"I don't remember it being easy back in the day, honestly. For me, for example, it was never going to be possible that I'd go straight to the hottest tech company in the hottest role. I always felt like I was going to have to work my way in, and I was going to have to work through experiences elsewhere that I would shine at."
"Although Gen Zers are facing layoffs, hiring freezes, and AI anxiety at an unprecedented rate, landing a job at the HQs of Apple, Meta, and Alphabet has always been a long shot. Despite the explosion of AI creating more tech jobs, competition for those entry-level roles is just as hard."
"Instead, he recommends quietly building a résumé that's impossible to ignore—even if it takes years and detours through less prestigious companies. Or as he put it: Maybe come into the side door."
Silicon Valley job competition remains intense despite AI creating new opportunities. Gen Z faces unprecedented layoffs and hiring freezes while pursuing roles at major tech companies. Dan Rogers, CEO of Asana and one of few British Silicon Valley leaders, emphasizes that breaking into top tech firms has never been easy. Starting from Grimsby, Rogers built his career through positions at Dell, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, and ServiceNow before reaching his current role. He advises ambitious job seekers to build strong resumes through experience at less prestigious companies rather than expecting direct entry into elite tech firms. This strategic career progression remains the most viable path to landing coveted positions.
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