Tips for Landing Your First Developer Job

Written by Ashis Kumar Rout

Journey from Rejection to Developer

I’m Ashis Kumar Rout, and this blog is based on my real-life journey. I faced a lot of rejections, confusion, and late-night struggles while searching for my first job. I hope my experience can guide you in some way.

💬 My Message: I want to advise everyone — keep learning, never stop, and stay strong. One day, your efforts will be rewarded. You will get the job you deserve. I did, and so can you.

During my MCA in 2025, I had many ideas in my mind. I kept learning, practicing, and building small projects. But when I started applying for jobs, I got rejected again and again. I applied on LinkedIn, Naukri, and Glassdoor — almost every night around 12 AM. I attended interviews, but nothing worked out at first.

One day, I got a chance to work as an SEO Executive. I was excited at first, but when I joined, I realized — this was not what I wanted. I was a developer by heart, not someone who wanted to work in SEO. So I left the job after one day.

That decision wasn’t easy, but it was right. I kept going. I worked offline, improved my portfolio, learned more about frontend and backend development. I didn’t stop — even when things felt impossible.

Then came the turning point — I got a job as a Developer at Vawebhub. That moment was emotional. I had finally made it into the field I love. I started working on real-world projects, learned new skills, and got the growth I always wanted.

Now, I want to tell every student and fresher: Don’t settle for something you’re not passionate about. It’s okay to fail. It’s okay to take time. But don’t give up. Your time will come.

Stay motivated, stay focused. You’re not alone in this journey — I was once in your place, and now I’m growing as a developer.

– Ashis Kumar Rout