Placement Preparation — Quick Reference Cheatsheet
Essential Formulas & Rules
Core Topics
Quantitative Aptitude:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to quantitative aptitude
Logical & Verbal Reasoning:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to logical & verbal reasoning
Technical DSA (LeetCode):
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to technical dsa (leetcode)
System Design (for Senior roles):
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to system design (for senior roles)
HR Behavioral Questions:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to hr behavioral questions
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to resume & linkedin optimization
Problem-Solving Templates
Template 1: Identify → Apply → Verify
Template 2: For MCQs
Most Common Question Types
| Type | What to Do | Time Budget |
|---|
|---|---|---|
| Direct formula | Apply formula directly | 30-60 sec |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-step | Break into steps, apply each | 1-2 min |
| Concept-based | Recall definition + example | 45 sec |
| Data interpretation | Extract data, compute | 2-3 min |
Revision Strategy
1 month before exam:
1 week before:
1 day before:
Labs Section
The Labs section for Placement Preparation has: