Submitting 100 applications and hearing back from 2.
SUBMITTING 100 APPLICATIONS AND HEARING BACK FROM 2.
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We’ve all been there, or are currently there. After years of intense academic rigor, late-night study sessions, and the unspoken pressure of an elite education, the expectation is a smooth sailing into a dream career. Right? Then reality hits, and it's less a smooth sail and more a brutal paddle against an invisible current. The transition from campus life, where opportunities often felt abundant, to the professional world can be profoundly disorienting.
You graduated with honors, perhaps from a world-renowned institution. You nailed complex problem sets, led impactful clubs, and built impressive resumes. Yet, the job hunt after Ivy can feel like an existential crisis. You meticulously tailor cover letters, perfect your resume, navigate endless online portals, and then... silence. Two interviews out of a hundred applications? It’s not just disheartening; it’s genuinely perplexing. You start questioning everything: your choices, your degree, even your inherent capability.
Let’s be clear: this isn't a reflection of your intelligence or your potential. It’s a testament to a complex, competitive market and the sheer volume of applications. What you learned on campus – resilience, critical thinking, adaptability – these are precisely the skills you need now. This weird transition nobody warned us about is a test of grit, not a judgment of your worth. Keep refining, keep networking, and remember the value you bring. You’ve overcome tougher challenges.
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