Why Dumb Software Engineers Get Offers (And You Don't)

Computer science students, new graduates, and software engineers...want to land your dream software engineering job/internship? Click here 👉 https://www.amanmanazir.com/coaching/... You’ve probably noticed it — people way less qualified than you keep getting software engineering offers… while you’re stuck refreshing your inbox. In this video, I break down exactly why “dumb” engineers keep winning, and what they understand about the hiring game that you don’t. I’ll show you how to fix your biggest bottleneck — whether that’s your resume, interviews, or networking — and finally start getting real offers instead of rejections. I'm Aman Manazir, a career coach and software engineer. I interned at companies like Amazon, Shopify, and HP in college, and the day I graduated I landed a $168,000/year* full-time software engineering job. I help you make it as a computer science student and landing your dream job. If you're a dedicated programmer who wants to land your dream internship or job in 2025 without spamming LeetCode, spending hours at career fairs, or applying to thousands of positions, join the Software Engineering Accelerator and work directly with me. Click this link to book a call: https://www.amanmanazir.com/coaching/... 📄 Get my free resume template - https://www.amanmanazir.com/resume 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice - https://www.amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📕 Get all my free Notion templates discussed here - https://www.amanmanazir.com/notion 📝 Sign up for Notion - https://affiliate.notion.so/2nh3pjr6l5l6 📷 Instagram -   / amanmanazir   🐦 Twitter -   / amanmanazir   00:00 The Real Reason You Can’t Get a SWE Job 00:59 The System That Changes Everything You Thought You Knew About Getting Hired 02:30 Why Companies Don’t Hire You for Your Skills 03:03 The Two Buckets That Control Your Career 04:51 The Hidden Bottleneck Keeping You Stuck 07:24 Why You’re Getting Interviews But No Offers 09:40 The Framework That Fixes Every Hiring Problem Disclaimer: The individuals shown in the thumbnail are used purely for illustrative and attention-grabbing purposes. This video is not intended to target, criticize, or single out any specific person or group. I believe every engineer and computer science student is capable and qualified in their own way. The goal of this video is to highlight common hiring patterns and help viewers understand how to improve their own results — not to judge or compare individuals.