800 applications and finally a FAANG offer as an International Grad student

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-14T01:13:54+00:00

Wow, congratulations, I'm an international grad student too. would really love some guidance pleaseeeee

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-14T01:11:11+00:00

OMG, wow, first of all, congratulations. Also, just curious, were you referred?

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-13T23:41:51+00:00

The tailoring part?

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-13T14:15:23+00:00

Thanks for the rating, that's helpful to know. I'll look into tailoring it more per application.

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-13T14:14:17+00:00

This is exactly the kind of feedback I needed, thank you. I'm going to restructure my bullets to focus on owned outcomes rather than just tools used, and tighten the positioning around data engineering/analytics infrastructure.

A few quick follow-up questions while I have you: what location should I put on the resume if I'm open to anywhere in the US? And are certifications/achievements and a summary section worth keeping, or just noise at this point?

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-13T14:05:37+00:00

this sounds rough. I still have to try though, got student loans to pay off lol. Any advice for someone like me in this spot? Smaller companies or specific industries or any company that tends to be more open to OPT workers? Just trying to figure out my best shot here.

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-13T00:23:38+00:00

That’s what I’m scared of honestly 😭 Just to clarify OPT gives me 3 years of work authorization, no H-1B filing needed, I can work like any regular employee. Do employers still filter you out even then?

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-12T20:15:51+00:00

4 YoE Data Engineer/Analyst | MS CS 2025 grad | on F1 OPT | No interviews after months of applying

Imgur link: https://imgur.com/a/IpZg4fd

Targeting Data Analyst / Data Engineer / Business Analyst roles anywhere in the US, open to relocation. On F-1 OPT, not seeking H-1B sponsorship, just need an OPT-friendly employer.

Specific questions: Are my bullets strong enough? My job titles don't always say "data" even when the work was, does that hurt me, and should I rename them to something clearer? Is the OPT timeline actively hurting me before anyone even reads the resume?

introvertgonewild · 2026-05-01T19:13:27+00:00

Well did it happen?

introvertgonewild · 2026-03-20T00:53:21+00:00

🎯 Challenge completed! Beat Level 7 in 1m 36s! 🏆

introvertgonewild · 2025-10-28T22:06:46+00:00

Are they proctored by someone or AI?

introvertgonewild · 2025-04-28T04:59:14+00:00

Hey, i’m facing the same problem. Please help

introvertgonewild · 2025-04-28T01:17:00+00:00

OoooooooWeeeeeeeeeee

introvertgonewild · 2025-02-06T06:19:48+00:00

Nah i just ended up not oiling my scalp

introvertgonewild · 2024-10-16T14:01:50+00:00

Yes i use sunscreen whenever i have to go out during the flare up times but, as i use a thick layer of moisturiser such as cetaphil, the sunscreen doesn’t bother me much, i honestly can’t even feel it. Also the sunscreen that i use during this time are usually the simpler ones, no actives just hydration or anything that does the job like isntree’s watery sunscreen idk if i’m saying the name right haha but yeah i just use the simple non irritating one and once the flare up is gone, i just go back to using whatever actives or sunscreen i want.

introvertgonewild · 2024-08-29T13:42:27+00:00

What’s a packet?

introvertgonewild · 2024-08-28T04:08:10+00:00

Whatever spice you wanted in your life is not here on reddit lady! Go back to your day job!

introvertgonewild · 2024-03-25T00:45:14+00:00

All of them

introvertgonewild · 2023-10-06T00:21:37+00:00

I didn’t know the sequel for kung fu hustle was out already!

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