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Faisal landed his first design job without a bachelor's degree. He talks through the challenges he faced, how he got hired, and what he'd tell other designers trying to break in without formal credentials.
Now people who wish to stay here can do it. I'm going to do a short interview with Faisal. How many of you know that Faisal has got job? And I'm going to ask certain questions to Faisal. And it's there in the recording only, okay? And people who wanted to stay in the call, you can stay or else you can leave because you have to hear Faisal's story. It's very interesting. I'm going to bring Faisal to the place. Faisal, are you ready?
Yes.
Yes. So it's optional, guys, we want to be here because ideally, I believe you guys have to get inspired from the stories, whatever our community people are getting, okay? And any point in one information, what the other person is saying might change your career, might have a great impact on you. Okay? So that's why I wanted you to stay here. But ideally speaking, it's up to you. Okay, fine, guys. Hi, Faisal, how are you?
Hi. Hi, sir. I'm good.
And I'm super happy that you have, you are, you have been a great student in our program. Not just for getting results, Faisal. It is the activities and the speed and the implementation. What I've seen with you, it's like crazy. Like, I mean, there are a lot of students also who do that, but especially for you, it is really good. So can you tell me, like, how do you feel? Imagine the day when you got the job offer. I think we have, we had a discussion and then you had a job offer. Have you got your first salary?
Yeah, I got my first salary. That's great. That's great.
Can you share your experience? Go ahead.
Yeah, for this time, when I got my first salary, the boss himself gave me the salary. He was very happy by my work. Like it was three days ago.
Oh, that's great. Superb.
Please. I got the job on the day when we had a final call with Mayur.
That's great. Yeah, wonderful.
At that night, about 12 to 1am in between that, I got the message from company that you are selected as a UI UX designer in our startup company. You can join us from Monday. So in the next day I talked to you and we had, we discussed. And from Monday I joined there. And from day one, from first 15 days, I was like fully fresh, understanding the process. And after that he gave me a big project of designing a new website for their agency service. So I worked on that in three weeks.
Wow.
Yeah. And in that I fully researched and do all the processes. And in that, in that new design, I took some of that Things which are not there in other competitors website. And that makes that new designs unique from previous one. And when the my seniors shows my work to boss and my boss shows the work to other agency people, they really appreciate it.
I really like that. Yeah, you shared that experience with me. Wonderful, wonderful. I'm very happy to hear that. Because more than that job, you're making a breakthroughs in the industry by applying the principles, by applying the unique methodology. See guys, your career success will only come by doing that, not by getting job. Job you can start, no problem. Everybody will give you some internship or free job or maybe small salary, big salary, that's okay. But in job special, I've recorded a specific program on how you can able to improve your career inside your company. It's called horizontal promotion. Like let's say when people see your value, they'll give you a very good role. Very good project. Faisal got it in first one month. There is another student also in our program, Sneha. Ideally I asked her to update me for that. Because in the first one month you guys can able to fit somewhere really, really superb in your organization. Very crucial first one to three months. After that people will be like, little hesitant. But the first period is very crucial to get the maximum big project. And what happens, you get that big impression and then you are skyrocketing your career. Like anything that is very, very, very, very vital, guys. And a lot of people don't know about this. Lot of people think like, okay, yeah, one year they'll give me some increment this, that no guys, it will be very different when you guys attend. I mean, when you guys go for this kind of an approach, asking the right questions during the start of your project and assigning to the good projects and asking and getting the things done. Ideally, Faisal has got a very good opportunity. Because initially that time is a crucial time. Later after a year, like they'll be little hesitant. Maybe you have improved your skill. But the first impression is the best impression. Wonderful. Faisal And I wanted to ask you one question. Faisal, you don't have any degree, right? So did people ask you in the interview?
No, sir, they didn't ask me. Like.
I'll tell you, they have not asked you. I think your work speaks, your portfolio have spoken. Have you shared your portfolio before to them before the interview?
Yeah, I showed that portfolio before even that I was learning from you at that time, you know that that was not good at that time. And after that I showed them my work, they were like, okay. Then I Discussed with them about my process and how I approach super design.
