From Bihar to NinjaCart: How Newton School Helped Gyanendra Singh Bridge the Skill Gap and Land a Data Role

One of the biggest challenges in today’s job market is the gap between industry-required skills and what is taught in colleges. Gyanendra Singh’s journey reflects this reality — and how the right platform can help bridge that gap.

Today, Gyanendra works as a Data Professional at NinjaCart. His transition from an unstructured job search to a successful data career was made possible through focused preparation, mentorship, and persistent effort with Newton School.

Understanding the Skill Gap After Graduation

Gyanendra completed his B.Tech in 2023, a time when the job market was extremely challenging. Despite applying independently, opportunities were limited.

Being based in Bihar, he faced an additional hurdle — most face-to-face interviews and opportunities were concentrated in metro cities, making it difficult to access interview calls or attend in-person processes.

What he needed was a platform that didn’t just teach skills, but actively pushed candidates towards interviews and helped them reach real hiring opportunities.

First Interaction with Newton School

Gyanendra’s first interaction with Newton School happened online, through a 4-day SQL workshop. This workshop introduced him to Newton School’s learning approach and helped him understand how industry-aligned preparation could improve his chances.

Encouraged by this experience, he decided to join Newton School.

During his initial discussions with the career counsellors, he was informed that Newton School focuses on evaluating preparedness — not just enrolling students. This included mock interviews and assessments to identify gaps early.

Learning Through Mock Interviews and Feedback

As part of the preparation process, Gyanendra went through mock and demo interviews. In the beginning, he made several mistakes — but instead of being discouraged, he learned from them.

One critical insight stood out clearly:

Communication plays a crucial role in interviews.
Even if the answer is correct, delivering it the wrong way can negatively impact the outcome.

This realisation helped him work not just on technical skills, but also on how to articulate his thoughts clearly and confidently during interviews.

Personalised Mentorship at Every Step

One of the most impactful aspects of Gyanendra’s journey was the one-on-one mentorship provided by Newton School.

He received a dedicated personal mentor who:

- Helped him understand difficult technical concepts
- Supported him when he felt stuck on specific topics
- Scheduled mock interviews to improve communication
- Guided him on how to structure answers during interviews
- Helped him navigate challenging technical discussions

Whether the challenge was communication or a complex technical topic, the mentor was always available to provide clarity and direction.

Persistence Through the Interview Journey

Gyanendra’s path was not instant or easy. It took him nearly 50 interviews to finally secure a role.

Instead of giving up, he treated each interview as a learning experience — refining his approach, improving his communication, and strengthening his fundamentals with every attempt.

This persistence, combined with Newton School’s mentorship and interview support, ultimately led to success.

Where Gyanendra Singh Is Today

Today, Gyanendra Singh works as a Data Professional at NinjaCart, building a stable and growth-oriented career in the data domain.

His journey highlights how Newton School helps candidates from non-metro cities overcome skill gaps, geographic limitations, and market challenges through structured learning, personalised mentorship, and consistent interview exposure.