In 2022, Abhijay Arora a Indian professional made the bold decision to quit his lucrative job in Switzerland. He was earning a handsome salary of Rs. 90 lakh-per-year in his role in Switzerland. However following his bigger ambition of studying at a top US business school was more important for Abhijay. Moreover, since he was dissatisfied with the lack of growth potential and driven by a desire for something more meaningful. He enrolled for an MBA, convinced that it would open new doors.
What followed after he completed his MBA?
After graduating from the prestigious institution of Harvard, Abhijay found himself facing a stark reality. This was that despite being an alumnus and having a solid academic record, job offers simply did not come through. In fact, he applied for well over 400 positions, each time hearing nothing but silence. Traditional networking methods didn’t work. LinkedIn applications didn’t help. The idea of a stable income after an MBA seemed like a distant dream to him. Although a lot of people would have given up, but he did not.
Abhijay’s strategy Persistence + New Strategy!
Rather than continuing with the same old approach of submitting standard applications, he changed his job-seeking strategy entirely. He changed his CV, tailored approaches for different kinds of roles and companies, and experimented with alternative ways to stand out. He says he refused to let the rejections affect him and instead focused on continuous learning, adapting, and persisting. It wasn’t easy each rejection bit hard he said. But gradually, his new approach started to pay off.
Victory at Last A Role at Google
Six months after changing his strategy, the breakthrough finally came since he secured a position at a major technology company, landing a Product Manager role at Google (YouTube). This transition from despair to triumph validated all the faith he says he had placed in his capabilities and in taking risks for long-term payoff. For him, this isn’t just a job it’s proof that grit, resilience, and adaptability can outlast even hundreds of rejections.
What His Journey Teaches Us?
Abhijay’s story resonates with many individuals because it shatters some comforting myths. A top-tier degree doesn’t guarantee instant success. A high-paying past doesn’t shield you from career uncertainty. What matters more is sustained effort, strategic thinking, and being willing to evolve. Additionally, it’s a testimony of courage that shows by leaving comfort behind, embracing uncertainty, and refusing to settle until one’s ambitions are fulfilled. For many, it offers a powerful reminder: sometimes the most valuable thing you invest is not money or credentials, but belief in yourself, and in the possibility of a different future.
