Persistence Pays: A Student's Story

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I went from ignored to hired by changing my strategy. These are the 3 steps that did it.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Rejected & Ignored: My Breaking Point

01:10 – Mentor Advice That Changed Everything

01:45 – Fix #1: Use Your Domain Experience

05:55 – Fix #2: Stop “Spray & Pray” & Start Networking

10:05 – Fix #3: Build a Portfolio That Proves Your Skills

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