A Gurgaon-based tech professional has sparked conversation online after sharing how she navigated four months of unemployment before securing a role at Google.
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Priyanka Giri posted a video on Instagram recounting her journey, revealing that she interviewed with major tech companies including Microsoft and Meta before eventually landing an opportunity at Google.
In the now-viral clip, she spoke candidly about self doubt, competition and the belief that breaking into top companies is nearly impossible.
“Four months of unemployment, interviewed at Microsoft, Meta, and finally landed at Google. I can tell you one thing girls, everything is nonsense that you are saying that it can't happen or it's very difficult. Everything is nonsense,” she said in the video.
She further encouraged women to continue applying for opportunities despite setbacks.
“That is what people want you to believe because for them it is easy and it reduces competition. I would just say keep doing, it will happen, I am telling you it will happen,” she added.
The clip was posted with a caption that read: “There is definitely a luck factor, but if you never gave it a shot you end up self rejecting.”
{{/usCountry}}The clip was posted with a caption that read: “There is definitely a luck factor, but if you never gave it a shot you end up self rejecting.”
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Social media users react
The video quickly gained traction on social media, with many users praising her persistence and sharing their own experiences of job hunting.
One user wrote, “Needed this motivation today. Job hunting has been exhausting.” Another commented, “Four months of unemployment can feel like forever. Glad things worked out for her.” A third user said, “People really do discourage others by saying top companies are impossible to crack.” Another added, “Luck matters, but preparation matters even more. Congratulations to her.” One Instagram user wrote, “This is inspiring for women in tech who often doubt themselves.” Another said, “Rejections are part of the journey. Stories like these help people keep going.”
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