# From 4 months of unemployment to Google, this Gurugram techie's message to job seekers is going viral.

*business · news · 2026-04-25 · News18*

## Key points

- Priyanka Giri secured a job at Google after four months of unemployment and rejections from Meta and Microsoft.
- Giri claims the idea that top tech jobs are unattainable is often perpetuated as a gatekeeping tactic.
- She asserts that self-doubt and discouraging narratives contribute to candidates self-rejecting before applying.
- Giri advises job seekers never to resign without another job in hand due to current market conditions.

**Companies:** Google, Meta, Microsoft
**Countries:** India, United States

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