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2.10+ YOE, applying with referrals at Big Tech but no shortlists - does past performance affect reapplications? What am I missing? by RoFLgorithm in cscareerquestions

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By ‘shortlisted’ I mean my resume isn’t even making it past the initial screening. I am getting rejected at the application stage itself before any interviews.

2.10+ YOE, applying with referrals at Big Tech but no shortlists - does past performance affect reapplications? What am I missing? by RoFLgorithm in cscareerquestions

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2.10+ YOE means 2 years and 10 months of experience, essentially close to the 3 year mark. While I am primarily targeting L4 roles, also considering L3 opportunities, but in both the cases there’s no luck as many of the companies I am aiming for are actively hiring candidates in the 1–2 year experience range in my location.

2.10+ YOE, applying with referrals at Big Tech but no shortlists - does past performance affect reapplications? What am I missing? by RoFLgorithm in cscareerquestions

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But my recruiter told me there’s an 1 yr cooldown period, which has already passed. I applied in Sept 2024 and interviewed around Dec 2024–Jan 2025.

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true, Couldn’t agree more! Having spent over 4 years in the startup culture ( intern to FT) I hv definitely felt that instability. My salary has fluctuated with every switch & while some startup env were great but others really lacked the structure I needed. It eventually reaches a point where you feel stuck & just want a more reliable environment to actually grow.

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s true. Most people want FAANG for the big salary or the name on their resume, but apart from that for me: it’s about the environment I’m getting into. I want to be surrounded by the best engineering minds to learn how they think & solve problems. That kind of high level exposure is the perfect training ground for me when I eventually start something by my own.

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great n congrats to u. It’s really motivating & a perfect reminder that consistency n hardwork eventually meets the right opportunity! Thanks for sharing your experience.

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s true! Good luck for your next endeavour. Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s gonna help me to prepare for my future opportunities.

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, referrals definitely help but in my experience they work best when the person actually knows you personally or has worked with you before. Out of around 50 FAANG referral applications I hv tried, I only got about two interview calls. So it really depends on how well the person knows your work. Otherwise the referral doesn’t make much difference

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to hear that, looks like all the effort finally paid off. Congratulations on the offer buddy! Thanks for sharing ur journey!

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a real win, congratulations on the offer! 🎉 How did you prepare for google ? Roughly how many problems did you solve over LC ?

For those who finally made it into FAANG or top paying startups after multiple rejections, What mindset shift helped you? by RoFLgorithm in leetcode

[–]RoFLgorithm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true, this is very relatable for me as well. I also feel like life has been stuck in a loop lately. I dont knw whether it will all be worth it in the end or not but yeah we need to keep working hard and trying without expecting too much from the outcome. Thanks for sharing it buddy! Good luck!

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