This might be a stupid question - how do you get talking to a recruiter? I’ve put in a couple of applications but not had anything back - I’m pretty self aware but genuinely think I’m a very good fit (on paper at least), and feel like talking to a recruiter would help either concretely explain why im perhaps not a good fit, or actually give me a fighting chance amidst a sea of resumes. Any help welcome!

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I would highly recommend getting a referral if you can - someone who knows your work and can personally attest to it. A random referral won’t do much.

You may indeed be a very good fit- but Google has some of the highest numbers of applications out there. Meaning that 1) while you may be a great fit, so are others and 2) you’re probably lost in a crush of applications, and a referral at least gets your resume a review.

Good luck!

Correct and good clarification, get a referral from a current Googler.

I would ask if they feel comfortable with it. It’ll be much better than a random one, absolutely.

For context, if we (Googlers) are referring someone, we have to fill out a form stating our level of knowledge with the referrals work and skills. If they’re just friends they may not feel they can attest to that well. But they also may feel otherwise, I really can’t say :)

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