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 # Coding Interview University
 
->**I originally created this as a short to-do list of study topics for becoming a software engineer, but it grew to the large list you see today.
-The items listed here will prepare you well for in an interview at just about any software company, including the giants: Amazon, Facebook, Google or Microsoft.**
+> I originally created this as a short to-do list of study topics for becoming a software engineer, 
+> but it grew to the large list you see today. After going through this study plan, [I got hired 
+> as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon](https://startupnextdoor.com/ive-been-acquired-by-amazon/?src=ciu)! 
+> You probably won't have to study as much as I did. Anyway, everything you need is here.
+>
+> The items listed here will prepare you well for in an interview at just about any software company, 
+> including the giants: Amazon, Facebook, Google or Microsoft.
 >
 > *Best of luck to you!*