Hot Tips For Landing Jobs at Google, Apple and Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]

Google, Apple and Facebook are the tech trifecta, so we found facts that could help you land a job at one of these companies. No doubt, there will be stiff competition: Nearly one in four young professionals wants to work at Google, for instance, but there's more room in the Googleplex for software developers. Facebook gets 250,000 applications a year and sifts through them to find the cream of the crop, preferring those who build things, whether they're apps or organizations. And Apple wants, well, Apple fanboys to help create the next generation of gadgetry, but you ought to have a reference from an existing Appler.

The tech field is booming, and the industry needs bright young talent to keep innovating. Some facts:

An IT manager can make more than $110,000 a year

Android app developers are especially coveted

Data mining and statistical analysis are ideal collegiate specializations

So, if you're like most other young professionals and are looking to nab a job at any of those three companies, take a gander at the infographic below. There are tips on how to optimize your resume, how to land an interview and how to impress the HR team. If you've landed a job at any of these companies, feel free to offer tips and insights in the comments below.

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