21 Fall PSW | Two years of job hunting, switched to coding, successfully secured a work visa.
The author reflects on a two-year job search journey after graduation, eventually switching to tech and securing a visa-sponsored role. Initially stressed by visa pressure and peer comparison, they later realized life isn’t measured by a single standard and chose to follow personal interests, which led to improvement. They view rejections and failed interviews as part of growth, emphasizing that hiring is about fit rather than pure ability. The author also advises not to fixate on big-company grad schemes, to seek advice from others while making independent decisions, and to treat every application as progress. The key message: with clear goals, the right strategy, and consistent effort, achieving one’s aspirations is possible.