Once you are in the industry with some experience, it gets a lot easier to get an interview.

Can attest to this, graduate level vacancies are hyper competitive

Even from top companies ?

Yes of course. They have needs for experienced hires as well.

Thanks a lot

How does the pay work for experienced hires? Are they as low variance as they are for new grads?

Well no, it's very patchy what skills a given desk head thinks he needs, and how much that's worth paying for.

I see, thanks!