When Tadiwa hit his final year of university, he knew one thing for sure – sales was the path he wanted to take.
But the job search wasn’t delivering.
“I applied for a large amount of jobs for months… nothing. No interviews, no callbacks.”
Even after finishing his dissertation, things weren’t moving – until he made a decision to invest in himself.
“I bought the Career Accelerator with my little KFC money – and it paid off in the end.”
A Strategic Shift
With TechTalk’s CV guidance, Tadiwa went back to basics – starting from scratch to create sharper, more tailored applications.
“I looked at the good CV example, realised mine wasn’t matching, and rebuilt it. Three to four bullet points, really strong, tailored to each position. I had about five CVs in rotation.”
He also embraced networking, DMing mentors and joining relevant communities to grow his connections – opening doors that cold applications alone couldn’t.
Preparation Like Never Before
Preparation quickly became his biggest differentiator.
“At first, I thought I was prepared. But then I’d get hit with a hidden STAR question and freeze. The difference was the amount of time I spent prepping after joining the Accelerator.”
Within two weeks, Tadiwa had six interviews lined up – more than in the previous several months combined.
Landing the Role
The role he eventually secured wasn’t just any role - it was an associate position at a major firm, not an entry-level or graduate spot.
“They told me they didn’t hire me for my experience in that position – because I’d just graduated. They hired me for my work rate. While at uni, I juggled four things: university, KFC, Coventry Citizen’s Advice, and volunteering.”
Hard Work and Smart Work
For Tadiwa, the lesson was clear: there’s no shortcut to breaking into a competitive market – you need both effort and strategy.
“I see a lot of people getting discouraged when nothing’s pulling through. You just have to be patient. If you put in the work, something will come.”
From fast-food shifts to a high-impact role at a major organisation, Tadiwa’s story is proof that when you combine hard work with the right approach, you can leapfrog past “entry-level” and straight into the career you want.
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