Kushagra Jhurani, originally from Rajasthan in India, applied for “at least” 200 jobs across Australia.
The recent graduate with a Masters of Architecture degree obtained in 2020 from the University of Melbourne met with no success.
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Kushagra told ABC Radio Melbourne that his countless cold calls and a few interviews didn’t result in a single job offer:
“I thought OK, nothing was working out, so I should apply my designer skills and mind. I looked at all the stations, how many people were coming through, and figured out where would be the best place to advertise myself.”
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So, at the end of March 2021, Kushagra stood opposite Southern Cross and Flinders Street train stations with a sign saying:
“Looking 4 a graduate of architecture? HIRE ME.”
He stood outside the stations for 3 weeks from morning from 8:00 am to 9:15 am.
In April, Metro Trains’ digital engineering manager Scott Poll who was heading to work spotted Kushagra on Spencer Street with his sign.
Scott gave Kushagra a warm smile and tried to figure out if he had a job that could suit the job seeker.
“When I got to the office I thought I need to go back and talk to him, but unfortunately when I’d gone back he had disappeared.”
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After a search on LinkedIn, message exchange, conversation and a formal interview process, Kushagra was offered a position as a draftsperson with Metro.
“I thought that’s a young kid with a lot of courage to be able to do that, at one of the busiest intersections in the city,” Mr Poll said.
Scott sincerely felt hopeful the following about Kushagra:
“If he is willing to do that, I know he is going to be willing to be a hard worker.”
Kushagra is now employed with Metro Trains and enjoying his work creating 3D models. His advise to others facing similar situation in Australia is:
“Do not hesitate to do anything to get a job. Put yourself out there. Not necessarily what I did, but you shouldn’t be scared — you can only give your best shot.”
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