From Karachi to Leeds: PLAB to first NHS job in 14 months

Month 1-3: IELTS 7.5\nMonth 4-7: PLAB 1 (passed first attempt, 152/200)\nMonth 8-10: PLAB 2 in Manchester (passed)\nMonth 11: GMC registration\nMonth 12-14: 38 applications, 4 interviews, offer as Trust Grade SHO in Medicine at Leeds.

The wait between PLAB 2 and GMC registration broke me mentally. I almost gave up at month 11 after 30 rejections. Then I rewrote my CV using a buddy's template and got 3 interviews in one week.

Apply to Trust Grade jobs aggressively — they are your fastest entry point. Do not wait for the perfect training post.