The FAANG Job Search Playbook
Stop guessing. A step-by-step roadmap for Junior and Mid-Level Engineers to crack the opacity of Big Tech hiring.
4.9(120+ reviews)
500+ students
Last updated: Feb 2026
What You'll Learn
Design an ATS-proof resume using the Google XYZ formula
Identify and access "hidden" job market opportunities
Master the Amazon Leadership Principles for behavioral rounds
Structure answers using the STAR method effectively
Negotiate salary offers with confidence and leverage
Craft cold outreach emails that actually get valid responses
Course Content
1Introduction: The Mindset Shift3 lessons • 15 min
1
Introduction: The Mindset Shift- Welcome to the Course
- Why "Spraying and Praying" Fails
- The Recruiter's Perspective
2Resume Mastery: Beating the ATS4 lessons • 45 min
2
Resume Mastery: Beating the ATS- Structure & Formatting
- Writing Impact Bullets (Google XYZ Formula)
- Handling Career Gaps
- The "Perfect" Resume Template
3Sourcing & Applications3 lessons • 40 min
3
Sourcing & Applications- How to Find Hidden Roles
- The Referral Playbook
- Cold Emailing Recruiters (Templates Included)
4Interview Prep Strategy3 lessons • 60 min
4
Interview Prep Strategy- Amazon Leadership Principles Deep Dive
- Behavioral Stories Matrix
- The STAR Method Perfected
5Offer Negotiation3 lessons • 30 min
5
Offer Negotiation- Understanding Your Leverage
- Counter-Offer Scripts
- Closing the Deal
Requirements
- No prior interviewing experience needed.
- A desire to advance your career in software engineering.
- Willingness to rewrite your resume and practice new habits.
Your Instructor
JS
Javid Sadat
Ex-Amazon Technical Recruiter & Career Coach
I've reviewed over 10,000 resumes and facilitated hiring decisions for hundreds of engineers at Amazon. I know exactly why candidates get rejected—and more importantly, what makes them say "Yes". This course is the playbook I wish I could have given to every candidate I had to turn down.
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This course includes:
- 3.5 hours on-demand video
- 5 Downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and tablet
- Certificate of completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the process and what to expect.
This course is specifically designed for Junior to Mid-Level Software Engineers (L3-L5) who want to break into top-tier tech companies (FAANG, Unicorns, etc.) but are struggling with getting interviews or passing behavioral rounds.
No. This course focuses on the "Job Search Strategy"—resume optimization, sourcing, behavioral interviews, and negotiation. These are the steps that actually get you the interview and the offer. For LeetCode, I recommend other resources.
No. This is a one-time payment of $27 for lifetime access, including all future updates to the course material.
I offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't find the value you expected, just email me and I will refund you, no questions asked.
YouTube has fragmented advice. This is a structured, step-by-step system used by actual Amazon recruiters. It includes copy-paste templates, specific evaluation rubrics, and the "why" behind rejection decisions that you won't find for free.