She Sent 10,000+ Job Applications and Almost Left the USA – Then One Decision Changed Everything

After 10,000+ job applications and facing constant rejection, Ayushi Walia was ready to leave America. Then she made one decision that changed everything. This is the career pivot story every international student needs to hear. In this raw and honest conversation, Ayushi shares her journey from studying Analytics and AI at Northeastern University to becoming a Marketing & Growth Manager at Revimo - and everything that went wrong (and right) in between. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:21 – Ayushi Walia’s Background 3:11 – Initial Career Plans and Exploration 4:47 – Curiosity About Recommendation Systems 5:45 – Unexpected Career Pivot to Marketing 7:31 – Importance of Marketing 8:11 – Role as a Prompt Engineer 9:32 – What is Prompt Engineering? 10:54 – Evolution of ChatGPT 12:51 – Experience Working with Nik Bear Brown 14:05 – Importance of Research 14:38 – Applying to 10,000+ Jobs 15:12 – Using AI Tools for Job Applications 16:11 – Doubting Skills and Career Direction 18:03 – Breaking Down and Re-evaluating Goals 19:16 – Rejections and Market Struggles 20:56 – Vent Sessions with Friends 23:25 – Rebuilding Resume with ChatGPT & Mentorship 24:42 – Accepting the Career Pivot 25:47 – First Steps into Marketing & Growth 27:30 – Rebranding Resume for Marketing 29:20 – Journey to Revimo and the Job Offer 32:47 – Loving the Current Role at Revimo 34:54 – Most Interesting Part of Switching Domains 35:49 – Advice for Those Afraid to Start Over 37:16 – Preparing for STEM OPT Process 38:29 – Viral LinkedIn Post on STEM OPT 39:23 – Top 3 Mistakes in STEM OPT 41:41 – What She Wished She Knew About OPT 42:39 – Motivation for Helping Other Students 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ The reality of applying to 10,000+ jobs as an international student ✅ Why she walked away from AI and data science despite her technical expertise ✅ The exact moment she knew she had to pivot careers ✅ How she rebranded herself from data scientist to marketing professional ✅ The STEM OPT strategies that actually work (templates included) ✅ What to do when you're one rejection away from giving up ✅ Her framework for pivoting without starting from zero 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS: → You don't have to follow the "safe" path if it's not right for you → Career pivots are possible even with student visa constraints → Your technical background is an asset, not a limitation → Rejection is redirection when you're willing to listen 🔗 CONNECT WITH AYUSHI: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waliaayushi/ 📌RESOURCES MENTIONED (Highly Recommended): - Job market Situation in the USA: https://youtu.be/d79cO7cENyE?si=fsmB7Ub8RtLf5XUw - I-20 Explained Clearly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvfWX3sNHk - 5 DS-160 Mistakes to AVOID: https://youtu.be/eBntx4C87Vo - OPT Process Step-by-Step: https://youtu.be/Dy961IIi1kc?si=oP3xTg88m5UX3Q4k --- 🎙️ ABOUT CHANDU'S WORLD: Real conversations with international students who turned their struggles into success stories. No fluff, no filters - just honest career guidance, visa tips, and the truth about making it in America. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes featuring: → Career pivots & success stories → H1B and visa strategies → MS in USA guidance → International student life hacks FOLLOW FOR MORE: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usimmigrantguide/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poornachandra-kongara/ 📧 Email: ckongarac@gmail.com Best Credit Card Resources:- Credit Card Referrals:- - Zolve: https://zolve.onelink.me/o1XN?pid=referrals&deep_link_sub2=ZOLVE-0ACZT&referral_code=ZOLVE-0ACZT&c=ZOLVE-0ACZT - Discover Card: https://refer.discover.com/ckongarac13!58f9728aae!a - Chase Freedom: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/18N/JFCR2S5IV3 - Amex Blue Cash: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/blue-cash-everyday-credit-card?ref=POORNKmD9C&XLINK=MYCP 🎙️ Want to be on our Podcast? DM me on Insta! #CareerPivot #InternationalStudents #DataScience #MarketingCareer #STEMOPT #JobSearch #CareerChange #MSinUSA #NortheasternUniversity #IndianStudentsInUSA #CareerAdvice #JobRejection #CareerTransformation #GrowthMarketing #AnalyticsTech career pivot, international students, data science jobs, job search strategy, STEM OPT, data science to marketing, career change, job rejections, marketing career, northeastern university, MS in USA, career advice, Indian students in USA, job search tips, analytics career, prompt engineering, AI jobs, marketing jobs, career transformation, job hunting, international student visa, OPT extension, career success story, data analyst, growth marketing