In a world where academic excellence is celebrated with medals, certificates, and glowing report cards, Bisma Fareed’s viral LinkedIn post shattered a long-standing myth: being a topper doesn’t guarantee success.
Despite an impressive academic record—50+ certificates, 10+ medals, 10+ trophies—Bisma faced a harsh reality. She wasn’t landing internships. Why? Because companies weren’t asking, “What were your marks?” They were asking, “What are your skills?”
📉 The Turning Point
In her post, Bisma confesses it took time to accept that marks aren’t the golden ticket to opportunity. She had done everything right according to the traditional system—studied hard, scored high, excelled in academics. But the internship rejections kept rolling in.
Her professors, mentors, and family echoed the same advice: “Padhai karo, kaam aayegi.” (Study hard, it’ll pay off.)
But the truth turned out to be far more brutal.
“Companies don’t want to hire toppers with no skills besides rote learning, but people who are proficient in a skill with decent marks.”
đź’ˇ The Reality Check
Bisma’s story resonates with thousands of students who have spent years chasing grades, only to find themselves underprepared for the real world. In the job market, recruiters are not just hunting for academic excellence—they’re seeking problem-solvers, doers, and skilled individuals who can adapt and contribute.
🔧 What Should You Do?
Bisma doesn’t ask you to throw away your books. Instead, she urges students to pick a skill, build it like a habit, and master it. Whether it’s writing, coding, designing, video editing, marketing, or anything else—real, tangible skills will open doors.
Here’s her simple call to action:
- Like if you agree
- Repost if it resonates with you
- Share how your 10th-grade marks impacted your life today (spoiler: probably not much)
đź’¬ Final Thoughts
Her story is a wake-up call, especially in a society obsessed with numbers and grades. It’s time to shift the conversation from “How much did you score?” to “What can you do?”
So the next time you feel the pressure to get perfect marks, remember Bisma’s story. Grades may open a few doors, but skills build your path.
Want to make sure you’re future-ready? Start small:
- Learn a new software
- Join a workshop
- Build a portfolio
- Intern—even unpaid—to gain experience
Because in the end, it’s not just about what you know—it’s about what you can do.
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