500+ leets and no chance to shine

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wBRK05

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wBRK05
Jul 15, 2019 9 Comments

A Google recruiter reached out to me earlier this year for an SWE role, so I spent the past few months preparing and solved 500+ Leetcode problems.
The interview is scheduled for next week, but now I'm hit with "sorry no headcount", like many others here.
It's unfortunate, but there is a chance I can't take this opportunity even if I pass the interviews.
While looking for other jobs, I've been rejected from every big company or startup I've applied to at the resume stage (except Yelp). I suspect it's because I don't have a STEM degree.

I'm confident I can pass standard big tech SWE interviews. If anyone could refer me for a APAC or EU based generalist SWE role, I would be very grateful.

Stats:
Solved 541 Leetcode problems (94 easy, 357 medium, 90 hard)
Top 5% on interviewing.io
Got a strong passing score from my mock interview with a Google eng.
almost 2 YoE
TC 40k

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TOP 9 Comments
  • Cerner
    @BigData

    Go to company page Cerner

    @BigData
    Keep on applying bud. Do not let this break you down.
    Jul 15, 2019 0
  • Amazon
    kcc

    Go to company page Amazon

    PRE
    Uber
    kcc
    Go to hired.com It's more effective than apply online. Also, Looking for hiring manager's linkedin page who say hiring and start from there too.
    Jul 15, 2019 0
  • You didnt get any calls from interviewing.io?
    Jul 15, 2019 1
    • New
      wBRK05

      New

      wBRK05
      OP
      The companies on there are US based. I need to be based in APAC or Europe for personal reasons.
      Jul 15, 2019
  • Oracle
    alwzangry

    Go to company page Oracle

    alwzangry
    "Top 5% on interview.io"

    Put that line on the top of your resume. If idiots don't pick you only because you don't have a degree, you don't want to work for them. I'd pick you, but I don't have or know of any APAC/EU openings. Keep approaching leaders through your network or even LinkedIn. Someone will give you a break among the people you reach out to.
    Jul 15, 2019 0
  • Do they ask leetcode questions in EU and APAC?
    Jul 15, 2019 0