If you are a software engineer, you know really well what is the biggest, toughest challenge in the life of a techie: getting the software engineering job you deserve!
Fresh out of grad school, it is every techie’s dream to make it big in the valley of technology, rubbing shoulders with the who-is-who at FAANG giants and top tech companies. Unfortunately, landing a near-perfect tech job still remains just a dream for many. While some continue to struggle to even snuggle into a FAANG company, a few others end up totally defeated without even a decent interview opportunity to boast of.
Is it that difficult to land a software engineering job with FAANG giants?
You bet it is. Amazon gets nearly 18 to 20 job applications per minute and Apple has a mere 2 to 3 percent acceptance rate while Google receives almost 3 million job applications per year. These numbers don't even include the thousands of job seekers who apply directly to these FAANG giants without going through a recruiter.
No doubt, software engineers are in high demand. But it is a wee bit difficult to break into the industry. And it has nothing to do with how qualified you are. It’s all about connecting with the right people and being fully prepared to seize every opportunity that strolls by.
Luckily, the tech industry offers some of the best opportunities for job seekers and is constantly on the lookout for software engineers who are passionate about technology. And, of course, there are exceptional career accelerator programs that combine technology with professional mentorship from FAANG giants to help software engineers join the company of their dreams.
HiCounselor has put together a guide on how you can land a software engineering job at FAANG and top tech companies such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google among many others. Read on and empower yourself with actionable tips and strategies that will surely help land your dream job at a top tech company, regardless of where you are at this point of time in your career.
Alternatively, you could also join the upcoming LIVE Webinar on April 15th where tech-savvy software engineers get to interact with eminent stalwarts from Deloitte, PWC and LinkedIn to gain first-hand information on the current opportunities in software engineering and the best way aspirants can tweak their resumes, build a solid network and easily crack interviews.
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Cracking Software Engineering Interviews
One of the most grueling phases in the life of a job seeker is the interview. In fact, the interview process at Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google, among many other top tech companies, is unlike anything that job seekers have ever experienced. These interviews are intense, with several equally taxing rounds and innumerable meetings. Most aspirants feel that these interviews are designed to make them fail. Some give up totally after a few futile attempts.
It's how you think that matters!
Top tech companies and FAANG giants conduct interviews to test potential hires on how they think and how they communicate. These companies are least bothered about the coding solutions you come up with; they are more intrigued by the million thoughts that go through an aspirant’s mind while they try to come up with a solution.
Don’t go all soft on the soft skills!
Soft skills are extremely crucial as well which is why the behavioral interviews at these top tech companies are often more grueling than the technical ones. Hiring managers want to make sure that the people they hire make a great cultural fit into the organization once they are onboarded.
If you really wish to crack your next software engineering interview, make sure you undergo Technical and Behavioural Interview Prep sessions where you get mentored by professionals from top tech companies. The confidence and guidance these mentors offer you during the prep sessions are enough to empower you with the right soft skills as well as technical know-how.
Applying online no longer works!
Applying online and sitting back will no longer get you an interview for the job you have in mind. A few better strategies would be to:
Sign up for career accelerator programs that help you build LinkedIn and in-person networking so you get to connect with hiring managers at FAANG giants.
Connect with those who are employed at the top tech companies you are interested in and seek their advice on improving your candidature. This will help you gain inside information about the job role and also give you a chance to upskill to suit the company’s requirements.
Attend LIVE webinars and job fairs that are popular with your peers, and that are led by professionals who are currently or were previously employed at FAANG and top tech companies.
Prepare for Coding Interviews!
If your knowledge of data structures and algorithms is less than commendable, make sure you get the relevant training from experts to brush up on your coding skills. HiCounselor recommends you go through their video series before an upcoming tech interview. You could also reach out to HiCounselor for a personalized counseling session followed by effective mentoring that includes resume building, interview prep sessions as well as mock interviews.
Kick-starting Your Career as a Software Engineer
Timely guidance is the golden key to landing a software engineering job at FAANG and top tech companies. Start your journey with HiCounselor by registering for their upcoming LIVE WEBINAR on current job opportunities in software engineering. The webinar, which is being held on the 15th of April is led by eminent stalwarts, David, Sr. Software Engineer (LinkedIn) and Aditya Sharma, Ex – Salesforce Senior Consultant (Deloitte & PWC).
This LIVE Webinar is for tech-savvy professionals who are fresh out of grad school or looking for a great opening at a top tech company. You will gain all the information you will possibly need to brush up on your resume and crack the toughest software engineering interviews.
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