The Challenges ⛔
❌ Fierce competition in unfamiliar territory.
❌ Invisible barriers that blocked real potential.
❌ Conflicting advice focused on "what to do" instead of "how to think."
❌ No inclusive platforms helping all students upskill.
❌ Processes that rewarded conformity to a generic "top performer" over authenticity.
What They Needed 🧩
✅ Honest advice from someone who'd been through it.
✅ Clear, proven strategies that work.
✅ A transparent approach to choosing schemes.
✅ A platform that built confidence, without changing who you are.
✅ Application processes that support neurodivergent thinking and authentic performance.
Work Experience, Unlocked.
⛔ Despite the challenges and lack of support, he did not give up.
🏗️ He tested ideas, sought real mentors, and built his own strategies.
🚀 They were a success, landing offers from 100% of companies he interviewed and did assessment centres with (on Teams and in-person).
