I've been applying online for junior-mid level UX design / research roles (esp at google, FB, airbnb) but have yet to hear back from any recruiters. It's been about 1-2 weeks. Are referrals always the better way to go? I've been trying hard to network and connect with people as much as possible! Any advice? Thanks!
Referrals are always more effective. You need to get on LinkedIn and network your face off. Hit up alumni from you school, join professional groups, attend meetings in the area for your specific tech niche. You can google how best to do all that as well as lots of other good advice. When you submit a resume online it just goes into a blackhole. No human will ever see it unless your resume has the magic key words to bubble to the top of the recruiting server, and even then you're 1 of 100. If you apply to a job always seek out the recruiter and hiring manager on LinkedIn. Make them notice you.
Agreed. Or that one-off recruiter who is on top of his/her game and spots talent from shit a mile away
Online applications can be a black hole. A lot of things have to go really well for your resume to be seen by a human. Referrals definitely up your chances for sure.
Yeap. I've applied to product design jobs and got requests for interviews for the next day. It's really about the work you've done and being able to show case it well.
that's how i got in
I can tell you we look at all the applications sent in and make an effort to at least respond to everyone. I'm at canopytax.com
did you get in?
I don't think it's efficient and yes.. it could take weeks!
The size and "status/cool factor" of the company is directly proportional to the pile a of applications in the queue for that position. Unless you've done something extraordinary the likelihood you will stand out. If you want to get in to FAANG you will most likely need a referral. Now that being said: I have received most all my jobs from cold applications. And again the bigger the Co. the bigger the pile, so to sort through them can take time. I just received a message to setup up first round call. For a very large notable SV company. It was a cold apply. It took just over 2 weeks to hear from them. They were also one of the first I applied for. When it comes to jobs, cover letters are Considered comical. However a LinkedIn inmail to the recruiter is this generations cover letter. Next best thing to a referral. Your inmail should cover 3 things. 1.) an apology for cold mailing them 2.) why you are good for the role 3.) why you want to work for the company. Be very very very concise in all three
You could try to find newer job postings or try to find recruiters with connections... Or LinkedIn InMail some. Other than that... Try Angel List. Usually works better. Or services like TripleByte. And if you really want to get into FANG... Prepare like crazy until you're sure you're not going to lose for lack of preparation... You only get so many shots.
"1-2 weeks" 😂
I'm getting impatient :(
My coworker already has phone interviews lined up within a week!