Info and Guidelines to become the next lead for GDSC IITK

1. Become the
next LEAD

2. Sahil Singh
Lead, GDSC IITK, 2023-24
Speaker for the session

3. Before
proceeding
please
note, This session is part of the Road to GDSC Initiative
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/road-to-gdsc-23

4. • These sessions do not give any surety on their selection.
• This is just to polish your skill set in order to present yourselves better in the ongoing application process.
• The participants do not get any perks such as goodies or certificates for attending the session.
Please note

5. Timeline
Let's have a quick look at the timeline

6. (only for current Lead)

7. Why join
GDSC?

8. Learn how to present yourselves better in the
application phase of GDSC Lead position with
the help of the training sessions designed
especially according to the GDSC Application
Process requirements. May that be your
written application or final interview
presentation, GDSC Leads will help in guiding
you!
Learn

9. GDSC Leads are bringing some training
sessions that you must know for your
application journey. From business
communications to leadership qualities and
technical aptitude, GDSC Leads have ample
content designed specially for you!
Elevate

10. With the training sessions, you will grow your
skill set in various domains. This will not only
help you in your application process but also
enable you to be a strong professional in the
industry. You also get a chance to grow your
network as you connect with like minded
individuals and industry experts!
Grow

11. Initial
Application

12. Answer few community questions about yourself. These include:
1. What is your motivation to run a Google Developer Student Club at your
Institution?Have you been a part of any community before? Mention what inspires
you to run a community and how GDSC would impact your community
1. What is your experience in leading a project or a team?Tell us about your experience
as a team leader. What was challenging for you, how did you solve problems, what is
the best part of being a leader for you?
1. What is your experience with technology? What developer technology do you find
most interesting and why? What role does technology have in community? How have
you shared your experiences with technology products and platforms with others? In
what ways are your academic studies integrating/exploring technology?​
1. Record a 90-second video and share why you believe you are a fit to be a GDSC
Lead at your educational institution. In the video, you are welcome to tell us about
yourself and share your interests and aspirations for the GDSC community at your
educational institution.​
1st step: QnA

13. • We encourage you to attend all the training sessions. However, it completely
depends upon you to decide.​
• No privilege will be given to the applications who attended the training sessions.
• We will not provide the session recordings. Please actively take notes during the
session.
• The direct training sessions are designed for you to cover the good to have qualities
that will make you present yourselves better in the selection process of GDSC Lead
position. The GDSC Lead have ample of content to support you throughout the
application Process.​
2nd step: Training
Sessions

14. An interview conducted by a Googler to judge your coding, development, leadership
qualities
My tip: Have some good projects on your profile, previous leadership engagement will be
helpful​
4th step: Interview
Process
Aptitude and Coding Online Diagnostic Test
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
My tip: Have your basic concepts of DSA clear
3rd step: Diagnostic
Test

15. • Presentation Slides:
• Session #1: GDSC Program Overview & Effective Writing + Speaking Skills
• Session #2: Leadership - Team & Event Management
• Session #3: Technical Skills
• Session #4: Interview Preparation
• GDSC Lead Info
Resources

16. • Listen to expert sessions here for inspiration and insights
to share during your sessions. You can also play these
recordings during the sessions to share the insights with
the participants as well.
• Session #1 Recording
• Session #2 Recording
• Session #3 Recording
• Session #4 Recording
Recorded Sessions

17. • Assignment Links: Encourage active
participation by sharing
assignment links for students to
practice and prepare better for
the application process.
• #1 Assignment
• #2 Assignment
• My tip: Do mock interviews with friends, Complete the
assignments for better practise
Assignments
These are not compulsory for Lead applications, but
will help you in the application procedure and increase
your chances

18. • Strong Technical Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Management Skills
• Appreciable Time dedication
Prerequisites

19. • Leadership opportunity
• Projects building
• Recognition from Google
• and up to you how you make out
the most of this
No monetary compensation
PERKS as a GDSC Lead

20. My Journey
1. Application for GDSC Lead
2. Setting up a new organization at IITK
3. Initial Events
4. Engaging the mass audience to build skills
5. Solving Problems
6. Impact created

21. Important
numbers
Impact Created around campus

22. Community
1,150
1,050
1,080
250
GDSC IITK Portal
Instagram
Linkedin
YouTube
3500+ community in <8 months
numbers may vary +/- 50

23. Attended by ~450 students Attended by ~350 students
Workshop over 1 week: 2 sessions
2 hackathons
80 submissions, 10 people qualified​
Participated by ~220 teams
11 teams qualified for final round
5 teams won the competition and were
facilitated
Competition held over 1 month​
GDSC IITK Info Session: Solutions Ideathon Generative AI Workshop
Events

24. ~400 students applied
~200 people selected
~62 people completed the campaign and
were facilitated
~600 students applied
CyberSecurity speciliazation offered for free
9 Tech projects offered for winters 2023
700+ people applied
~450 selected
~250 completed the projects
Cloud Study Jam Winter Projects CyberSecurity Study Jam
Events

25. ~100 students attended
Session by Google Developer Expert
Multiple Projects coming up
High prep project under the Solutions
Challenge
16 team members completed this project in
a timeline of <1 month with midsems in
place
Getting Started with Firebase FeedHarmony Projects coming up
Events
and many more….

32. 1.Form 1
2.Feedback Form
3.1st Step
Application
Form Links
💻 MANDATORY FOR LEAD APPLICATION
Please fill out all these forms

33. Fill Form 1 now

34. Big Surprise!!
Nomination 1 Nomination 2 Nomination 3
I can nominate 3 students to Google for Lead of IIT Kanpur

35. What to do for being
Nominated?
You will have to convince me of your dedication through
your work
A checklist
☑ Setup a meeting with me and explain why you should
be the upcoming lead
☑ Contribute in the organisation, management and
development of the upcoming events
☑ Get involved with projects (if any). Idea is to get
involved in as many events to showcase your
dedication
☑ Enhance your resume and portfolio

36. QnA?

37. Thanks