Building a Powerful Digital Footprint for Modern Tech Careers

Overview

Resumes and DSA scores are no longer enough. Recruiters now evaluate candidates through their GitHub activity, LinkedIn presence, and published work — often before a single interview. AI-powered screening tools have made online visibility a prerequisite, not a bonus.

This hands-on session equips students with a concrete playbook to build a compelling digital presence, understand modern hiring pipelines, and stand out through real-world proof of work — not just claims on paper.

Who should attend

B.Tech / M.Tech and BCA / MCA students, placement aspirants, early-career engineers, and anyone getting started with open source.

Agenda

• 01
  The Reality of Modern Hiring 10 min

  Why traditional approaches fall short, what recruiters actually evaluate, and the shift happening in campus placement pipelines.
• 02
  Understanding Your Digital Footprint 15 min

  What it means, why it matters, and real examples contrasting strong and weak digital profiles.
• 03
  Building Blocks of a Strong Profile 25 min

  GitHub projects and contribution patterns. LinkedIn positioning and storytelling. Portfolio design. Standing out through blogs and knowledge sharing.
• 04
  AI-First Hiring & The Evaluation Shift 20 min

  How AI is reshaping hiring pipelines, resume screening vs. online presence, and optimizing your profile for automated shortlisting.
• 05
  Open Source & Practical Exposure 20 min

  Getting started as a beginner, navigating programs like GSoC and hackathons, and turning contributions into career-shaping credentials.
• 06
  Your 90-Day Action Plan 15 min

  A step-by-step playbook for the next 30, 60, and 90 days — common mistakes to avoid and why consistency beats intensity.
• 07
  Q&A + Closing ~15 min

  Open discussion, personalized guidance, long-term career mindset, and an introduction to the book Digital Footprint for Software Engineers.