‘Keep doing, it will happen’: Indian woman who landed a job at Google after multiple rejections

While visionaries like APJ Abdul Kalam have encouraged us to dream big, most of us struggle with the persistent voice of self-doubt that whispers, "It won't happen for me." Priyanka Giri, a young woman from India, however, overcame those whispers, battled obstacles, and tossed rejection, eventually making it to her dream job as a Software Engineer at Google.In a viral Instagram video, the woman talks about her journey of landing a job of one of the biggest tech companies in the world. She didn’t have a straight path. After facing rejections from many tech giants, and even spending months unemployed, she finally landed her dream job.The journey to Google wasn't easy for her. She interviewed at multiple major tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta, before landing her role at Google.

These rejections could have discouraged her, but instead, she decided to make them stepping stones toward her ultimate goal.In a video shared on Instagram, the woman spoke about how important it is to keep going forward, even when life throws you a curveball.“There is definitely a luck factor, but if you never gave it a shot, you end up self-rejecting (YE KYU KARNA HE?),” she wrote in the caption.The young woman took the opportunity to encourage people to keep chasing their dreams.

“Four months of unemployment, interviewed at Microsoft, Meta and finally landed at Google. I can tell you one thing girls. Everyone is talking nonsense that it can't happen or that it is very difficult,” she said.While most of us turn to the common logic that one should only dream within the limit, this woman thinks that’s not how you make it. She thinks that people in positions of power often discourage others from pursuing opportunities simply to reduce competition.“Everyone is talking nonsense. That is what people want you to believe. Because for them it is easy, and it reduces competition. I would just say, keep doing it. It will happen. I am telling you it will happen,” she said.

The video is flooded with comments, and the video deeply resonated with many. “Thank you for being a beacon of hope for all girls, much love to you!” one user said. Another commented, “Many many congratulations on your achievement.

Please share roadmap!!!” Some even sought career advice from the woman. “I’m currently in a job and want to leave I’ve around 5 months of total working experience. I’m a fresher, what’s your suggestions?” one Instagram user asked.

A second user was curious about her unemployment. “Where were you employed previously? Let us know how to get resume got shortlisted through your experience,” one asked. Another netizen shared personal experience, “It was 10 months of unemployment for me. Tried everything but still no calls. Finally when I least expected, I got a call and now I'm placed at Adobe. Didn't have enough confidence for Google, so I didnt apply. Maybe next time.”