Woman laid off from LinkedIn lands job at Google. All because of a video | Trending

Mariana Kobayashi, an account executive, landed her dream job at Google after she got laid off from LinkedIn – all thanks to a video she made. She tried this approach to capture the attention of recruiters at Google Dublin and her efforts paid off, helping her get hired in December 2023. The image shows Mariana Kobayashi who landed a job at Google using a video after getting fired from LinkedIn. (Mariana Kobayashi) Just a few days ago, she took to LinkedIn to share her journey and how she created the video. “I landed an interview at Google through a video. Here’s step–step how that happened. The best way to stand out when applying for a job is thinking about what everyone else is doing… and doing something else (in anything in life, really)!” she wrote. She invited others to “steal” her method and wished them “Good luck”. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! However, before knowing what she shared on LinkedIn, here is a look at the video that helped her land the job at Google. Take a look at her LinkedIn post: Since being shared a week ago, the post has accumulated tons of comments. “A masterclass on what ‘put yourself on the radar’ means,” praised a LinkedIn user. “I love this video and how your personality totally shines through! Truly harnessing the power of video to stand out as a candidate, I’m stealing this idea,” added another. “Even using the rejection as an idea for content and to get the attention of more potential employers is genius! Love this,” joined a third. “This is the most iconic video in LinkedIn hory. I’m lost for words, well done again Mariana!” wrote a fifth. Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it’s all here, just a click away! -Login Now!