Neha

I landed in the UK with big dreams, a student loan, and the weight of making it all count in June 2024.

I told myself I’d stay ahead. Apply early. Be consistent. Make every hour work in my favour.

Six months into the programme, I started applying.

First for part-time roles, then internships, and then full-time jobs. It felt like a race with no finish line.

2,000+ applications 20 interviews 5 final rounds 3 offers

I managed it all using time boxing technique. Every hour was scheduled. My classes, job search, part-time shifts. But that didn’t make the silence easier.

Some days, not hearing anything hurt more than a rejection. Other days, I wondered if anyone out there was even reading my CV.

Then came the lowest point.

I finally got an offer. It felt like everything was finally falling into place. But before I could start, the offer was pulled.

Just like that, the relief I had waited months for disappeared.

It was hard. It felt personal, even though it wasn’t. And for a moment, I wanted to stop trying altogether.

But I didn’t.

In January 2025, I joined Unimad. I didn’t expect a miracle. I just needed help moving forward.

The Portfolio Builder helped me tell my story with clarity.

Interviewers noticed. They mentioned it in interviews.

The Value Proposition Document gave me confidence. It helped me stand out in final rounds.

The Cover Letter Builder and LinkedIn Optimisation made me feel seen by the right people.

And most importantly, there was Shaki. The one who reminded me of my worth when I had forgotten it myself.

That’s when everything started to shift, I stopped trying to be perfect.

I focused on being clear. Clear about what I bring to the table, who I am, and why I belong in the room.

In March 2025, I started working.

Not just any job, but one that came after everything had fallen apart. And that made it mean even more.

This journey taught me that rejection isn’t a verdict.

It’s part of the process, and it isn’t always visible.

But if you keep showing up, it builds.

Getting a job isn’t just about results.

It’s about becoming the kind of person who is ready for what comes next.

Keep showing up, and keep improving.

Your story is just getting started.