I later found another good way of finding companies to check to see if they have any open roles: google “competitor to” or “alternative to” and a company name,

I later found another good way of finding companies to check to see if they have any open roles: google “competitor to” or “alternative to” and a company name, to find similar companies. This cannot be understated. Having inside info on a competitor you already worked at is definitely eye catching to a recruiter. It may not get you the job, but will get you noticed, and is definitely an asset your non-tech interviews if you are discreet about how you discuss it.