Why I Didn’t Have Any Tension to Score a Job

So, you saw the title. You probably came here wondering: Why didn’t this guy have any tension about getting a job?
Well, that’s true. I don’t have tension now, and I won’t in the future either. But it wasn’t always like this. Let me take you 2 to 3 years back. It was my last semester of college. The situation was completely different then.

The Struggle in My Final Semester

At that time, I had a lot of tension about jobs. I kept asking myself:

• Will I even get a job?
• What should I do?
• Am I capable enough?

The truth was harsh: I didn’t have any skills. I had wasted most of my college years without investing time in learning something useful. This realization hit me hard, and I was upset with myself.

Still, I made one promise: if I ever got an opportunity, I wouldn’t let it slip. I would give my best and make the most of it.

The First Breakthrough

To my surprise, that opportunity did come. I was offered a role as a fresher in the field of digital marketing. At that point, I had zero knowledge about it. However, the risk of letting it go was far greater than the fear of trying something new.

Six months after graduation, I started working. And let me be honest—it was tough. I struggled with the basics. I felt shy to ask questions. Sometimes, I had to ask the same thing again and again. But I was lucky. I had a senior who patiently guided me. She loved teaching, and I loved learning from her. Slowly, I began to pick things up.

Building Confidence Step by Step

After about two months, I started gaining confidence in my work. I began suggesting small improvements, thinking of ways to complete tasks better. By the time I hit the six month mark, I was no longer that clueless fresher. I had a decent grip on my role and had started enjoying the process of learning.

As time passed, my skills and knowledge grew steadily. Day by day, month by month, I transformed into someone who could actually contribute value at work.

Facing the Big Test: Switching Companies

After one year and three months of experience, it was time for me to switch jobs. My parents were a little tense, wondering if I’d manage to land another one. But unlike before, I wasn’t worried at all. This time, I had confidence.

I went for my first interview after a long gap, and yes, I was nervous initially. But as I calmly answered each question, I noticed the interviewer showing genuine interest in me. That boosted my confidence instantly.

Over the next few weeks, I appeared for three to four more interviews. To my surprise, I cleared all of them. Suddenly, the choice of company was in my hands.

Looking Back: Then vs. Now

That moment was powerful. I looked back two years and realized how much had changed. Once upon a time, I couldn’t imagine clearing even a single interview. Now, I was clearing multiple ones and choosing where I wanted to work.

The difference? Skills and knowledge.
Nothing else.

Lessons That Changed Everything

Today, I continue to learn something new every day. I truly believe that knowledge and skills can never harm you—they only prepare you for future opportunities. Even the smallest piece of information come in handy someday.

Now that I have skills, I don’t fear rejection. Even if one door closes, I know another will open because I have the capability to prove myself.

Sometimes, I compare the present me with the old me:

• The present me wants to keep learning, keep growing, and expand my skill set.
• The old me only wanted to roam around and do nothing productive.

The difference is huge, and it feels great to see how far I’ve come.

Final Thoughts

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: skills give you confidence, and confidence removes tension. If you have advice for job seekers who are struggling, please write your thoughts below in the comments. Alternatively, you can visit our Give Advice section.

Back in college, I had no direction and plenty of fear. Today, I don’t feel tense about jobs because I know my skills will back me up. And that’s why I can say with confidence—I didn’t, and still don’t, have any tension about scoring a job.