Breaking into Big Tech: Amazon Manager's Strategies for Standing Out with Vineet Joglekare 001

Career Success Secrets

Mike Tomasello interviews Vineet Joglekar, an engineering hiring manager at Google, Amazon, and Bloomberg who shares insights into the hiring process, the importance of networking, and effective job search strategies. Vineet discusses the number of applicants for positions at top companies, the role of recruiters, and how networking has significantly impacted his career. He emphasizes the need for candidates to prepare for interviews, understand the expectations of big companies, and the importance of building relationships before needing them. The conversation also covers common mistakes candidates make during interviews and strategies for job searching after leaving a position.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hiring Process

05:08 The Importance of Networking

07:48 Building Genuine Relationships

10:37 Leveraging Connections for Job Opportunities

15:57 Navigating the Job Market for Top Companies

21:00 Networking: It's Never Too Late

27:03 Mastering Behavioral Interviews

32:03 Strategizing Your Job Search

39:04 Final Thoughts and Advice

Takeaways

• Hiring managers often see hundreds of applicants per position.
• Recruiters play a crucial role in screening candidates.
• Networking should be done before you need it.
• Building genuine relationships is key to effective networking.
• Many job opportunities come from personal connections.
• Candidates should prepare for interviews by understanding company expectations.
• Cold outreach can be effective, but personalization is important.
• Interview responses should be structured for clarity.
• Common interview mistakes include lack of structure and modesty about contributions.
• Having a financial buffer can reduce job search pressure.

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Mike Tomasello is a Job Search coach, speaker, & trainer who helps ambitious employees get fast-tracked to the Executive Suite. Manager to Director, Director to VP, & VP to C-Level. Whether you work for a start-up or a Fortune 100, I've coached executives up to the Fortune 100 level.

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