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Prath didn’t want 100 job offers. He just needed one.
But before he could get it, he had to face the hard truth of the UK job market: 30+ interviews, rejections piling up, and weeks packed with 5+ calls.
Today, he’s not only landed one but two Data Analyst offers, in roles that span finance, sales, and marketing with leading UK and US-based firms.
This is the story of how he made it happen.
Before coming to the UK, Prath spent nearly 3 years working as a software engineer in India. He’d already had some exposure to data analysis and wanted to go deeper into the field—but with better work-life balance and global exposure.
He chose a university in the UK not just based on rankings, but by carefully reviewing the course modules to align with the job market.
But once he arrived, reality hit.
“The moment I got here, I realised—this isn’t just about uni. It’s about understanding the market and where I fit.”
At one point, the constant rejection nearly broke him.
But then came the shift:
“I don’t need 100 jobs. I just need one. Every rejection made my CV better. Every interview made me stronger.”
Instead of spiralling after every “no,” he focused on:
Iterating his CV after each round
Sharpening his communication for interviews
Learning the domain deeply, not just tools
One of the biggest unlocks in Prath’s journey was building deep domain knowledge.
He didn’t just skim a few YouTube videos. He:
Listened to industry podcasts while working part-time
Read 400–500 pages of books on topics like carbon markets
Took notes, did deep research, and treated learning like a job
“Everyone has ChatGPT and Udemy now. What else are you doing to stand out?”
In interviews, he impressed not by listing tools, but by asking smart questions—like:
“Why Looker instead of Power BI?”
That showed genuine understanding, and helped him stand out.