I interviewed at multiple Big Tech companies and landed at Salesforce after a Meta layoff. These 6 things helped me stand out during my job search.

Selma Mouloudj.

Courtesy of Selma Mouloudj

• Selma Mouloudj faced layoffs at Meta and a sales startup before landing a job at Salesforce.
• She navigated the competitive market in between by attending networking events and using LinkedIn.
• Mouloudj's six strategies for standing out in Big Tech also include negotiating every offer.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Selma Mouloudj, an account executive at Salesforce in Dublin. It has been edited for length and clarity.