A Gurugram-based technology professional has sparked widespread conversation on social media after sharing her journey from unemployment to securing a role at Google, following multiple rejections from leading global firms.
Priyanka Giri posted a video on Instagram detailing her experience of being unemployed for four months while actively interviewing with companies such as Microsoft and Meta. The video has since gone viral, capturing her reflections on navigating the challenges of job hunting in a highly competitive technology sector.
In her message to job seekers, Giri said that much of the discouragement surrounding entry into top-tier technology firms is overstated. She stated that despite four months of unemployment and multiple interviews with major companies, she ultimately secured a position at Google, adding that claims about such opportunities being unattainable or excessively difficult are misleading.
She further encouraged candidates, particularly women, to continue applying for roles despite setbacks and self-doubt. Giri said that perceptions of difficulty can discourage applicants and reduce competition, urging individuals to persist as opportunities can materialise with continued effort. She added in her caption that while luck plays a role, failing to apply effectively results in self-rejection.
Her experience reflects a broader reality within the job market, where professionals frequently encounter rejection, delays and uncertainty while pursuing roles at large technology firms, often grouped under the “Big Tech” umbrella. The hiring processes at such companies are typically rigorous and prolonged, requiring sustained effort and resilience.
The video has elicited mixed reactions online, with users offering both support and caution. Several commenters praised her perseverance, with one noting strong agreement with the importance of persistence. Another user shared a similar experience of extended unemployment lasting ten months before eventually securing a role at Adobe, adding that a lack of confidence had previously deterred them from applying to Google.
At the same time, some users highlighted the role of timing and opportunity in such outcomes. One commenter stated that while Giri’s achievement is commendable, securing a position at Google remains highly competitive, with many equally capable candidates, and that success often depends on being in the right place at the right time with the appropriate skill set. Another user added that the quality of work and the nature of problems one engages with matter more than association with major technology firms alone.