Then they yeah, people needed a few minutes. This guy is okay or not. So that trust was quickly built for Faisal, I believe. Superb. So I wanted to ask you like what were the struggles, Faisal, you faced for getting your first job? Can you please tell that what were your top struggles and how did you overcome that?
Yeah, like first of all I was thinking that degree. Degree. Degree is main. So at that time I was thinking then you told me that the skill is the main thing. Then I focused on that and I polished the skill again and again and again. Then before that showcasing this time my work. I already have shown before to them. At that time there was and they were not like satisfied by my work. But at this time they were known that now I am ready for this job. So the time period between this my first interview and this time interview was my struggling period.
Superb. And I remember I had a conversation with you. I think it's two months or three months. I don't know like very. You have also participated in that 42 day intensive program, right?
Yeah.
Can you tell few things about that intensive thing?
Yeah, I think I have joined in June. It's like two or second or third June 2025 by first time. And at that time we were in morning booster sessions. Like I also that the lecture I took for the first time from you and that was about accordance. And I did the first activity for that day and I posted in the group. You also appreciate. I remember all of these things. And that morning booster session was about. I took for one month.
Yeah.
Then from the 15th of July the extensive batch was started. And in that we learn a lot about researching portfolio making, how to clear, how to like be clear on your goal and other. All other habits things in that in very detail. And also some of other big people like designers came for guiding us like Dr. Vijay Simkumar Mayur and other. I remember all of them. And that period was my struggling time. After that I was able to do this wonderful. Super. And one more thing I want to share that when before this I was like people asking to me that you are a failure guy. You will like some of my survey who taught me in 11 standard. Like I dropped my 11 standard paper for the first time because I was very ill. And at that time my father had died. Because of that I was not able to give the papers for the first time. At that time I was really stressed and people relatives and sir told me that you are not that guy who will do something in future do some work. And now they are asking me, please connect with me. I want to have a wonderful.
Wonderful. Excellent.
In the last days, many of the people was asking me to connect with them.
Wonderful. How do you feel now?
It was a really mind blown feeling.
Wonderful. You're just starting, man. You're way to go. Because I know your potential. You are completely getting undervalued right now in your job. This is not an ideal place for you. It's just a start. The reason why we agreed for this offer is it's a good start for you. Okay. But you are truly valuable. More than whatever you're already working. And I know that I don't know each and every people's potential here. Because I'm closely monitoring and working with you. Particularly people are in the intensive batch. I know even more detail. Okay. But you'll have to keep trying. This is your small breakthrough. A big breakthrough will come only when you switch at least one or two jobs. And you will see you're getting lacks of rupees. And I know what's your goal. You will definitely reach that. Only thing is stay connected in this program. It's a lifetime membership and you are one of the winner in the level up. Okay? Ultimate, ultimate level up program is going to come for you. Other people who wanted a level up they will have to pay more than 1 lakh rupees. It is not joke. It's a very expensive. It's. It's a very expensive tool. And once people are setting their goals and they're very accountable and they wanted to see like let's say I wanted to reach 50 lpa. 1 crore. The big game. What we are building is for the people who wanted to level up their salaries extraordinarily high. We are building platforms inside our courses and everything. And level up is one such activity. Faisal, for you and Hasnain and one of our students also three people we are picking and we are giving. I think it's Shantilal, right? So please utilize that level up. And we are going to unlock new challenges also for you. Because you are a great winner in design verse workshop. So I wanted to appreciate you for that and how you do anything, how you do everything. Faisal, I think I told you this, right? If you are exhibiting one discipline behavior in one activity, you will be disciplined in all. You cannot be acting like a two person. Oh Jagdish, I'll only do this act. I'll be only perfect in writing goals. But I'll not be perfect in coming classes. You can't be like that. You're ideally cheating yourself. That's not true. How you do anything, how you do everything. If you are good at managing money, you will be good at managing all the things. If you are good at managing a time, priorities and coming to the classes and taking the notes and learning that discipline will happen in everything. Your relationship, your health, your life, everything will be impacted for that. And in your case, you have a true testimony of that. That's why I'm super happy to bring you on Spotlight to share this information. And one last question, Faizal. What would you like to tell for the upcoming designers? From your success, what are the advice that you want to give them?
