I have been rejected from on site interview four times in a row now. > Amazon : Data Analyst > Facebook : Business Integrity Specialist > Expedia : Sr. Strategy Analyst > Facebook : Product Data Opetations Specialist Current role : Associate, Data & Analytics YoE : US - 2, Total - 4.5 Interviews ended with a good note with coverage of questions more than 90%. I have practiced endless SQL and case studies by now and have every piece of resume well covered with STAR examples. I have no clue what's not working or I haven't drilled it yet (Recruiters state the protocol of not disclosing feedback). I'm feeling that I'm losing it all with these rejections. Anyone sharing similar present or past experiences or the right approach to dissect the real problem is appreciated.
How many yoe do you have? And what is your role at PwC?
I don't know much about the domain but wondering if there was anything specific in the interview feedback that you can share? That might help people better assert your situation.
I wish I could supplement that information. I was able to cover pretty much all the questions (beh. + tech). My best bet is to streamline the structure of my responses.
Understood. Keep up the hustle and good luck. Hopefully someone can point you in the right direction here.
Pay for some professional mock interviews. Nobody can really tell you where you’re going wrong. Have a buddy mock interview you as well.
I did try that before. I will try it again. Thanks.
What types of interviews are they covering?
Mix of Tech + Case study + Beh.
Where do you think you are likely struggling? SQL is usually very much a, can you get over the bar, so not something I usually recommend spending a lot of time on. I usually see either fundamental misunderstandings about the 3 core areas, or the inability to appropriately scope and have skepticism. What kinds of case studies are you practicing+
Try some interviews on Pramp.com
Thank you
No worries man, I was in the same position as you are now... Pramp helped me a lot.. at least to rehearse and get comfortable in my own skin and be able to deliver my thoughts better... also for coding and system design..
It's sad, but you also got rejected from top tier companies. That doesn't mean you aren't good. Keep it up!
Thanks for the push.
Why are you even applying for Senior Strategy Analyst? How is that like the other jobs or your current job? How are you qualified?
It was a unique mix of data analyst with strategy acumen and I have some exp in that.
Dear OP, It’s hard and frustrating for sure. Whenever you get a reject, it sometimes makes you feel like a failure. You start questioning yourself why are you even trying, what’s the point. You question whether you’re ever gonna be good enough. I always tell people I don’t know how you truly feel. And to be honest, I really don’t know. But I’ve applied to a lot of companies and always get rejected. I’ve got rejected by Bloomberg once and Google once, and Microsoft once too. Airbnb or most companies wouldn’t even bother giving me an interview because of my YOE, the school I was from or where I work. And it definitely hurt me mentally a lot. I still get hurt whenever I receive a rejection from all the companies I applied for. But don’t let that be the end. Always tell yourself that it will be worth it. You just gotta push on. Everytime you fail, it just brings you closer to where you’re supposed to be one day. I’m not a smart kid, so I couldn’t say that I studied 6 months and ace the interviews. I personally would say that my journey has come close to 3 years by now. Only recently did I managed to score an offer from one of the bigs. But it definitely wasn’t easy, the self doubts and time. But I think it will all be worth it in the end. There is no problem about you or the company. You will always be enough for yourself, but don’t stop working hard to be the best you can be. We’re all in this together and one day we will all look back and be proud of all the hard work we’ve put in. You are great already and you’ll be greater OP. Looking forward to seeing you attaining your dreams through hard work
Thanks a bunch for these amazing words. Motivation is the key 🙌
Here’s an interesting fact, people hire people they like and can identify with and they usually make at least 7 separate but powerful (and intractable) decisions about how much they “like” you in the first 2-3 seconds. If you’re failing this first part, you can do a few things to trick them into believing they like you during the interview like 1— asking them for a beverage or to borrow something like a pen or piece of paper—when people give you something they subconsciously attribute that to liking you. Nobody gives thins to people they don’t, normally, right? 2— compliment them. People feel good around people they like and if you make them feel good, they’ll make the same subconscious connection 3—mirror behavior. If they lean in when they talk, you lean in. If they touch their face or hair, you do the same. If they cross their legs... you get the idea. Acting like them makes them believe you ARE one of “them” 4— let them talk more than you. Ask them a ton of things like “what do you like about working here. Why did you join. What gets you up in the morning. Who’s you’re favorite team mate”. People looooove to talk about them selves and when you make them feel good like this, it’s maybe the number one thing I never forget to do. I mean people really really dig it. Ever unload on your best friend and you just feel...better... after? It’s no different no matter who’s listening. 5— I don’t do this as much but submissive Behaviour works well depending on who your with. Tilting you head slightly down so you have to look “up” at them is an example of this... A little psychology can go a long way. Seems you have the technical skills to get all these interviews, but might be missing on that piece that, actually, matters more most of the time even tho it’s subconscious almost entirely
Thanks a lot for providing a different and interesting perspective on the scenario. I will keep these in mind for sure.
How did you get two interviews for different roles at FB?
Both of them had a gap. Thanks for the relevancy of the comment.