Articles by Ananya Reddy
CAREER ADVICE
How I Got 10 Offers in 6 Weeks Using Only flashfirejobs.com (Product Manager Edition)
By Ananya Reddy
Struggling to get interviews as a product manager? I was too — until I found flashfirejobs.com. This blog breaks down exactly how I used it to go from confusion and rejection to multiple offers in just 6 weeks, without referrals or recruiters.
Jan 1, 2025
14 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
How to Land a U.S. Internship After 2 Semesters
By Ananya Reddy
No U.S. experience? No referrals? No problem. Here's a step-by-step game plan for international students to land their first internship after just two semesters.
Jul 21, 2025
5 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
The Job Hunt Nearly Broke Me — Until I Discovered This One Strategy That Changed Everything
By Ananya Reddy
Searching for a job in the U.S. as an international student isn't just hard—it's emotionally exhausting. Here's the one strategy that changed my entire job search.
Jul 22, 2025
7 MIN READ
SUCCESS STORIES
3000 Applications, 3 Weeks, 12 Offers: How I Finally Cracked the U.S. Job Market with Flashfire
By Ananya Reddy
I watched my peers hustle daily with 3,000+ manual applications and get nothing. Then I tried Flashfire's Executive Plan, got 1,000+ applications sent for me, and walked away with 12 job offers in 3 weeks.
Jul 28, 2025
6 MIN READ
VISA & IMMIGRATION
The H-1B Lottery System Explained — What to Expect in 2026
By Ananya Reddy
A complete guide for international students navigating their U.S. career ambitions. Understand the lottery system, new policies, and strategic pathways beyond chance.
Oct 8, 2025
18 MIN READ
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
How I Balanced Studies and Extracurriculars in 12th Grade — and Built the Foundation to Study and Work Abroad Faster
By Ananya Reddy
A personal journey of lessons, discipline, and early preparation — powered by balance and clarity.
Oct 22, 2025
10 MIN READ
VISA & IMMIGRATION
New $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Every F-1 Student Should Know
By Ananya Reddy
You're in the U.S. on an F-1 visa: lectures, coding sessions, team projects, maybe a late-night snack break. You're dreaming ahead—OPT, maybe STEM extension, and eventually — the coveted H-1B. But as of September 2025, the hiring landscape just shifted.
Oct 27, 2025
8 MIN READ
CAREER ADVICE
From Resumes to Algorithms: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Hiring
By Ananya Reddy
For years, landing a job was about who you met, how well you interviewed, and how polished your resume looked on paper. Today, the rules have changed. Your resume doesn't even reach human hands at first — it passes through a gatekeeper that never sleeps: artificial intelligence.
Oct 27, 2025
10 MIN READ
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Canada or USA: Which Country Offers Better Career Growth for International Students?
By Ananya Reddy
A data-driven comparison of Canada vs. the U.S. across employability, earnings, immigration, ecosystems, and ROI — with practical guidance for international students.
Nov 3, 2025
15 MIN READ
CAREER PLANNING
USA vs United Kingdom: Which Country Gives International Graduates a Faster Path to Career Success?
By Ananya Reddy
A data-driven comparison of the U.S. vs U.K. for international graduates — jobs, visas, sponsorship, ROI, and long-term growth — plus how Flashfire accelerates outcomes.
Nov 6, 2025
14 MIN READ