I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Google
Interview
The recruiter sent my CV, I was asked for a phone interview. It lasted about 30-40 min. Typical Google question, loads of competencies based and team dynamics questions. All in all pleasant experience. Fairly formal.
I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Bengaluru) in Oct 2017
Interview
I applied online and one day I got a mail followed by a call from HR.She was nice and arranged for a telephonic interview. The interview went well and I answered pretty well and I had high hopes. But the HR never called back . So I assumed that I didn't clear the interview. After 2 weeks the HR suddenly mailed telling she got the feedback and she will call me in 2 days to discuss the further steps. Its been a month and no one ever called. Since she told she wants to discuss further steps , I assume i cleared the telephonic interview. This is depressing since I think I cleared telephonic round for my dream job and no one ever called back . THis is not done google
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Google (Singapur) in Jan 2017
Interview
Phone screen and standard Google interviews around capability, culture, leadership and critical thinking. Interviewers have to take copious notes in the process so being slow and steady is helpful to them. Focus your answers based STAR process as this is what they now follow.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a.... All questions were STAR based so related to my experience. Topics included dealing with complex technical challenges, customer incidents, issues with performance from colleagues.