Tech IndustryOct 31, 2019
NewShaki

When does 2020 headcount open up, when does hiring process start ?

I am actively starting my job search, and trying to time it in line with 2020 hiring. Ideally I plan to join a company in January. Hence the questions: 1) When does 2020 headcount open up? When are the jobs posted ? Will it be later this year ? Or early next ? Or is the headcount rolling for Google/Amazon/Linkedin ? 2) Depending on the answer to (1), Am I at a disadvantage if I start applying now ? Would I be able to have better chances due to many more openings if I start in January ? YOE:12 TC:200K

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Microsoft unfanged Oct 31, 2019

We’re already done hiring for 2021. Come back next year for 2022. -Private Equity recruiting

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Shaki OP Oct 31, 2019

Thanks, interested in G/Amazon/LinkedIn , not Private Equity

Microsoft unfanged Oct 31, 2019

Why so serious?

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YVad32 Oct 31, 2019

Aren’t most companies on a rolling headcount?

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Shaki OP Oct 31, 2019

Are they ? Specifically are Google/Amazon/LinkedIn on them ?

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YVad32 Oct 31, 2019

Idk any legit company that isn’t

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jlthbq Oct 31, 2019

Depends on the economy. Everyone is being cautious

Emarsys npwS32 Oct 31, 2019

Depending on the company, many companies are finishing up budgeting for 2020 right now

LinkedIn hct Oct 31, 2019

LinkedIn is in Q2 of 2020 fiscal year so that headcount is already in place

LinkedIn TfAO31 Oct 31, 2019

Yes in place but we have lots of it... we’ll I guess it depends what type of engineer you are but don’t listen to the people above trying to discourage you