Abhijeet secured a record-breaking salary package of Rs 1.2 crore when he was hired by the American e-commerce giant, Amazon. He shared crucial insights into his strategy for achieving such a successful placement.
Abhijeet Dwivedi from IIIT Lucknow distinguished himself by securing the highest-paying job offer in the history of the institute, surpassing the usual association of record-breaking salary packages above Rs 1 crore with students from prestigious institutions like IITs and IIMs.
Abhijeet secured a record-breaking salary package of Rs 1.2 crore when he was hired by the e-commerce giant and American conglomerate, Amazon. According to his LinkedIn profile, he currently works as a software engineer and resides in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to landing his dream job, Abhijeet gained experience as an intern software engineer at renowned companies such as Upstox and Trifacta.
Abhijeet received the job offer while he was in the final year of his BTech in Information Technology at IIIT. After successfully securing the coveted offer, Abhijeet shared his preparation strategy and highlighted the crucial factors that contributed to his hiring. He attributes his success not only to his technical knowledge but also to his strong soft skills.
During his preparation for the placement rounds, Abhijeet dedicated himself to enhancing his soft skills, specifically focusing on improving his communication abilities and body language. He recognized the significance of these skills, considering them equally important alongside his technical expertise in his field. Additionally, Abhijeet emphasized the importance of building connections with senior peers, which helped him stay informed about potential opportunities and gather valuable advice to excel in job interviews.
