Sai Sree Ram Putta

Over the last 6 months at Google, I have referred 60+ people. More than 20 of them got interview calls, and 1 has been selected so far! 🎉 Referring someone takes less than a minute—if all the necessary details are in place. However, I often receive messages like, “I’m looking for internships” or “Are there any openings?” Here’s a tip: Always check the company’s careers portal first. It has the most up-to-date list of openings and helps streamline the process. To make your referral request effective, here are 3 key things I look for: 1️⃣ Resume Link: Share a link to your resume not a PDF. This ensures easy access and reference. 2️⃣ Job Link: Provide the specific job posting link you’re applying for. It avoids confusion and keeps things clear. 3️⃣ Fit for the Role: Write why you're the best fit for the role. For example: "Sai has over 2 years of experience in software development with expertise in building scalable distributed systems." Additionally, one common mistake I see is applying for roles you aren’t eligible for (especially among college students). This doesn’t help anyone. Please review the job requirements carefully before applying. A well-structured referral request not only saves time but also significantly increases your chances of success. Put in the effort, and opportunities will follow. 🚀 Let’s make this process smoother for everyone! #Google #Referral #JobSearchTips #CareerAdvice

I solved less than 300 LeetCode questions but still made it to Google! When I started problem-solving, I thought I had to grind through hundreds or even thousands of problems to improve. But over time, I realized: ✅ It’s not about the number of problems you solve. ✅ It’s about depth of understanding and recognizing patterns. ✅ Solving the right set of problems makes all the difference. Here are 20 LeetCode questions that can significantly boost problem-solving skills: 1️⃣ Merge Intervals 2️⃣ Koko Eating Bananas 3️⃣ Search in Rotated Sorted Array 4️⃣ Detect a Cycle in Linked List 5️⃣ Word Search II 6️⃣ Gas Station 7️⃣ Sliding Window Maximum 8️⃣ Coin Change 9️⃣ Word Break 🔟 Edit Distance 1️⃣1️⃣ Trapping Rainwater 1️⃣2️⃣ Largest Rectangle in a Histogram 1️⃣3️⃣ Rod Cutting 1️⃣4️⃣ Binary Tree Maximum Path Sum 1️⃣5️⃣ Number of Distinct Islands 1️⃣6️⃣ Rotten Oranges 1️⃣7️⃣ Course Schedule II 1️⃣8️⃣ Pacific Atlantic Water Flow 1️⃣9️⃣ Cheapest Flights Within K Stops 2️⃣0️⃣ Min Cost to Connect All Points These problems cover Greedy, DP, Graphs, Binary Search, Sliding Window, Trees, and more—helping to build a strong problem-solving mindset rather than just memorizing solutions. 💡 What I Learned Along the Way: 🔹 Quality over quantity—solving fewer problems deeply is better than rushing through many. 🔹 Pattern recognition matters—many problems share similar core ideas. 🔹 Revisiting and optimizing solutions—helps reinforce concepts and improve efficiency. If you’re preparing for interviews, don’t focus on hitting a high problem count. Focus on understanding concepts, thinking deeply, and solving strategically. Of course, sometimes we do need to practice more to get better. The key is to identify what works best for you—some may need more practice, while others improve by focusing on fewer problems but solving them deeply. #LeetCode #ProblemSolving #Google #CodingInterview #DSA #Tech #Growth

"𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 Amazon 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓." I waited 6 months for this mail. Every day, I hoped for this moment. But when it finally arrived, I realized it didn’t matter as much anymore. Why? Because during those 6 months, I focused on growth. I explored new opportunities, took on challenges, and ultimately accepted an offer from Google . As a result, I had to make the tough decision to reject the Amazon offer. And in doing so, I learned a valuable lesson: 👉 It’s not about the waiting; it’s about what you do while you wait. To everyone out there chasing their dreams, remember to stay proactive, keep learning, and trust the journey. You never know where it might lead you! 🚀 #GrowthMindset #CareerJourney #LessonsLearned #Amazon #Google #Persistence #Opportunities #TechCareers