This document provides information about the Road to GDSC program to help students prepare their application for the Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) Lead position. The summary is: The Road to GDSC program consists of 4 training sessions covering the GDSC program overview, leadership skills, technical interview preparation, and networking opportunities. Students are expected to attend all sessions, provide feedback, complete assignments, and apply for the GDSC Lead position. The goal is to help students strengthen their applications through guidance from experts and interaction with peers. Participation in the program does not guarantee selection as a GDSC Lead.

1. Road to GDSC

2. Road to GDSC

3. Road to GDSC

4. Thank you for putting efforts in
applying to the GDSC program in
2023!

5. What Road to GDSC is about?
Series of training sessions by
our experts for you to provide
necessary insights about the
GDSC Lead Application Process.
Opportunity to polish your
skill set and perform better if
you are looking to apply in
2024-25.

6. What to expect?
3. Networking opportunities
with like minded students
across the country.
1. Four Curated training
sessions starting from
March 1st
2. Opportunities to
get first hand
guidance from the
experts

7. Session plan
GDSC Program
Overview & how to
submit a quality
application
Leadership (Team &
Event Management)
Technical Skills Interview
Preparation
Today! 6th March 8th March 10th March

8. What not to expect?
Participation in Road to GDSC Program does not confirm
selection as a GDSC Lead. It’s just an opportunity for you to learn
and present yourself in the interview process.
Any certification for attending the sessions as a part of Road to
GDSC Program.

9. What we expect from you?
Attend all the training sessions
Submit the feedback form after every training session
Complete the assignment that’ll be given to you after every session
Apply for the position of GDSC Lead as the application window opens

10. Professional Developers Entrepreneurial Devs
Student Developers
Women Developers
Expert Devs/Influencers
University focussed
India Edu Program

11. What are
Google Developer Student Clubs?

12. A university based community groups for students interested
in Google developer technologies.
❏ Knowledge sharing in a peer-to-peer learning
environment
❏ Building solutions to solve local problems
Helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice!
Program Overview

13. Our
Vision
To Empower and Impact students
grow through technology
Bridging the gap between
theory and practice
Help you become more
Employable

14. Connect.
Learn.
Grow.

15. The world is going through transformation :
Positive and Negative
If you have a solution, then this is the chance for you!

16. Adopt a Problem
Solving Approach
Aspire to become
the Role Model
Strive to bring the
Change
Start your journey to become the
change-makers of tomorrow!

17. On a scale of 1-10 how
motivated are to
apply for GDSC Lead
application in 2024?

18. Stages of GDSC Lead application process
Appear for the final
virtual interview
Submit your
application +
YouTube video
Appear for the
Diagnostic Test

19. Demystifying the
Application
submission!

20. The application form includes, questions to
Understand your
motivation to
apply
Know more about
your leadership
experiences
Hear more about
your favorite
technology and
experience
working with it
And last a video to
hear from you!

21. While answering the questions, make sure you
build a narrative to keep the reader engaged:
● Start with your motivation to apply for the position
● Then talk about your past experience (only relevant experience)
● Express your passion for technology and community
● Outline your vision as a Lead

22. Make sure you don’t overlook these areas:
● Do not leave any field empty
● Recheck before submitting for Grammatical mistakes
● Do not provide vague answers
● Do not ignore the community aspect
● Do not neglect your personal story

23. Let’s take a look at
a few examples!

27. Why is it important to submit a good video?
●As a Lead, you will host sessions and connect
with members of your community and it is
important to have good communication skills
●It is the first interaction we have with you -
keep it captivating
●It shows your efforts and passion as
you present

28. How to correctly record & submit the video?
● Clear your background & record in
landscape
● Make sure there is no background noise
● Look into the camera while you are
speaking
● And lastly, start with a smile!
● Prepare your script
● Keep the content short & crisp
● Revise the script beforehand for
confidence
Set up Requirements Some tips & tricks

29. The pint-sized moves
that’ll have a macro impact
in your application
evaluation !

30. ● Make sure all the social media links are working
● Double check all the subjective answers for grammatical and
spelling mistakes
● Make sure all the required fields are submitted
● Make sure you have provided the correct chapter name & city

31. And lastly!
The most
important thing..

32. Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V?
No
Ctrl+Create

33. ● Your authenticity matters
● You build credibility by presenting your unique
perspectives and insights
● Originality leads to higher engagement levels

34. See you on
6th March
for the next session.
Thank You!