Breaking into AI Roles: A Practical 1:1 Roadmap with Palak Shivlani

In this 1:1 session, we’ll cover:

1. Preparing for AI roles from college — what to focus on early, skills to build, and mistakes to avoid
2. Understanding AI career paths — AI Engineer, ML Engineer, Applied AI, Product/AI roles, and how to choose the right fit
3. Personalized learning & project roadmap — what to learn, in what order, and which projects actually matter
4. Resume review & positioning — how to showcase AI, tech, and product experience effectively
5. Roles to apply for & hiring expectations — companies, job titles, and experience levels to target
6. Interview preparation strategy — technical concepts, case-style questions, and how to think through AI problems
7. Actionable next steps — a clear plan you can follow after the session