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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 29

🚨One interview question ruins more job applications than any other.

"Can you explain this gap in your resume?"

Here's exactly how to answer it (without sounding defensive): 🧵

1/ The biggest mistake?

Apologizing.

A career gap isn't a crime.

Explain it confidently and move on.

2/ Never say:

❌ "I couldn't find a job."

Say:

✅ "I used that time to upskill, work on personal projects, and prepare for the right opportunity."

Same gap.

Completely different impression.

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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 22

🚨Millions use VLC every day.

Almost none know about this.

It can stream 1,500+ TV channels and hundreds of live sports channels from around the world.

Here's how (using safe and public links only): 👇

1/ Download VLC (it's free)

• Windows, Mac & Linux → videolan.org

• Android & iPhone → Search "VLC" in the App Store or Play Store

2/ Grab a free public playlist

⚽ Sports channels:
github.com/iptv-org/iptv

📺 TV channels (News, Movies, Kids, Music):
github.com/Free-TV/IPTV

3/ Start streaming

• Open VLC

• Go to Media → Open Network Stream

• Paste the playlist URL

• Click Play

• Use Playlist View to browse channels

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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 7

A man woke up to 147 password reset emails.

Amazon.

Netflix.

PayPal.

LinkedIn.

Someone was trying to break into everything.

He spent hours changing passwords.

Nothing worked.

Then a cybersecurity engineer spotted the real problem in under 60 seconds.

"You've already been compromised."

What happened next surprised him.

Here's what every internet user should know:
🧵

1. Email Bombing

The Situation:

You wake up to 147 password reset emails.

Amazon.

Netflix.

PayPal.

LinkedIn.

Every account seems under attack.

Your first instinct is panic. You start changing passwords immediately.

The Mechanics:

The flood of emails isn't the real attack.

It's camouflage.

Attackers deliberately subscribe you to hundreds of newsletters and mailing lists at once.

The goal is to bury an important email inside the chaos.

A purchase confirmation.

A banking alert.

A password change notification.

Something they don't want you to notice.

The Fix:

Stop.

Before deleting anything, search your inbox for:

• "Order"
• "Purchase"
• "Invoice"
• "Password changed"
Those emails often reveal the actual target.

2. The Master Key Problem

The Situation:

You spend three hours changing passwords.

Yet suspicious activity continues.

How?

The Mechanics:

Most online accounts trust one thing above all else:

Your email.

If someone gains access to your inbox, they can reset passwords for dozens of services without ever touching your original credentials.

Your email account isn't just another account.

It's the control center.

The Fix:

Secure your email first.

Everything else comes second.

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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 5

Most people stop learning math after school.

Big mistake.

AI runs on math.

So does problem-solving, decision-making, and clear thinking.

Here's the roadmap I wish I had years ago:

1. Start with Algebra.

It's the foundation of everything that comes next.

Skip it, and higher math feels like random symbols.

Don't optimize for speed.

Optimize for clarity.

When each step makes sense, everything compounds from there.

📕Free resource:

The Organic Chemistry Tutor (YouTube)

Probably taught more people algebra than most schools.

2. Equations aren't math problems.

They're cause-and-effect maps.

The faster you see relationships, the faster you solve problems.

Next: Geometry.

It's not about memorizing shapes.

It's about training your brain to see patterns everywhere.

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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 4

STOP SAYING "HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL."

IT'S THE MOST FORGETTABLE EMAIL OPENER EVER.

HERE ARE 10 BETTER WAYS TO START A CONVERSATION 👇

1. The "Inbox Bump" Trap

The Situation:

You sent a proposal 5 days ago.

No reply.

You type "Any update on this?" because it feels quick, polite, and harmless.

In reality, you're sending the exact same message they receive from dozens of people every week.

The System:

Most inboxes are overcrowded.

Generic follow-ups create zero urgency and zero curiosity.

When someone sees "Any update on this?", they know it requires effort to think, evaluate, and respond.

So they postpone it again.

The Corporate Translation:

"I need an answer, but I'm giving you no reason to prioritize me."

The Pivot:

"Thought I'd bring this back to the top of your inbox. Curious if you've had a chance to review it."

Why it works:

It feels helpful rather than demanding and gives the recipient a natural path to respond.

2. The "Decision Avoidance" Trap

The Situation:

A prospect seemed interested.

The meeting went well.

Then...

Silence.

You send:

"Any update on this?"

And get ignored again.

The System:

People avoid decisions.

Your follow-up should reduce friction, not increase it.

The Corporate Translation:

"Please restart this conversation for me."

The Pivot:

"Are there any questions I can answer to help move this forward?"

Why It Works:

You're helping them decide instead of chasing them.

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Bishal Nandi

@LearnWithBishal

Jun 2

A friend of mine was struggling to get interviews.

So I helped them use Claude as a recruiter, resume writer, career coach, and interview coach.

10 days later?

6 interview calls.

These are the exact 8 prompts we used:

1/ The Resume Upgrade Prompt

Most resumes list responsibilities.

Great resumes sell results.

Prompt:

Act as a senior recruiter at a top company.

Here's my background:

[Experience, skills, achievements]

Rewrite my resume for:

[Target role]

Requirements:

• ATS-friendly format
• Strong action verbs
• Quantifiable achievements
• Industry-specific keywords
• Focus on impact, not tasks
Then score the resume out of 10 and suggest improvements.

2/ The Resume Match Prompt

Get past the ATS before a human even sees your application.

Prompt:

This is the job description:

[Paste JD]

This is my resume:

[Paste resume]

Analyze:

• Missing skills
• Missing keywords
• Weak sections
• ATS compatibility score
Then rewrite my resume so it closely aligns with the role while remaining completely truthful.
Show all changes made.

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