2001年冬天的一个早晨，拉菲娅·拉赫曼·拉法穿着天蓝色和白色的制服，披着黑色毛衣，在父母的陪同下，走进了Viqarunnisa正午学校的大门。睡眼惺忪却充满梦想的她，开始了她的学术之旅。她在中学和大学期间的优异成绩证明了她不辜负她的梦想，培养了她的抱负。

　　不出所料，Rafa进入了大多数学生梦寐以求的学院——孟加拉国工程技术大学(BUET)。2014年考入北电工业与生产工程系(IPE)。

　　“这对我来说是梦想成真的时刻，”拉法说。

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　　这可能是她最大的成就，但显然不是。就连她自己也无法想象，自己最终会在全球最大的公司之一特斯拉公司(Tesla Inc.)工作，最近她被聘为该公司的全球供应分析师。

　　到2023年初，Rafa在特斯拉的全球供应管理部门实习，开始了她在特斯拉的职业生涯。她的奉献和勤奋为她被提升为全球供应分析师铺平了道路。然而，她在特斯拉的道路绝非一帆风顺。

　　在与《商业标准报》的谈话中，拉法分享了她的艰难和成功的故事。

　　拉法想要在北京交通大学学习的愿望是他一生的愿望。她努力准备，并最终实现了自己的梦想，进入了自己喜欢的专业。从北京科技大学毕业后，她工作了两年半，一直在为高等教育做准备。这个梦想在2022年实现了，当时她参加了德克萨斯大学阿灵顿分校2022年春季课程，在那里她攻读了工业工程硕士学位。

　　在毕业后，她还担任了研究助理。完成学业后，她进入了美国著名的电动汽车和清洁能源产品制造商特斯拉公司。特斯拉公司最初成立于2003年，名为特斯拉汽车公司。

　　拉法的特斯拉之旅

　　从一开始，拉法就有一个明确的目标:到国外学习和就业。然而，刚离开BUET就有点困难了。要摆脱对孟加拉国的熟悉并不容易。

　　“离开家人去国外是一个艰难的决定。我一开始很犹豫，后来终于下定决心冒险一试。我花了一些时间，同时在孟加拉国获得了一些工作经验。”拉法分享道。

　　2022年，当拉法开始寻找实习机会时，她的目光直接投向了特斯拉。她渴望成为特斯拉团队的一员，这促使她提交了大约15-20份申请，申请公司内部的各个职位。

　　她的努力得到了回报，她成功地在特斯拉全球供应管理部门获得了实习机会，这是一个关键的里程碑，最终成为该公司的永久职位。

　　“在孟加拉国的背景下，工业和生产工程(IPE)经常被低估，但它在国际舞台上的重要性是巨大的，”Rafa认为。

　　虽然孟加拉国以其服装和跨国公司而闻名，但在跨国公司找到一份工作并非易事。拉法表示，在孟加拉国学习国际政治经济学的人不应局限于服装行业，还应在其他制造业企业寻找机会。

　　As Eleanor Roosevelt puts it "the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Rafa believed in her own dreams from the beginning. "I didn't want to settle for less than what I wanted. My goal has always been big," she mentioned.

　　Work experience at Tesla

　　During her time in Bangladesh, Rafa gained valuable experience working in the garment sector, which helped her move up the first rung in Tesla when she began her internship with the company's car seating team.

　　"Interestingly, the cutting techniques used for car seat covers are remarkably similar to those used in the garment industry, which made my transition smoother due to my prior experience," acknowledged Rafa. After her dedication and success in the seating team, Rafa moved on to work with the car's exterior team and is currently employed there.

　　Rafa's journey challenges the prevailing notion that once you enter the garment sector, it's difficult to switch to other fields. She firmly believes that one's experiences can be leveraged in multiple ways, and it's crucial "not to limit oneself to a specific area of expertise."

　　Rafa noted that her internship at Tesla has been a more profound learning experience compared to her previous work in Bangladesh. She highlighted the fast-paced nature of Tesla's work environment and the need for constant vigilance and quick decision-making.

　　Preparation starts from the university

　　She advises that the groundwork for pursuing international opportunities should begin during undergrad life. Rafa stresses the importance of preparing for standardised tests like the GRE and TOEFL, especially during the second or third year of university. "Academic excellence should be a priority and research experience, if any, should be the cherry on the top."

　　Furthermore, Rafa emphasises the significance of applying to multiple institutions. She shares her personal experience of applying for 15-20 positions at Tesla and submitting applications with other organisations in California, since she wanted to live in the city. Her proactive approach and the sheer number of applications eventually led to numerous job opportunities.

　　Rafa also emphasises the value of university career fairs, which can be a gateway to internships and job prospects abroad. She encourages students not to underestimate themselves in these competitive environments, as success depends on self-confidence.

　　Rafa remarked, "securing an internship while studying abroad can be challenging, but it's certainly not impossible. Every university hosts numerous career fairs, and while it's easy to feel overwhelmed among the highly competitive international student community, it's essential to remember that success is rooted in self-confidence."

　　As she looks towards the future, Rafa aspires to gain recognition as a top performer at Tesla. She plans to continue exploring opportunities within the company for the next few years, all the while remaining open to the possibility of exploring other options in the future.

　　This article was organically written in Bangla and was translated by Miraz Hossain