What can I do? I've no network at these companies or any SF company.
I know ton of talented colleagues from the Midwest
Guess what you’re gonna do in those cold ass winters when there are no football games on the TV Leet the fucking code!
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I usually get FANG calls from recruiters searching LinkedIn for specific experience and skills. Maybe you could reverse that and find/contact recruiter from company you want to join
By sending them nudes.
Damn, why did I not know this fuckin easy trick. I was applying on the websites and requesting referrals from friends. Such ignorance!
Step 1 - Specialize. Step 2 - target your resume to area of specialization. Step 3 -Train and certify on that area. That's your "vacation". Step 4 - reject offers for interviews on anything not in your area. Step 5 - build a roster of top job hunt sites. Step 6 - update your profiles to these sites on a MONTHLY basis. Step 7 - repeat.
Broadcast on your LinkedIn profile that you're looking for software engineering roles in the SF Bay Area. Turn on the button which says open for new opportunities.
Ping an amazon recruiter on LinkedIn and you will get an interview.