Agencies Sampriti says failing at interviews is also important as it motivates one to work harder.Budget 2022: Highlights Related Leadership matters: Transparency is key in conflict management, says Marico boss; Edelweiss MF CEO’s lesson for new managers Anupam Mittal committed Rs 5.4 cr to 24 businesses on ‘Shark Tank India’, says companies led by women, families impressed him Budget 2022: Zerodha boss hails crypto move by FM, says ready to offer if SEBI gives nod ‘Humbled’ and ‘honoured’: How Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella reacted to Padma Bhushan felicitation Each day, millions of people get interviewed for various kinds of jobs.While some make it in the initial attempts, several take time to crack these.Persistence remains the key to professional growth.No matter how many times you falter, or fail, consistently pursuing your goals can reap rewards in the long run.
If you dream big, it is important to emerge unscathed by the rejection e-mails, failed interviews, peer pressure and other constant discouragements.At the same time, these are opportunities for you to learn and do better next time.
If you doubt this, just ask Sampriti Yadav .The 24-year-old software engineer bagged a Rs 1.10-crore job with Google.
However, the journey to her dream job was a long and tough one.
“I used to feel nervous during interviews.
However, my support system — parents and close friends — consistently encouraged me to do better.I spent hours studying the big companies.Most interviews with large companies are like discussions.Practice and more practice helped me combat nervousness and take on interviews confidently,” says Yadav, who appeared for nearly 50 interviews at various places before landing the job at Google.
Her story reinstates the fact that hard work always pays off.
She asserts that it’s her strenuous efforts to do better at whatever endeavours she undertook that got her this far.
The young professional says failing at interviews is also important as it motivates one to work harder.The more effort you put, the better you get in the long run, says the young professional.
The Journey Matters More
A package worth a crore would be a dream for millions of Indians.
Yadav, too, says the money part is great but the achievement is of higher worth for her.
“Beyond the package, my placement in Google London is the most important aspect for me,” says Yadav, who completed her BTech in May 2021 from Delhi Technological University .The salary and other details were disclosed much later.
“My first reaction was gratitude, I felt grateful.It is the dream of every software engineer to get into one of the biggest tech firms.For me, getting a job at Google and that too in London was a very nice feeling.Personally, it was a boost of confidence.”
The software engineer says she did not realise the enormity of her accomplishment till relatives, friends and others started flooding her with congratulatory messages.
Recounting her experiences, she says this was not an easy achievement.Her journey from being a nervous interviewee to a confident go-getter was fraught with challenges.Like any other 24-year-old, Yadav too has had her bouts of oscillating feelings, peer pressure and countless distractions.
Source Of Inspiration
She drew inspiration from her parents to not lose track and keep the course.Her father Ramshankar Yadav works with State Bank of India, while mother Shashi Prabha is an Assistant Director at the Planning and Development Department, Bihar.
Agencies Sampriti with her parents Shashi Prabha and Ramshankar Yadav.”While growing up, I have seen my parents working hard day in and day out.
My mother appeared for competitive exams successively.Seeing my parents work hard, I decided to put my best efforts into whatever I undertook, be it studies or extracurricular activities.I draw inspiration from my parents and peers as well, as I believe that we get to learn something from everyone we come across,” says Yadav, who studied at the Notre Dame Academy, Patna .
Like most Gen-Zs, she enjoys social media, and aspires to be a content creator someday.”Social media is good in moderation.It is always good to keep it in check so that it does not get toxic.I too started with Facebook and Instagram.
Now I spend more time on LinkedIn.Social media is a great way to feel connected,” says Yadav, who is also trained in classical music.
Slow And Steady
So what will she do with her first pay cheque? Buy a lot of gifts for family and close friends, says the techie without missing a beat.
Any advice for youngsters who want to walk the same path as she has?
It is very important to take it slow, analyse and evaluate your goals for anyone aspiring big, says the engineer.
“When I look back, I think it is really important to go slow.Although things may seem distant from a larger perspective, having a clear goal and moving forward step by step is vital.Assessing resources at hand, networking and weighing all factors that might support your journey is key,” adds Yadav.
So slow and steady does win the race.
( Originally published on Feb 08, 2022 ).
