Introduction to BD Companies (Fresher Perspective)

When it comes to hiring fresh graduates in Bangladesh, companies generally fall into three categories:

1. Competitive Programming-Oriented
   (Examples: Enosis Solutions, Brain Station 23)
2. Development Experience-Oriented
   (Mostly smaller companies)
3. Mix of Both
   (But with more emphasis on competitive programming)

Competitive Programming-Oriented

• Your Codeforces rating doesn't matter much.
• Participation or achievements in ICPC or IUPC are good additions to your resume.
• Expect programming contests or problem-solving rounds (either live or via platforms like HackerRank) as the first step.

Development Experience-Oriented

• Focuses more on practical development skills than competitive programming background.
• Your portfolio, GitHub projects, and internships matter more.
• Good to master popular technologies like React/Angular, Node.js, Django, .NET, Java Springboot.
• The process usually involves technical interviews and small development tasks rather than problem solving rounds.

WARNING

I've seen Laravel stack has lower salary than other stacks on average, so I'll suggest to avoid that.

Mixed Approach

• Combines both styles, but still gives more weight to competitive programming.
• You might face both a problem-solving round and a small development task.

Process

1. Problem-Solving Round/Contest
2. Technical Round (Coding, OOP, Database, Operating System, etc)
3. HR Round

During the HR round, they often try to figure out how long you plan to stay with them.
Common question:

"Do you have plans to go for higher studies?"

Rule #1: Do NOT say “Yes.”
Even if you do plan to go abroad, don’t disclose it. Many companies take it negatively.

Instead, say something like:

• “I want to build my career in Bangladesh because of the opportunities and work culture here.”
• “I need to stay in Bangladesh for family reasons.”

Technical Round

• Some companies ask theoritical questions in technical

Advice for Freshers

• Choose a company prioritizing more on culture and learning opportunities, even if the salary isn’t great at first.
• As a fresher, you have low leverage — meaning you need the company more than they need you.
• Once you start working, you’ll gain experience and credibility, giving you more leverage for better opportunities later, and keep appying at other places.

TIP

Getting your first job is about entering the industry. Improving your position comes after.

Preparation Roadmap

We will guide through on

• Problem-Solving + Data Structures and Algorithms
• Object Oriented Programming
• Database
• Operating System
• Behavioral skills
• Technical skills
• Soft skills