I got placed in TCS through campus placements, but I couldn’t get into product-based companies during college. Now I’m a bit worried about whether this will affect my future chances. Is it possible to move to companies like Amazon, Flipkart, or Google after some experience? What should I focus on as a fresher to make that switch later?
Yes, 100% possible. And it’s not rare either.
I started my career at TCS, didn’t get into any product company during campus placements, and honestly my initial project had nothing exciting. That phase actually pushed me to get serious. I picked one language, stuck to it, and spent most of my free time grinding DSA. Arrays to graphs, one topic at a time. No shortcuts.
Here’s the reality check most people miss:
Product companies don’t really care what project you’re doing in TCS. Bench, support, documentation — none of that matters. In interviews, they only care about how well you can think, code, and optimize.
Once I was confident, I started applying aggressively and giving interviews. Rejections came, but offers came too. That’s how the switch happened.
If you’re in TCS right now, you actually have one big advantage: time. Use it well.
Practice DSA regularly, solve problems on coding platforms, keep your resume simple, and stay consistent.
Plenty of people have moved from TCS to Amazon, Flipkart, Google, and similar companies. It’s not magic — just focused prep and patience.
And yes, the pay jump feels unreal when it finally happens