Months of preparation, sleepless nights, and mock interviews had led to this moment. He was early, striding confidently down Fifth Avenue, when chaos erupted ahead.

An elderly man in a gray suit had collapsed on the sidewalk. The crowd froze, unsure what to do.

Without hesitation, David dropped his portfolio and rushed to help.

“Sir, can you hear me?” he called, kneeling beside the man. His skin was pale, his breathing shallow. Remembering a CPR class from college, David loosened the man’s tie, checked his pulse, and began compressions.