UK topper spent over Rs 1 crore yet chased 500 jobs for under 20 interviews

Nearly 500 applications, fewer than 20 interview calls

A 21-year-old Khaled Sharif, once a topper at Kingston University, has shared his struggle to land work in the UK after spending over ₹1 crore on a degree. He applied to nearly 500 jobs but got fewer than 20 interview calls, prompting him to widen his search beyond his field. He blames an oversupplied graduate market, reduced hiring, and possible misconceptions about work eligibility.