‘I was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and spent 18 months on benefits – now I’ve landed my dream job as a barrister’
A man who was rejected from nearly 100 jobs and had to spend 18 months on benefits has finally secured his dream job as a barrister. Taz Aldeek, 29, saw his applications regularly get knocked back despite having three degrees – including a master's.
He said: “It was a very difficult time for me, my physical health was deteriorating, and I was trying my best to stay positive but felt like I was in a dark place. Now I’m ready for the job, I’ve got the experience and I’m as ready as I’m ever going to be. I’m happy to be in crime and public service with the CPS. It feels like I’m making a meaningful impact in my community.”Taz graduated from Sheffield University in 2016 with a 2:1 honours degree in Law and Criminology.
Despite being turned down the first time, Taz applied again and was granted the scholarship which gave him the freedom to apply for pupillages and internships. After being turned down for roles in law and other jobs unrelated to his studies, he was forced to sign on to Universal Credit in November 2020.
“I scraped into law school and like anyone at university it’s a financially difficult experience. I felt like I didn’t fit the mould but I finished university and thought I’ll go for it and ended up committing to it.
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