Trying to break into big tech/FAANG. 3 YOE particularly in the GRC space of InfoSec. However I’m also technical and have learned a lot and proven myself to be a top performer. Granted, I know I’m extremely young, but what are the best strategies to deploy? I feel as if my applications go into the void every time I apply for a perfect position. Thanks I’m advance for the advice :D

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Get a couple more years experience and get a referral

A random referral doesn’t mean much, try to find someone in your network that you’ve actually worked with in the past. For example at Microsoft we’re asked in the initial referral portal if we’ve worked together. The best chance is for the person referring to directly reach out to the HM on your behalf and make a case for you as spots are limited.

Agree with G1, get a referral

Also agree with G1. After gaining several more YOE, people within your network that are more established will eventually have been recruited into a FAANG company, and you if you have the right relationships set in place, you could leverage those as referrals. Keep on the path!

I agree on getting a referral. I would really research the position you want, see if you can reach out to people who are currently in it, and get advice from them. Find out what it took for them to break into FAANG.

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