Why can I not get an interview at Microsoft or Google??😩 I feel like I’ve tried everything - getting referrals, certs, etc. I have 6 YOE in tech strategy. I’ve worked at Accenture and now Strategy&. I also have a technical background. Any suggestions on things I can do to help my chances would be greatly appreciated!

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I’d start here - https://www.uop.edu.jo/download/research/members/495_1887_llll.pdf

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Aim at lower title/level?

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I joined from industry, if I see a strategy heavy resume it can be off putting even if it's from a big firm, as I dont need someone to strategize I need someone who can execute on the strategy we've got. Does your resume speak to your ability to execute and deliver beyond the strategy.

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D2 untwist your panties... I was referring to when I was in my industry role.

And yes I could have been clearer but it's 930 on a Friday

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I got them all through cold emailing on LinkedIn vs just applying.

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Employees basically. I just searched “join my team” + company and sorted. I’m still in the pipeline for one of them and actively interviewing. Obviously at this point I can’t say I converted to a FT role but I think it will in the end.

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Keep going. It took me 4 years and 8 applications before I finally landed my dream job here

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That’s so great to hear! What job did you get? And is the WLB as great as people are saying? I’m really hoping to not work more than 40 hours on average / flexible working hours. Right now my average is about 60 😵

What’s your technical background ?

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I used to develop a UI and RFID apps for an inventory software firm. Background in python, SQL, Oracle / Salesforce implementations, general cloud and enterprise architecture strategy

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We’re pretty much in a hiring freeze and have been for well over a month now

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Hence “pretty much” a hiring freeze, large majority of roles cut across the board

Why do u want microsoft or google!?

Great WLB, culture, interesting products

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What role are you in interested in ? And applying to?

So I am at Google. I have seen CSM being more experienced, but could be wrong.. with ur background I would recommend TAM as easiest/ best fit. Also cloud is more likely to lift hiring freeze than other divisions.

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Msft also at a similar “mostly” hiring freeze.

Id check back in 2 months for both companies

I know they are hiring for a position at my team for solution engineer. Your background of implementing stuff may help.

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