Back in school, we believed strong design skills alone would land us our dream jobs. But once we graduated, reality hit hard. We didn’t know how to speak the professional language, what recruiters were really looking for in an application, or how to answer interview questions with confidence.

Many talented designers struggle at the very first step — not because of a lack of ability, but a lack of guidance. For international students, the path is even harder. Sponsorship policies are rarely transparent, and hours of effort often end in silent rejection.