How a Viral Tweet Landed Me Multiple Job Interviews

#twitter #interview #beginners #career

We all enjoy using social media. In today's digital world, it’s nearly impossible to find someone who doesn’t. Social platforms wield immense power—capable of making someone famous overnight. However, such power has its downsides. Today, I’ll share how one casual tweet (or X, as it’s now called) turned my luck around and landed me multiple internship interviews when I was struggling to get any.

Background

Hi, I’m Chirag Aggarwal, a 3rd-year B.Tech CSE student at a tier-3 university in India. Like many in my situation, I was struggling to secure an internship, despite:

Two previous internship experiences
Multiple solid projects
A portfolio website
A CGPA of 9.71
And much more

At the same time, I was practicing DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms) daily. Although not always required for internships, I was targeting companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs, where DSA knowledge is crucial.

The Tweet

One day, I realized I had completed 400 problems on LeetCode. Normally, this would be a moment of pride—a milestone to share on LinkedIn and celebrate. But instead of feeling accomplished, I was disappointed. Despite my constant effort, I felt unrewarded. So, I vented my frustration on Twitter:

When I posted it, I didn’t expect much. I often tweeted random thoughts, and this felt like just another one of them. But, as you can see from the numbers above, it was anything but ordinary.

Soon, my phone started buzzing... and it didn’t stop. Thousands of people joined the conversation.

The Reactions

The responses to my tweet generally fell into three categories:

Struggling comrades who empathized and shared similar struggles.
Critics who blamed me for focusing on DSA instead of development.
Supporters who offered genuine help and advice.

Struggling Comrades

The first category overwhelmed me. I was shocked to see so many talented individuals facing the same struggles. It felt like the entire industry was filled with people like me—working hard and still not seeing results.

Here’s one response that really stood out:

Critics

This was, unsurprisingly, the largest group. Due to the viral nature of my tweet, many people jumped to conclusions and shared similar critiques:

(Thanks, Rohan. Really appreciated that last one! 😅)

Most critics suggested I focus on projects and development instead of just DSA. Ironically, that’s exactly what I’d been doing for a long time. I’ve always enjoyed development more than solving DSA problems, contributing to open source, and building amazing stuff.

Still, I understood their perspective. If I saw someone only doing DSA without focusing on development, I might have left a similar comment.

Supporters

This was my favorite category. Although smaller, it was still more support than I’d ever expected. These tweets genuinely lifted my spirits:

These words reminded me that I was on the right track and just needed to keep pushing forward.

What Happened Next?

I got calls. Emails. Offers.

The viral tweet brought me visibility—a crucial factor in landing interviews. I had a few rounds with different companies, but in the end, I accepted an offer that didn’t even require a formal interview. After an introductory call and a basic assignment, I was handed the offer letter.

This happened thanks to one person: