and Applications	Finishing touches help you stand out in applications.	Revise and proofread resume, Update project readme and documentation, Check project deployment and links, Review quick notes on aptitude and coding, Apply to 2–3 target jobs per day	Final resume and project shared, At least 5 job applications sent