My First Offer

2000+ applications and 0 offers ? Every week: how someone broke that loop and landed their first offer — and exactly what they did.

Free. Join 100+ grads and career changers on the same hunt.

Every week, you get:

Breakdowns of how real people got hired — no shortcuts skipped, no details spared

What worked, what didn't, and the mistakes that cost people interviews

The hidden doors: referrals, cold DMs, and moves that skip the application pile

No recycled advice. Just people who were in your shoes.

Rohit Bajaj

About Rohit

I was the perfect student — top grades, did everything right. None of it landed me a job. After months of rejections and ghosting, I figured out how hiring actually works. Since then, I've landed interviews without ever applying online and helped others get their first offer. Now I'm sharing everything, so you can skip my mistakes and get there faster.

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The Podcast

Conversations with people who just landed their first offer — and the recruiters and hiring managers who decide who gets through.

Been through the grind? Come tell your story.

I'm recording the first episodes now. Job hunting, or just landed? I want the real version — the rejections, the ghosting, what finally worked. Recruiter or hiring manager? Bring the view from the other side of the table. It's 30 minutes, and I'll thank you with $25 — Uber gift card or cash, your pick. And the $25 is the smallest part:

  • Get your name and story out there
  • Network with other guests, recruiters, and hiring managers
  • Private group of early guests — referrals, intros, and leads
  • First in line when job leads come through
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From people I've helped

What amazed me is his strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger picture. He helped me understand my gaps and also provided me a way to improve them. I consider him as my mentor and am working with his help to secure a position in a company. Honestly, he is really helpful and a great person to talk to.

Ansh Sharma

Final Year CS Student, Deakin University

Rohit gave me a ‘reality check’ through a mock interview that was just as tough as the real thing. He didn't just point out my technical gaps; he completely changed how I approach the process. Because of his guidance, I went into my final interviews with the directors feeling incredibly prepared.

Akibur Rahman Choton

Full Stack AI & Software Engineer

A one hour conversation with Rohit genuinely changed the way I approach applications. Instead of applying to 50 or even 100 roles, Rohit emphasised being intentional and focused. Practical, honest, and based on real experience rather than theory.

Ishaan Gulati

Full Stack Developer, AWS Certified

What stands out to me is his ability to listen deeply, understand where someone is coming from, and then offer guidance that is both practical and encouraging.

Aleena Fatima

NASA Intern, Deakin University

He provided practical advice on how to position skills, approach job applications, and understand what companies in Australia actually look for. Rohit is knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely supportive.

Abdul Mueez

Full Stack Software Engineer

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