My first interview, with a highly recognised company, left me really confused. I had followed all the advice from internet gurus, knew the questions they might ask, and had prepared good answers. I thought I was ready. But then, self-doubt crept in, and my insecurities took hold, leading to self sabotage. I began thinking negatively, like “I’m not from England” and “Maybe I don’t have enough experience”. These thoughts overpower me and made me mess up the opportunity. Sadly, I never heard back from them after the interview.

 

I do believe though that everything happens for a reason! As the journey of job hunting continued with its highs and lows resembling a mountain range, desperation began to set in. A shift in perspective became necessary; I needed to reevaluate my approach and identify where I was going wrong. Of course, being an immigrant navigating a pandemic and Brexit only added to the challenges. Still, I persisted, holding onto the belief that one day, I would succeed.

 

I teressly applied for numerous positions, the count lost somewhere amidst the process. I dedicated time to learning, reading, and gaining a deeper understanding of how the job market operates in the Uk. Once I made peace with myself and figured out where I went wrong, things started to make sense and fall into place.

 

Then, one day, an email arrived inviting me to an interview. I felt a surge of excitement; oddly, I was quite relaxed. The interview went exceptionally well, and I connected effortlessly with the interviewers. Little did I know that these two individuals would become incredibly important in both my life and my career.  A week later, I received a call confirming my second interview and acceptance into the company. I was so grateful and thrilled… I had finally achieved my goal.