Pune grad turned Rs 6 lakh LPA into a Rs 2 crore US role. Here's her advice
Landing a high-paying job is rarely about luck alone. Behind every career milestone are years of learning, changing strategies and understanding what employers are really
Landing a high-paying job is rarely about luck alone. Behind every career milestone are years of learning, changing strategies and understanding what employers are really looking for. That is the message Devshree Bharatia hopes to share after her own journey from a Tier-3 college in Pune to a high-paying role in the United States. In an Instagram post, Bharatia reflected on starting her career with a salary of Rs 6 lakh per annum before eventually securing a job with an annual package of around Rs 2 crore. Read Full Story More importantly, she said her goal was to help others avoid the years of trial and error she experienced.
According to her, lessons that took three years to learn can be applied much sooner with the right approach. DON'T JUST APPLY, GET NOTICED One of Bharatia's biggest lessons is that applying for jobs alone is not enough. She encouraged professionals to keep applying through platforms such as LinkedIn but also work towards becoming visible enough for recruiters to approach them directly. According to her, a consistent LinkedIn presence can help build credibility. She clarified that this does not mean becoming a full-time content creator. Instead, posting regularly about projects, learning and professional experiences can gradually establish expertise. As she explained, the aim is credibility, not followers.
She also warned jobseekers about "ghost jobs", saying many openings may not be actively hiring, which often leaves applicants wondering why they never hear back. BUILD A RESUME THAT STANDS OUT Bharatia also stressed that resumes should go beyond listing work experience. She advised fresh graduates and early-career professionals to include projects, hackathons and research work wherever relevant. Instead of sending the same resume everywhere, she suggested tailoring it to match each job description. She added that proper formatting and applicant tracking system optimisation can improve the chances of getting shortlisted. PREPARE BEFORE THE INTERVIEW STARTS Interview preparation, according to Bharatia, begins well before the interview itself.
Depending on the role, candidates should prepare for data structures and algorithms, system design or business case discussions. She also recommended researching the company's products and understanding its business challenges. This, she believes, helps candidates anticipate questions and have more meaningful conversations during interviews. For Bharatia, career growth was not driven by one breakthrough moment but by improving one step at a time. Through her post, she hopes others can shorten that learning curve and build stronger careers with a more focused approach. Ends
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