I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Nov 2015
Interview
I had a employee referral, then was emailed within the next week. The reviews are very accurate on here about the process. The first interview was pretty basic, but I had a lot of enthusiasm and tried to be very clear about my background. At the end of the call the recruiter told me that I was going to have a second interview and that it would be the beginning of the next week. It was and I did it. It wasn't hard but I think I became too relaxed about it. I answered a little too much about my non-profit experience rather than my admin. A week and a half later, I didn't hear from anyone and I took this as a bad sign--it was. After writing to the recruiter she asked me if I had time to chat, which she called me and told me that I didn't have the background they were looking for. Good luck, everyone!
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Question 1
Why do you want to work here? What is your favorite product?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (New York, NY) in May 2015
Interview
My resume was submitted via their internal employee referral system. Maybe a week later, I was contacted by a recruiter to set up a phone interview. The questions asked during this phone interview were a basic screen, asking me to elaborate upon my most recent work experience on my resume. It lasted about 30 minutes. I was then told that I would hear back by the end of the week, which I did. I received an email from the recruiter saying that I would not be asked for the next interview (which would have been a 60 min phone interview). At the beginning of the following week, the recruiter contacted my friend who had referred me and offered to share the results of my interview. I found it extremely helpful to be able to get feedback. I very much appreciated the transparency of the process and professionalism of the recruiter. This was definitely one of my most pleasant interview experiences.
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Question 1
Tell me about your previous role as... (most recent job on resume).
Do you have any questions for me?
I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
The Interview process was very simple and straightforward. They contact me to set up an interview. The first interview was more of a screening of your personality, experience, and skills. The second interview is where they ask 2-3 critical thinking questions. The recruiters I have been in contact with are always quick respond, helpful, and friendly.
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Question 1
Recall a time during your work experience where you were asked to do something that was not part of your job description.