I'm looking to start a new role around July next year. I intend to apply for Google, Fb, Stripe, Pinterest, Lyft, Some quant companies. Can someone who has completed a round of applications please answer these questions. 1. When is the best time to apply. When do applications open up for junior roles. Currently I can't apply for new grad role or senior roles.( which are the most) . Is it okay if the application says 3 yoe as requirement. 2. When is the best time to starting Prepping LC so that I good by Phone screen stage and hopefully perfect by Onsites. I ask this because I'm not aware of interview, Competing offer timelines. Background - Joined Msft as a Fresher. Had some Topcoder/ICPC experience. Looking to complete 2 yrs at Microsoft and change into a challenging environment. Intend to take LC premium and complete company wise questions. Any help is very much appreciated. TC- 160K Yoe - 1.5 (L60)
I think Google lags a lot, so you should send in your app asap, as they also allow you to start up to a year later given that you pass their interviews
Move slow, break things
From my limited exp, most companies open headcounts in jan, then another wave in mid year. But esp if you are less exp, you should aim to interview earlier in the year, jr roles fill up quicker than sr roles
You mean next year January is better than this year November?
You are straight out of college, barely experienced, and complaining about 160k total comp as not competitive?
Sorry if misunderstood. Pay is fine. I am looking for next challenge/company.