It took 50 interviews for this 24-year-old to land a Rs 1 crore dream job at Google

"I used to feel nervous during interviews. However, my support system — parents and close friends — consistently encouraged me to do better. I spent hours studying the big companies. Most interviews with large companies are like discussions. Practice and more practice helped me combat nervousness and take on interviews confidently," says Yadav, who appeared for nearly 50 interviews at various places before landing the job at Google.

Her story reinstates the fact that hard work always pays off. She asserts that it's her strenuous efforts to do better at whatever endeavours she undertook that got her this far.

The young professional says failing at interviews is also important as it motivates one to work harder. The more effort you put, the better you get in the long run, says the young professional.

The Journey Matters More

A package worth a crore would be a dream for millions of Indians. Yadav, too, says the money part is great but the achievement is of higher worth for her

Beyond the package, my placement in google London the most important aspect for me," says Yadav, who completed her BTech in May 2021 from Delh Thec com salary and other details were disclosed much later. “My first reaction was gratitude, I felt grateful. It is the dream of every software engineer to get into one of the biggest tech firms. For me, getting a job at Google and that too in London was a very nice feeling. Personally, it was a boost of confidence.”

The software engineer says she did not realise the enormity of her accomplishment till relatives, friends and others started flooding her with congratulatory messages.

Recounting her experiences, she says this was not an easy achievement. Her journey from being a nervous interviewee to a confident go-getter was fraught with challenges. Like any other 24-year-old, Yadav too has had her bouts of oscillating feelings, peer pressure and countless distractions.

Source Of Inspiration

She drew inspiration from her parents to not lose track and keep the course. Her father Ramshankar Yadav works with State Bank of India, while mother Shashi Prabha is an Assistant Director at the Planning and Development Department, Bihar.

While growing up, I have seen my parents working hard day in and day out. My mother appeared for competitive exams successively. Seeing my parents work hard, I decided to put my best efforts into whatever I undertook, be it studies or extracurricular activities. I draw inspiration from my parents and peers as well, as I believe that we get to learn something from everyone we come across," says Yadav, who studied at the Notre Dame Academy, Patna.

Like most Gen-Zs, she enjoys social media, and aspires to be a content creator someday. "Social media is good in moderation. It is always good to keep it in check so that it does not get toxic. I too started with Facebook and Instagram. Now I spend more time on LinkedIn. Social media is a great way to feel connected," says Yadav, who is also trained in classical music