Yeah, from my side, as I told that I should say that these kind of people, like who really told you that you are nothing you can't do nothing should be there in your life. Yeah, of course. By that you will be able to get success. And that success is. Will be on another level. Yeah.
Wonderful. Yeah. So you're saying the. This is what Demartini also says, that we needed this negativity also in our life. It's not like positive, positive. A lot of people tell like, positive, positive, positive, positive. No, we were not growing. Everything is positive. We will grow only when the situations becomes worse. That's why confusion is required. That's why doubt is required. That's why the imposter is good many times. Because that will challenge you to push to the next level. And you are becoming success out of it. Pfizer. So what's your next target? What's your next role? And what's your next salary? And what's your next company? Please announce it to the world. I'm going to post it in our YouTube channel. Okay. Your particular. Your video. I've not asked other people, but I believe your video should be the first one in our portal. And you will see that day after tomorrow we are publishing that and we'll show you before that. Okay. So what is the one goal, the one next target? I would ask. Can you announce now?
Yeah. My next target is. I want to be as a UX senior. UX designer.
Great.
In Lahore.
Excellent.
Yeah. In a company named System Ltd. That's great.
Very specific. How much salary earning?
At least 3 lakhs per month. I don't. Yeah, per month. I don't know how much LPA in Indian?
In Indian it is 1 lakh rupees. 1.1.2 lakh. Something like that. That's a great salary. Superb. It's a. It's a 13 LPA salary in Pakistan it's 36 LPA. That's great. The currency in the next. Yeah.
In the next three to six months.
You will definitely get it in next three months itself. I wish you all the best. Thank you. So if you really work hard and consistent and because I already told you, right. I'm going to help you 3X. Imagine if you get this goal done, that would be at least 4.5x of what you're getting now. At least 3.5 to 4x. So I'm already on it. Get in touch with me. I'll give you special one to one calls and everything. I already told you. You're a top winner for you, Hasnain and Shanti Lal. I have committed that to make you become success for that. Okay. And you will get more than whatever time and money you invested in this program. You're going to get multiple abundance. That's what I promise for all of the students. And I wish you all for that and any words you wanted to tell. Your Internet connection is really good here.
Yeah. Last. Last week I changed it.
I told you in intensive batches. You were having lot of trouble in that Internet. And now it is like very stable you has. I'm seeing both of you.
Yeah. Last week after that small project with that guy. I said the small server WI fi sharing service house. We did a small activity on a last Saturday. I talked to him that I want a good connection. If you can give me then great. They gave me and super from that time. It is good.
Yes. Internet is very important guys. If you wanted to really get success, first fix your table, your camera, your. Your. Your webcam, your Internet, your WI fi, your backdrop, lighting. Because that's how you start being a designer. Okay. Rest of the people, rest of the things will automatically fall if you hire in the discipline. A lot of people are thinking. It's not important. I can see a lot of people are keeping this blur background. Please remove all those things. Keep it very simple. You should look like a human. You should not look like a ghost in your camera. Please change all these things. Because how you do anything, how you do everything. Okay? So all the best guys. Thank you Faisal for coming here and sharing your success story. I wish you all the best to reach your next one year goal. Faisal.
Thank you sir.
Take care. All the best. Great. Thank you. I feel really happy. And I want a lot of people from Pakistan also to get inspired by you. Because they are more connected and related to you. Right? So like Hasnain, Kuram and all these people, people are yet to join you also. And they will definitely become success by following your path. I wish you all the best and I wish you all, all the other people also in this inner circle call to reach big success far more beyond this guys, and stay connected and we'll help you out. Okay? So see you in tomorrow morning booster session or in the hackathon. Take care. Bye bye.
Best of luck to all.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
Faisal, you thank. Thank you all for this. Bye bye. Yeah.
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