In this podcast, Aradhya , a Carnegie Mellon University student, shares his full journey from applying to over 700 internships, building a referral system using WhatsApp alumni data, to finally securing a Product Manager internship at Coinbase. He breaks down his resume strategy, the power of quantified impact, how to cold message seniors, and preparing for the Coinbase PM interview process, including product case questions and behavioral rounds.
This episode is packed with insights for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 international students, especially those targeting roles like Product Management, IT Project Management, or Business Analyst internships in the US.
If you're confused about resume building, PM interview prep, or wondering if you can succeed without a fancy background, this one’s for you.
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0:00 - Coming up
1:08 - Join my Job Accelerator program
2:03 - Intro: Who is Aardhya?
4:09 - Past internships in India (Mahindra & education startup)
5:10 - When he started applying (October 2024)
7:14 - Does University brand brand name guarantee internships?
8:45 - Join newsletter community for job seekers
10:50 - Building a strong resume
13:30 - Cold message template
16:00 - Resume Walkthrough
28:25 - Interview calls
29:30 - Cold applications vs referrals: What worked
31:00 - WhatsApp script to reach 400+ alumni for referrals
34:00 - Job application strategy
35:00 -The Coinbase story: How he got in after getting rejected
37:30 - Coinbase interview process
38:25 - How he prepared for PM interviews (resources & frameworks)
44:00 - Final advice for Fall 2025 students and what he would do differently
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