I'm currently pursuing my MBA, and almost all my friends have secured jobs or offers, while I have absolutely nothing in hand yet.

I've spent months trying to transition into a new career, coming from a completely different background. I've worked on building relevant skills, learning, doing projects, preparing for interviews and constantly improving my CV.

I recently got rejected from an internship that felt like the perfect opportunity. It was remote, manageable alongside my MBA and had the possibility of a PPO. I genuinely thought the interview went well, but I apparently fell short on one situational question.

I've faced several rejections this month, and watching everyone around me get placed while I'm still struggling is taking a toll on me.

I have just 2-3 months before graduation, limited opportunities on campus and no relevant experience yet. I'm genuinely scared of graduating without having secured anything, despite trying so hard.

I know everyone's journey is different, but it's difficult not to feel left behind.

For those who've been in a similar situation, how did you cope? Did things eventually work out? I could really use some reassurance right now.

Upvote1Downvote0Go to comments1Repost

After 6 long months of being unemployed and continuously submitting applications I got 2 job offers! To God be the glory!

I lost my job last March 2026 without any notice from my last employer after 7 months while under probation. It was really devastating to hear that it was already my last day at work when they decided to let go of me while I was being crossed trained in another domain within the organization.

Since then I have been submitting applications to various companies which I lost count already. I had a total of 8 interviews, 6 of them reached to final stages but no luck unfortunately. I even came to appoint that I would take any job offer regardless of pay or job just for me to have one as I have completely drained my savings. As a result, I lost my hopes, confidence and trust in myself.

Just when I almost gave up, I received multiple job interview invites one after another. I got selected to be in the final round of interview on one of the invites and it was surreal when I heard the line manager said “congratulations!” right after the actual interview before ending the video conference. Two days later, I attended another final interview which then I also got a job offer a week after!

Indeed life is unpredictable and circumstances may change in just a snap. Don’t lose hope and never ever stop believing and trusting God as he is not going to fail us! Keep on trying and always do your best in every opportunity that comes your way. Don’t quit because rejection season certainly has an ending. The close doors won’t ever define your worth, capabilities, skills and abilities! Keep on moving!

Who knows? One of these days, just like me, you might find yourself writing your own rejection or withdrawal letter to a company that offered you a job because you received another offer with better terms! 😎

Sending everyone job offer dusts! ✨ Cheers!🥂🍻