Share a goal and outline how you plan to achieve it.

My goal right now is to graduate from college and get into Google. Google is one company that I have immense respect for and the role Google has played in revolutionizing the Internet over the past few years is really baffling 

respect worthy. 

Google states that it's primary objective is to organize all the information available on the web and make it accessible to users. So, it is no surprise that Google

tests you heavily on 'Data Structures and Algortihms' in its interviews for a Software Engineer. But since I'm from ECE and do not have an algorithms course in my

curriculum, I plan it to learn it through other resources such as books and MOOCs.

Since Google is more often than not, exclusive to Computer Science students during on-campus placements, I'll have to apply off-campus. The procedure might be slightly 

tougher and more rigorous, but I have to condition myself to face the challenge.

In my second year, I plan on participating in the Google Summer Of Code and try my best to get my project get accepted. To do so, I need to be extremely good at coding and algorithms. That's why I plan on learning a core programming language like 'Java' and practise coding in a site like TopCoder or CodeChef.

Google also offers internships to junior college students. Although it is extremely tough to gain an opportunity to work with some of the best minds in Google, it definitely falls within the realm of the possible.

When Google bought Android in 2005, it lead to a revolution in the mobile development platform. Android is undisputably one of the most important 'parts' of Google (after Google Search). I also plan on learning some Professional Mobile Development Programming in the Android platform and develop a few good apps so that refelcts well on my resume.

Finally, I plan on improving my communication and other soft skills since they make a huge difference during the HRD interviews. A good grasp on the English language and flawless body language definitely makes for a good first impression on the interviewers.

Working in Google has been a dream for me ever since I was in high school. I aspire to work hard, work smart and some day, end up at Googleplex at Mountain View, California.

Rounak Banik

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