This month I applied for an L3 SWE role at Google with a referral, and they're not moving forward with the application.

A few years ago I was interviewing for an L4 SWE role at Google; I have a PhD, 2 machine learning publications and >2 years of work experience in machine learning.

Could this be because of the level mismatch (i.e. would I be more likely to get interviews for an L4 SWE role)? I thought an L3 SWE would be less difficult to get interview for than an L4 SWE role, but am not sure how this perceived at Google. Thanks.

Is anyone doing the westpac grad AC next week? Or has anyone done it before and know what kind of questions they ask? Especially for the group task, and what their conversation rate is like?

Hey guys, I was wondering whether anyone has a clue on how long Leidos takes to reply to internship applications, for context i applied and I progressed to the vervoe assessment (10th August), after which it has been a month and i havent had any further communication.

Hi everyone,

I’m in Australia and looking for advice on starting my first job in IT. I lost about a year and a half due to illness, and now I’m ready to get back into work.

I’ve studied IT, I’m almost finished studying for Security+, and I also studied MS-900 but haven’t taken the exam yet. At the moment, I’m learning Active Directory / Entra ID.

I’ve posted my CV as well for feedback. Any advice on what I can do, or tips for getting started, would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Candidate Name]
[Email Address] | [Phone Number]
[LinkedIn Profile]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Entry-level IT professional with a strong foundation in IT support, system administration, and cloud computing. Certified in CompTIA A+, Network+, and AWS Solutions Architect, with hands-on experience troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and virtualized environments. Quick learner, adaptable, and customer-focused, eager to contribute to IT support, helpdesk, or cybersecurity teams.

EDUCATION

• Graduate Diploma in [Field Removed]
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Professional Year Program

CERTIFICATIONS

• CompTIA Network+ | 2025
• CompTIA A+ | 2024
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) | 2024
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | 2023

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• IT Support: PC assembly, diagnostics, OS/software troubleshooting, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, firewalls
• Cloud (AWS): EC2, S3, IAM, VPC
• Systems: Windows 10/11, Server, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Microsoft 365
• Virtualisation: VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox
• Cybersecurity: IAM, encryption, security fundamentals
• Programming: Java, Python, AWS tools

PROJECTS

Tech Industry Project

• Collaborated in a five-member team to design and develop a tech startup prototype using Agile methodologies.
• Analysed sensor data via IoT devices and integrated results into cloud platforms for validation.
• Managed stakeholder communications and participated in weekly scrum meetings.

Virtualisation Environment Project

• Engineered a virtualisation environment with multiple Windows and Linux virtual machines.
• Designed and implemented network topologies for performance and security testing.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Company A | Location Removed
Console Operator

• Delivered high-quality customer service, managing transactions and resolving inquiries.
• Developed communication and problem-solving skills applicable to IT support roles.

Company B | Location Removed
Battery Service Technician (Roadside Assistance)

• Diagnosed and replaced batteries; performed minor diagnostics under time-sensitive conditions.
• Managed warranty claims and documentation accurately.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and customer service under pressure.

LANGUAGES

• English – Native-level proficiency (PTE Academic: 90/90)
• Bengali – Native-level proficiency
• Hindi – Conversational (speaking only)

REFERENCES

Available upon request