👀 How to Get a FAANG Referral?
👀 How to Get a FAANG Referral?
Wanna get into a FAANG company? Here are some practical tips.
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Hey there, Dispatch reader.
We are back again with a great conversation, this time with Dominick Tavitian, the founder of Refer Me.Â
Refer Me is a platform that connects job seekers to professionals who can directly refer them to the job they’re looking for, Refer Me also assists with resume reviews and fully simulated mock interviews.
Refer Me wants to ensure you either get the job or get feedback on why you got rejected. Dominick talked to PeerPulse about increasing your chances to get a job in tech and FAANG specifically.
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The importance of referrals in landing your dream role.Â
How FAANG companies hire differently from other tech companies.
Shifting hiring trends within tech.
How Important Are Referrals (And How Does Refer Me Help You Get Them)?
Around 40% of hires come from a referral (despite only 7% of applications coming with a referral), so referrals and word-of-mouth hiring are pretty important. That’s part of the reason behind Refer Me’s creation - to make hiring more equitable for those who don’t have an extensive network of their own.
With Refer Me, you can apply to jobs you like the look of, and your application will be sent to somebody who works at that company. They can choose to refer or not to refer you, but if they choose the latter, you’ll receive tips on improving the process next time.
Remember to add a description or short bio about yourself and your career highlights to your referral application.
Most Common Mistakes When Looking for a Referral
What's overlooked? Effective bios. Yes, resumes are crucial for job applications. But when you get a reference, you need a short, catchy bio that says, "Hey, I'm awesome!" Something like, "Check this out - I made my previous company loads of money and rocked the whole operation thing like a pro!" You know?
Most people completely overlook this. They'll write, "I'm a software engineer from this city, and I'm into technology." Referrals want the juicy career highlights that'll make recruiters say, "Whoa, this person's impressive!"
When asking for a referral or referring someone, make sure your bio is all of your most impressive accomplishments and talents. This will help you land a referral.
An Insight Into the Hiring Process at FAANG Companies + Top Tips for Acing the Interview
The FAANG companies - Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google - do things a little differently when acquiring talent.
While the hiring process is probably more straightforward than you’d think, there’s an emphasis on behavioral interview questions. Corporations like these want to ensure new recruits fit in, so they’ll ask questions about how you adapted in particular situations.
You’ll probably hear a lot of ‘tell us about a time when you showed…’ followed by a quality laid out in the job description. Familiarize yourself with the definition and examples before the interview to maximize your chance of acing it. You can try the Refer Me mock interviews.
With these large companies, soft skills are almost as important as technical skills, so ask questions during the interview before diving deep into solutions and communicating clearly. Consider the impact on other teams, too, when giving your answers, whether it be marketing, design, or legal.
You might be up against others with similar technical skills, but if you can show those soft skills and wider contextual knowledge, you’ll have a good chance.
Most of the FAANG companies have engineering blogs, so if you’re want to get into FAANG you can familiarize yourself with their stack and product architecture.
These companies also value communication. Consider engineering, marketing, design, legal, and other teams when answering interview questions. Because huge companies are interconnected, consider their processes. They want to know you realize your answer may affect others.
Interviews aren't just about technical skills. That's important, but they're also assessing your teamwork and overall problem-solving skills. While you're practicing coding, don't neglect these three crucial soft skills—they'll set you apart!
Hiring Trends in Tech
If you do not want to work for a FAANG company, the good news is that smaller companies are now widening their reach for tech roles, with plenty of them picking up laid-off staff from FAANG corporations.
This is part of a wider shift ushering in more competition for the technology giants.
Another new thing is that previously, where jobs were posted with the title only with the intention of team-matching later; employers are now hiring for more niche jobs within specialist teams. Following the hiring trends of your dream company and niching down your expertise to match is a must.
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