How to Break Into Big Tech in 2026: The Proven Strategy to Land High-Paying Roles Without Burnout with Kari Russo

In this episode of the How To Get a Job Podcast, Daniel Botero sits down with Kari Russo, former Meta recruiting leader and career coach specializing in helping women in Big Tech land $100K to $1M+ opportunities without burnout. Kari shares the biggest mistakes women make when trying to break into Big Tech, from opting themselves out of opportunities to failing to communicate their value and negotiate their worth. Daniel and Kari dive into how candidates can stand out in an increasingly competitive job market by using networking, referrals, and strategic outreach to recruiters, hiring managers, and future teammates. They also explore what really happens behind the scenes during hiring debriefs, why being the most qualified candidate does not always mean getting the job, and how recruiters and hiring managers evaluate candidates based on risk, fit, and their ability to hit the ground running. Kari explains how job seekers can make recruiters their advocates, ask for interview preparation, tailor their stories to the audience they're speaking to, and position themselves as the obvious choice at every stage of the process. This episode is a must listen for anyone, especially women, who wants to break into Big Tech, stand out from thousands of applicants, and understand what actually happens on the other side of the hiring process.

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