How do you apply to jobs? Is it primarily through referrals? Or just submitting online

I understand that the probability of response will be much higher with a referral, but curious if online submissions work at all

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Almost all my interviews and offers were online. Includes FAANG, PE/VC, and others. Only had 1 interview that was a referral.

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Yes, it works, it's just harder if you cant make your experience stand out.

Don't forget door #3 ... Work with headhunters.

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I mostly use referrals for positions I really want. For back up positions I usually just apply online. I’ve done both this time around and I got interviews both ways

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If done right, any will work. But referals are faster

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