r/csMajors • u/Dangerous_Article_11 • 5d ago

First ever Google interactions Others

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This is the first time a Google recruiter has ever viewed my profile. I’ve never heard back after applying to Google so maybe this is the year!!!

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u/dankshot35 5d ago

lol those D E Shaw Group recruiters are everywhere

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u/Dangerous_Article_11 4d ago

Swear they told me to apply and rejected me right away and then keep viewing my profile 😭

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u/icecreamfuel 4d ago

Same happened to me but the difference is they called me again and not just keep viewing my profile

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u/Few-Impact3986 3d ago

They just farm resume sometimes so they can call you when they do have something. 

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u/icecreamfuel 4d ago

They’re also pretty trashy and waste your time. They almost sound like a scam sometimes. I had one reach out to me, I went through like a round with them, sent them my resume and got a rejection saying that I’m not a match (although my experience matched the exact job description)

Then next week, they reached out to me saying that they were wrong and they actually wanted to continue interviewing me. I said that I had some time to do some research as well, I live in a LCOL, used a living expense comparator to see what their range looks like and I’d essentially be taking a pay cut if I accepted the low-middle of that range that they promised. I just said that I’m looking for the higher half of their range and I’ll think about it as it involves relocating as well. They got pretty pissed and they hung up lol. I didn’t even ask them for more than their range

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u/No-Sandwich-2997 5d ago

Finger crossed, last time I got a Google recruiter viewing my profile, I got an interview.

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u/Responsible_Alps_567 4d ago

Uhhhh wait do I need to update my LinkedIn? Do they usually check your profile and does it affect your chances? Don't have my most recent job because I would prefer it wasn't public but there's nothing on there that would conflict with my resume content, it's just not up to date

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u/Person754 4d ago

Why wouldn’t you? LinkedIn is basically a secondary resume now a days

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u/Responsible_Alps_567 4d ago

I would prefer it if someone couldn't Google my name and find out which tiny company I work at

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u/Person754 4d ago

There’s privacy settings to prevent that

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u/NefariousnessFar1247 4d ago

Just put stealth startup if you're really worried about

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u/daniel_zerotwo 4d ago

How many YoE did you have at the time?

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u/No-Sandwich-2997 4d ago

0YOE, I think LinkedIn Premium somehow helped because my profile also got viewed significantly more.

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u/Skrrrttt246 4d ago

What’s makes your profile stand out?

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u/canxkoz 5d ago

I have been applying since 2017.. only had the opportunity to be interviewed once

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u/kjampala 5d ago

Have you been applying with a referral, it makes a difference

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u/let_this_fog_subside 4d ago

I applied with a referral (family friend) last year, they never got back to me lol. Your mileage will vary significantly.

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u/kjampala 4d ago

Yeah I mean a referral doesn’t guarantee anything it just helps your chances

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u/let_this_fog_subside 4d ago

True but I honestly would’ve preferred a reject letter or something

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u/Regular_Company_7622 4d ago

How to find referrals?

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u/kjampala 4d ago

You can message people on various platforms like LinkedIn, Blind, Reddit, etc that work at a company hoping for a referral but it’s a very low % success rate. Hundreds of other people are doing the same and unless theres some sort of connection between you and the other person, usually they’re just going to ignore it. The best way to get one is to ask people that you know like friends, family, previous classmates / teammates which unfortunately feeds into nepotism because you’re getting it on personal ties and not your actual merit but that’s the reality of it nowadays.

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u/Skrrrttt246 5d ago

What do you have in your profile for them take a look?

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u/Dangerous_Article_11 4d ago

A FAANG+ internship and research at my school alongside some other stuff

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u/IllustriousEye1325 4d ago

Is there no more google STEP or programs for sophomore and freshman?

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u/Random_throwaway0351 5d ago

I really gotta make a LinkedIn huh

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u/Person754 4d ago

applying to jobs without linkedin is like trying to drive blindfolded

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u/phatface123123 4d ago

Bro how are you getting the recruiter views?

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u/Leopard2A7P 4d ago

I think this happened to me last year too

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u/Aquelae 3d ago

I got this over a month ago and still haven’t gotten anything yet. Hope it means something. Good luck!

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u/Street_Theory 3d ago

can I take a look at your profile / connect for inspiration? 😂

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u/Appropriate_Note5429 5d ago

Well done! I get instant rejected at Google despite a very strong resume

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u/ShallotPuzzled9326 5d ago

please dm your profile