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Honestly, I never really needed to leave my home country. I had a comfortable life—living in a four-bedroom duplex in a highbrow area of Lagos, enjoying the company of friends in a hacker house, and even having a chef prepare the best Nigerian meals. But despite all this, there was a persistent feeling deep within me, a sense of unfulfilled potential, an urge to explore and conquer new challenges. This drive is something many immigrants can relate to. It's the belief that the world has more to offer and that there’s always another level to unlock. For me, this realization hit hard during a conversation with one of my mom’s friends. At that very moment, I was already feeling a heavy pressure on my heart—it was time to push myself further, to embrace more significant challenges and to experience the thrill of living on the edge again. That conversation introduced me to the idea of moving to the UK. It was a timely push for the change I desperately needed. Despite the life I had back in Nigeria, the desire to do more and achieve more motivated me to take a leap of faith. Then I did something insane; I liquidated all my savings and began the processing (A story for another day). I remember arriving at Heathrow in London with just £120 in cash and a dream to do whatever it takes to succeed. The journey hasn’t been easy and it is still not. I guess that's what I signed up for. The thrill of living on the edge with no plan B. This experience taught me resilience and the importance of pushing boundaries, which directly inspired the creation of JobgapAI. At JobgapAI, we understand the struggles immigrants and international graduates face in the job market because we've lived through them. We are here to bridge the gap, providing AI-driven tools and resources to help you navigate your career path more effectively. I'm curious to hear about the challenges you have you faced in your journey, and how overcame them. Share a bit in the comments to encourage others!

Reflections on My Journey: From Early Hustles to Leading JobgapAI I recently had a moment of reflection about my journey, and an early childhood experience came to mind. My first entrepreneurial effort wasn’t a typical lemonade stand; it was brokering the purchase and sale of restricted food items in my boarding school hostel. (Think Noodles, please.) What started as a desire to escape the boring school menu quickly turned into a fine hustle. I remembered how I found the cheapest suppliers in a local town, managed logistics, maintained a waitlist of eager buyers, and turned a profit—all while ensuring I didn't get caught. The demand grew so much term after term that it almost exceeded my supply. When final exams approached, I had to say goodbye to my little venture. But this experience as a 12 year old taught me a fundamental lesson: the importance of providing value where it’s needed most. Even now, writing about it brings a smile to my face. Fast forward to today, I am the CEO and co-founder of JobgapAI, where our mission is to empower immigrant and international graduate students in the job market. A frustrating challenge my co-founder and I experienced as immigrants despite surpassing all the requirements and industry experience required. Trust me we're a badass combo of product designer and Software Engineer. JobgapAI helps users optimize their resumes and cover letters, match with jobs, track applications and prepare for interviews. We've helped over 10,000 users tailor more than 12,800 CVs and cover letters, matched 6,000 jobs, and significantly reduced the average job search time from six months to two months. Our efforts have led to a 10% interview and job offer conversion rate, compared to the market average of 2%. We aim to be the number one place for immigrant and international graduates to advance their careers, contributing meaningfully to the economy and driving innovation for businesses. Reflecting on my journey from that 12-year-old boy with a knack for value creation to leading JobgapAI, I am reminded of the importance of addressing real-world problems, innovation and perseverance. And hey, if you ever need advice on "smuggling" noodles, I know a guy.

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Just a bright Monday morning to remind every job seeker out there that JobgapAI helps streamline their job search with our all-in-one AI-powered platform. Imagine all the tools & resources you need to land your dream job all in a single place. What JobgapAI helps you do: - We help you tailor their applications to each job, providing specific feedback on how to align your resumes and cover letters with job requirements. With one click, you can - Don't have a CV/Resume? Create a new Grab one of our free templates from a repository of CVs that contains over 250+ job titles to attract recruiters and beat ATS systems. - We pulls jobs that match your skills and preferences from places like Indeed and Glassdoor and 50 others into a single list. The interesting part? It attaches a match score, skills you have similar to the job and the absent ones. - We help you create cover letters that integrate compelling narratives about your experiences and skills, making your applications more attractive to employers. - Organizes and tracks your job application with our intuitive job applications CRM. The secret sauce? It provides resources like interviewer insights, cold email messages and more to help you advance each stage of the interview process - Prepares you for any interview using mock interview sessions that contain industry-standard questions and personalized feedback on exactly what you need to improve upon - Worried about getting underpaid or do you find it uncomfortable to negotiate compensation? Then our salary insight tool is the best for you. We aggregate market data to show your salary scales across different roles and geographies. So tell us, Which one do you think you find the most useful?

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Today, we want to talk about a common challenge: making it to the final interview but not getting the offer. It's tough and dispiriting but here's how to keep moving forward! 1. Don't be discouraged. Sometimes it's just bad luck or a coin flip. Even the best candidates can miss out due to factors beyond their control. 2. Always ask for feedback to understand what you can improve. Constructive criticism is a powerful tool for growth and can help you refine your approach for next time. 3. Remember, not getting the job often means the other candidate was a better fit, not that you weren't good enough. Keep this in mind to stay positive and motivated. 4. Consider reaching out to ask why you weren’t selected. This can help you improve for future opportunities. Gaining insights directly from employers can provide valuable direction for your next steps. 5. Sometimes, their initial choice doesn't work out, and companies may come back for other strong candidates. Stay hopeful and open to future opportunities with the same employer.  6. Some companies have to go through interviews even if they have a preferred candidate. It’s not always about you. Understanding the process can help you manage expectations and reduce self-doubt. 7. If you're consistently making it to the final rounds, you're doing a lot right. Keep refining your approach and you'll get there. Each step forward is progress, and persistence pays off in the end. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce our new AI Mock Interview feature at JobgapAI. This tool analyzes job descriptions and your resume to provide tailored interview questions. You can record your answers and receive personalized feedback on how to improve your responses. It’s like having a personal interview coach to help you shine in your next opportunity. Try it for free on jobgap.xyz (Offer expires in 48 hours).

Job search stress is real and can be overwhelming. A practical tip to help you manage is to decompress after rejections by focusing on hobbies or activities you enjoy. It’s important to take care of your mental health. Skip a day of applications if you need to. It helps. 💜

A good day to tell a job seeker that job rejections do not define your worth. Keep your head up and take it one step at a time. You’ve got this! With love, Your cheerleaders at JobgapAI

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We’re entering a new phase of jobgap.xyz, and we want YOU to help shape our future! Your feedback will guide us in creating the most impactful features to support your career journey. Which new feature would make the biggest difference for you? 1️⃣ A space to share and exchange job search strategies and tips 2️⃣ Automated application submissions to save you time and let you focus on interviews 3️⃣ Micro-learning courses to upskill and confidently switch careers Your choice will influence the next steps we take, making Jobgap even better for our amazing community. Thank you