Is it essentially futile to apply to FAANG jobs without a referral? I found a role at Apple that I think fits pretty well with my background-- but don't have anyone I know there, so am wondering if applying through LinkedIn is a very rare shot in the dark.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

No. I cold applied to google and got to the final rounds

like

I just got an offer at Amazon without referral.

like

No. They’ll take cold applications and respond.

But if you’re at MCK there 100% is alumni at Apple. Reach out for informal chat then ask for referral

like

I applied to Apple and heard back from the recruiter. If your background matches the role should be no problem. If it’s a stretch I’d say find a referral.

like

No, especially right now.

Related Posts

Persistent conducts interviews just for timepass. After clearing all rounds they don't offer. Aspiring candidate dont attend interviews.

like

I’m looking for a new job, working remotely, that doesn’t require a Bachelor’s. (I’m currently going back to school to get one, as I only have an Associate’s in Mathematics right now)
I had positions in private sector that allowed me to supplement having a degree with experience but not in public sector. I’ve seen coworkers get positions they aren’t able to do simply because they have a degree and then leave a mess for me to clean up but I’m not allowed to have the position. Any suggestions?

like
like

Hello everyone

I have been in the Customer success manager position for the last 1 and a half years and working in an IT company in Gujarat. I want to relocate to dubai. Does my experience help me to get a decent salary job as a CSM or Project manager in Dubai?

My total work experience is of 9 years in various domains.

Thank you in advance.

Best Regards

What does it take to pass final rounds?

I did decently well on all components (framework, brainstorming, exhibits) but made 2 calculation mistakes with one interviewer… already anxious as I wait for news

like

Is there anyone who completed the last SHL test and is waiting for the result or call back from HR. For me it's almost a week now after completing the last SHL test but no reply from HR.

Note: Completed all the rounds and documents are also submitted.

Please share here if anyone faces the same situation or any relevant scenario.

like

I just went to apply for a job and the application asked if I’ve ever worked in an audit capacity at KPMG because the company is our client. Has anyone ever encountered this before? Do companies exclude applicants that work at their audit firm from their candidate pool?

like

Received an offer for advisor, strategy & planning at TransUnion. Anyone at TransUnion know the difference between a manager and advisor? Which is higher in the hierarchy and what are the salary ranges? I have 20+yrs in tech/finance. The role is remote.

like

What would be a typical salary for a junior in house counsel role (3 yoe) at a publicly traded company in a secondary market (think Austin, Tampa, Charlotte)? I’m having a really hard time finding what a reasonable range would be. Most positions I’m applying to require desired salary in the application, and the truth is I’d accept anything north of 125k but don’t want to undersell myself and take a bigger cut than necessary coming from biglaw.

like

Tommorow i have l1 round of EXL for business analyst profile. Please suggest me what should i prepare the most? How is BA interview in exl

What kinds of strategy projects would best prepare you to exit to a clinical stage pharma start-up and support their business strategy through clinical trials / an ipo?

likefunny

Hey! I created a bowl for DEIB practitioners and employers/hiring managers who need contractors or candidates .

likeuplifting

👋🏼 HI! 34 yo female looking to break into an entry level sales role (pharmaceutical/health/wellness) related ideally. But open to where I need to start to get my foot in the door. Would appreciate any leads on Hybrid sales roles in the Austin area! Or even more networking resources aside from here and linked in 😊.

Interviewing for an SE position and have my final demo in a few weeks. Any trailhead modules I should check out to get more prepared/confident? Thank you in advance!

Would anyone be willing to give me a referral to salesforce?

like

Anyone working in PWC in salesforce group?
Have some questions and would like to have information regarding interview.
Any help is appreciated. TIA.

like

Looking for a referral into McKinsey’s London office. Currently assessing my options with other MBB and would like to apply to McK

Profile:
- 8yoe industry
- 2yoe Monitor Deloitte
- MBA

like

Accenture having below requirements. If it suits your profile, ping me.

Post Photo
like

LTI-Larsen and Toubro is Hiring for Experience Professionals in DATA
Interested can DM me with Job Code and Experience!!
Candidates who can join in 60 Days will be preferred.
#Hiring #Qlikview #Datascience #Python #SQL #Azure #Microstrategy #GCP #Abinto #snowflake #Informatica #Denodo

Post Photo

More Posts

In your current role, what do you think is the most prevalent challenge the industry faces?

like

I work for a tech company that pays 100k tc plus 50,000 stock options. I have great work life balance, work 4 days per week on a 32 hour schedule plus it’s remote. Lately, I’ve been feeling like the compensation is on the lower end and just wanted to see if it’s in line with industry standards

Hello fishes,
Can you suggest me how can I move to PMC based multinational construction industry after doing 6 years of state government job?

like

Oh the truth...

Post Photo
likefunnyupliftingsmart

Making plans for that year end bonus!

