During my final year, I attended interviews at several companies but was unfortunately rejected in the aptitude rounds. Instead of giving up, I decided to start freelancing and build real-world projects to sharpen my skills and gain experience. 💪
💻 My Freelancing Journey
I began by reaching out to local businesses and startups that didn’t have an online presence. I offered to create simple, functional websites for them — sometimes even free — just to learn real-world workflows. Each project helped me understand client requirements, deployment, and teamwork better than any classroom project ever could.
🚀 How I Got Noticed
I consistently shared my freelance projects and coding progress on LinkedIn. That consistency paid off when Webinnova Ltd (UK) noticed my work and reached out to me! Today, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially joined Webinnova Ltd as a Web Developer! 🎉
🧭 Steps for Beginners to Work on Real-World Projects
- 1. Identify a Need: Look for local shops, schools, or small companies without a website or management system.
- 2. Build for Practice: Create a website or application for them — even if it’s just a demo at first.
- 3. Show It Professionally: Present your finished project to them and ask, “Would you like me to make this live for your business?”
- 4. Deploy as Your First Client: If they agree, deploy it online. Congratulations — that’s your first real-world project!
- 5. Keep Improving: Update, maintain, and add new features to strengthen your portfolio.
🌌 Believe in the Universe
I’ve learned that the universe always listens — what you truly believe, ask for, and work hard toward will happen one day. ✨ We may not know what’s coming next, but that’s the beauty of it. Just give your best today, stay consistent, and the results will come automatically when the time is right. 🌠
💬 Message to Aspiring Developers
To anyone feeling disheartened by rejections — don’t lose hope. ❤ Keep building, keep learning, and keep sharing your work. Your consistency and passion will get noticed sooner or later. 🌱
✨ Conclusion
Real-world projects are the fastest way to grow as a developer. They teach you communication, problem-solving, and deployment — the skills that truly matter in the industry. Believe in yourself, trust the universe, and keep moving forward — your moment will come. 🙌
