Rejected from Google’s Software Apprenticeship Programme? Don’t Give Up!

Eric Okemwa
2 min readApr 27, 2023

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I got rejected from Google’s Software Apprenticeship Programme.

But I’m not crying.

I’m laughing.

Because I know that I’m one step closer to getting accepted next year.

I won’t let one rejection stop me from achieving my goals.

I’m going to keep working hard, and I’m going to come back stronger than ever.

So if you’re considering applying to Google’s Software Apprenticeship Programme, don’t let my rejection discourage you.

Just keep working hard, and you’ll eventually achieve your dreams.

I was excited when I applied to the Google Software Apprenticeship Programme. I had been working hard on my coding skills for the past few months, and I was confident that I had what it takes to be successful in the program. However, I was disappointed to receive a rejection letter a few weeks later.

What I Learned:

After reading the rejection letter, I took some time to reflect on what I could have done differently. Here are a few things that I learned:

  • Make sure your application is well-written and error-free. My application was well-written, but there were a few errors that I could have easily caught if I had proofread it more carefully.
  • Highlight your relevant skills and experience. I made sure to highlight my relevant skills and experience in my application, but I could have done a better job of explaining how my skills would be an asset to Google.
  • Be enthusiastic and passionate about the program. I was excited about the program didn’t convey my excitement in my application. I could have explained why I was interested in the program and why I would be a good fit.

Do’s and Don’ts:

Here are some do’s and don’ts for applying to the Google Software Apprenticeship Programme:

Do:

  • Make sure your application is well-written and error-free.
  • Highlight your relevant skills and experience.
  • Be enthusiastic and passionate about the program.
  • Proofread your application carefully before submitting it.

Don’t:

  • Don’t submit an application that is not complete.
  • Don’t lie on your application.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help from others.

Conclusion:

I’m still disappointed that my application was rejected, but I’m not giving up. I’m going to keep working hard on my coding skills, and I’m going to apply to the program again next year. I know that I have what it takes to be successful in the program, and I’m not going to let one rejection stop me from achieving my goals.

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Eric Okemwa
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