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.

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

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I just got an offer at Amazon without referral.

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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

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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.

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No, especially right now.

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