> I think this is a symptom of the most desirable jobs having a daunting number of qualified applicants. A big factor I didn't understand until recently is tha

> I think this is a symptom of the most desirable jobs having a daunting number of qualified applicants. A big factor I didn't understand until recently is that smart companies filter out qualified candidates, because they have more to lose from a bad hire than they do to gain by a good one. The big 5 tech companies hiring bars are so high and there is so much random noise in the process, that they miss a lot of good hires. But those candidates can try again in 6 months. > what are some strategies you use to interview with multiple companies, prove yourself and get competitive offers that you can compare without exhausting yourself with all of the parallel interview processes? It is important to realize that it's somewhat of a numbers game and an offer is not guaranteed, even if you are the perfect candidate. Therefore: * Prepare, prepare, prepare * Apply to several companies in batches * Don't get too emotionally attached to any specific opportunity * Keep at it It can be brutal, I know. Keep trying.