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RAJAT

Operations Manager

Challenges

INTRO.............................................

Breaking into my professional field in a new country came with its challenges. While I had three years of experience back home, I lacked local experience, which is often highly valued by employers. To add to that, my most recent job was in sales, which didn’t align with my professional background in mechanical engineering. I struggled to make my application a good match for the jobs I was targeting, but Thea Ho’s coaching changed everything.

On top of these challenges, the pandemic and lockdowns made the job market even tougher, especially for field-based roles like mine. The opportunities in my profession became even more limited, but I remained persistent, and it paid off in the end.

Strategies

LEARNING............................

Thea’s coaching helped me transform my application. Before working with her, I applied for over 200 jobs in one year but got only one interview and no offers. I had no idea how to write a resume that would stand out, but Thea’s strategies completely changed that. My resume not only showcased my engineering background, but when I transferred it to my LinkedIn profile, it started attracting attention and gaining traction from recruiters.

One of the most valuable lessons I learned was how to customize my application for each role. Thea showed me step by step how to tailor my resume and cover letter to align with specific job requirements. This strategy worked wonders—I began receiving more interviews than ever before.

Given the additional challenges posed by the pandemic, Thea also taught me how to approach companies directly. With my strong application in hand, I reached out to employers proactively and managed to secure interviews even at the peak of the pandemic when many companies weren’t recruiting.

Results

SUCCESS.................

My efforts finally paid off as the job market began to recover in early 2021. I made the bold decision to move to another state where there were more opportunities for mechanical engineers.

This decision, combined with Thea’s coaching, led to multiple interviews and eventually a full-time job with a local company in the mining sector. My company specializes in project supplies for industrial services, allowing me to work directly in my professional expertise.

I’m especially proud of securing a role at the Manager level, a position I had never held before. My strong application demonstrated my technical skills and what I could bring to the company, which helped me land this exciting opportunity.

On a personal note, this job has also allowed me to welcome my wife to the new country and build a good life together. I now have a stable career with a great income to support my family and grow professionally in a field I’m passionate about.

This journey wouldn’t have been possible without Thea’s guidance. Her strategies and encouragement helped me overcome the challenges of a competitive job market and achieve a role I’m truly proud of.

Thank you, Thea, for helping me turn my dream into reality!

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