Post Photo
likefunny

When you notice an issue with a slide right away on Friday January 25th.

Post Photo
likefunny

Does anyone have a referral for Rancho Biosciences?

like

Controversial question - what are some roles/functions to avoid at Google for ex-management consultants, in terms of potential under-utilization of skills and limited career progression? Common exit opps tend to be in StratOps, PMM, PgM/Solutions Consultant, roles in Sales; would anyone not recommend any of these roles?

like

Haven’t touched my other watches in weeks since i picked this up

Post Photo
like
like

How much time will it take for background verification in PWC?

SAP Mega Drive on 12th Nov in LTI- Larsen and Toubro Infotech.
DM your Emailid along with Jobcode to Apply!!
All LTI Locations!!
#SAP #HIRING #Opportunity #Opening

Post Photo

How long does it usually take from submitting an application to first day at your new firm when switching firms?

likefunny

Anyone working as a mechanical engineer at Wood, Canada? Please help me if you can. Thanks and appreciate

like

I’m currently an SA2 but was offering a 6 month rotation working on product strategy for the firm with a promotion to Manager. Recruiter explained that It’d be at the same base pay with the potential of a raise in June, would you take just a title bump?

like

Belly rubs please

Post Photo
like

This is Ghost💙🐶

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Which grade is higher 601 or 602 or 603 ?

like

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

I have a product interview coming up and one of the questions is “what is a product you know a lot about , tell me it’s functions, issues, how it can be improved , and market space"

like

Interested in eventually exiting into wellness tech.... what are the best consulting firms to start at?

like

Just got another rejection... Is exiting to FAANG or MB really this hard? Trying to go tech.. or mbb, but not getting anywhere. I have 2 masters (mba, ms) from top schools, been in consulting for over 10 years, I am confident that I know my stuff well..but still I keep getting rejected. Interviewed with Google, Amazon, Cisco, McKinsey, and a few others and every-time there is something that is not a match... are the hiring managers looking for like 100% match? That will never happen!!!

like

3 YOE in a big 4/accenture firm. Most of my consulting projects have been in data science/analytics, data engineering, & digital marketing. I have also heavily used R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, etc & some digital analytics tools such as adobe analytics

Apart from data science (which is pretty competitive), what type of roles at FAANG or big tech can I get with my experience? Or would anyone with a similar background share where or what they exited to?

like

EY Financial Services Consulting (business, technology and risk) is hiring aggressively across all levels for the East and West regions. If interested, please DM me and if you’re a good fit I can fast track your referral.

like

Anyone have any familiarity with facebook’s recruitment process? How much does a referral help?

I am a senior analyst with 5+ years of functional experience in health payer, 1.5 years of BA experience. Thinking about exit opportunities and deciding if it's worth pivoting into the pharmaceutical industry, startups, and or straight into a payer company. Thoughts if I should wait or exit?

like

Any Google fishes who can help me out with a refferal? The profile I'm looking for is based out of India.

likefunny

I hear Grant Thornton has been doing more layoffs? We need staff (associates, seniors, managers) in forensics / disputes and investigations in SF if anyone is looking to make a move! Message me

like

How do I get into Product Management with no PM experience? I’m currently a second year analyst in the Tech consulting program at EY.

like

How much emphasis do you put on the company culture before accepting the offer?
I have an offer with 30% pay increase and will offer me a D role in publicly traded company (IPO in 2020), but I have read very polarized reviews on glassdoor (e.g., micro manage, yes sir mentality, long hours, unstructred)

Also, their benefits are not very attractive (e.g., 2 week paternity, 3.5% 401k match, unlimited vaca -- which means you have to take permission and have to feel guilty if you take off longer)

like

Anyone have insight on working at Altman and Vilandrie?

like

When will FAANG turn into FAANGS to include SalesForce?

likefunny

Thoughts on equity research career path? Currently in consulting for financial services and a recruiter is reaching out on an ER role. Wondering if anyone has insights.

like

Need help thinking of companies that fit what I’m looking for: New England location, less than 2000 ppl, startups fine, min base comp of $200k. Im an experienced manager, 10+ years of experience. Focus on growth strategy, talent, etc. Thank you!

funnylike

Which of these roles best prepares one to run an e-commerce brand? Product manager, brand manager, product marketing manager, growth marketing

like

Is anyone hiring in healthcare/biotech for marketing/strategy roles? Have ~2 YOE at top medical device companies

like

How long does it usually take from submitting an application to first day at your new firm when switching firms?

likefunny

I wanted to reschedule my hiring manager screen this week because I tested positive for covid and feeling sick with symptoms. Recruiter seemed annoyed and said hiring manager is busy for the rest of the week so I kept the original time slot. Interview is in 2 hrs and I just don’t feel like doing it esp thinking if this is the work culture

like

Looking for full stack developer to join my early startup. We are a small team but hoping to grow a lot this year. Must love books and geeky stuff

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal