I keep getting referred to and applying to strategy type roles at Google and Meta, coming from a tech strategy role (SC level) at Deloitte, but I’m not even getting any interviews. I have a generalist background. Is there any hope or tips on how to get a foot farther in the door or is it pretty much futile?

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Google and Meta have been almost impenetrable for anyone outside big tech for a couple years. Right now most teams will only be interviewing people who have referrals from within the HM’s teams or sphere of influence, know the HM directly or are targeted by internal recruiters for specific roles. Market is waaaay oversaturated with laid off FAANG people still

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You may have to pivot to a smaller tech company first and then try the bigger ones especially for a strategy role where they prefer MBB

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Well, quality of the referrals matter. How are you keep getting referred? Are you contacts making a case for you with HM or doing more than just hitting the referral button?

Try Databricks, we’re still hiring and our pay is better than most of FAANG

You need actual strategy experience.

I feel like it's been brutal past 2 years. Same position now and previously when I was a consultant and also had no referral I'd usually get an interview request at least

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