Lakhs in College Fees, But No Job? | The Reality Nobody Talks About

In this episode of the Desun Academy Podcast, host Debadrita sits down with Pujak Pandit to uncover his real-life journey from engineering to digital marketing. After completing his engineering degree, Pujak faced the harsh reality of campus placements, interview rejections, skill gaps, and challenges during his internship. Despite the expectations surrounding his college education, finding the right career opportunity wasn't easy. But instead of giving up, he decided to explore a different career path. Through his experience and guidance from Desun Academy, Pujak discovered his interest in digital marketing and social media marketing, gradually building confidence and developing practical industry skills. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The reality of college placements and engineering jobs. Why paying lakhs in college fees doesn't guarantee employment. The challenges of campus placements and interview rejections. The gap between academic education and industry-ready skills. Internship experiences and the importance of live projects. Why engineering graduates consider switching career domains. How to transition from IT to digital marketing. Organic social media marketing vs. paid advertising. Building confidence and preparing for interviews. How Desun Academy helped Pujak explore a new career direction. WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS EPISODE? This conversation is especially valuable for: Engineering students struggling with campus placements. Graduates who are unable to find suitable jobs. Students questioning the reality of 100% placement claims. Freshers looking for alternative career opportunities. IT professionals interested in switching to digital marketing. Anyone exploring a career in social media and digital marketing. ⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Teaser and Episode Highlights 00:29 – Welcome and Introduction by Host Debadrita 03:24 – Guest Introduction and Middle-Class Family Expectations 04:20 – Engineering College Journey and Pandemic Impact 05:19 – Campus Placements and Initial Interview Rejections 08:18 – Technical Assistant Internship and Real-World Work Challenges 10:49 – Lack of Live Projects and Team Layoffs Experience 13:00 – Identifying Skill Gaps and the Need for a Domain Switch 13:28 – Discovering Digital Marketing and Career Consulting 17:00 – Social Media Marketing: Organic vs. Paid Ads 19:12 – Building Confidence and Overcoming Interview Fears 21:19 – Transitioning from IT to Non-IT Digital Marketing Skills 25:25 – Family Reactions and Appreciation for Desun Academy's Support 29:13 – Final Advice, Motivation, and Concluding Remarks Want to Talk? Book a One on One Career Counselling: https://forms.gle/ohnyFDj98UhnPuHr9 Subscribe Here for More Career Related Video :   / @desunacademy   Follow us at: Facebook :   / desun.academy22   Instagram :  / desun_academy   Linkedin :   / desun-academy