@pinklilypad @jsp283 Marketing!
@BladeHunter I received a hang tight email today for the first time in like a month and a half lol, so I wouldn’t be too worried but it also can’t hurt to email them.
Hey! Yeah so the last hold on tight email I received was on 01/10, and I received my interview offer on 03/02. On the form that you fill out for your interview be aware that the time you put is for pacific time not your time (Incase you are not in the pacific time already) since I live in the east coast then I’m 3 hours ahead. So because I already work at a tech company I had to put my availability during my lunch time of an hour that I get at my current job. I really do hope I can ace the interview! Do you guys know how many interns do they pick for each team?
Thanks a lot!
@BladeHunter
Thank you, it’s dummy because the three teams I picked were traditional advertising, creative and I think project management. I think what helped me was my precious work experience and internships with tv networks. Also my involvement at school and different leadership positions I held. I already had read somewhere that google recruiters like to see that you start something up or build something up from the ground. So I opened my consulting agency for students. I have all that on my LinkedIn and I think When the recruiter saw it on my profile it caught his/her attention.
@jsp283
I meant to type *its funny , instead of its dummy
Guys, after a VERY long process and wait, I was just offered a position in Google’s legal department. If you need any help, advice or motivation please message me. I’m absolutely here to help.
Ayee congrats!! @HeadsInTheClouds I’m sure you’re so relieved! Make sure to celebrate.
Does anyone know how long it takes after interviews to hear back? I just had my interviews today and Im feeling very anxious
@479470 My first time, it took four weeks.
Second time around my recruiter expedited the process and it took two weeks. Be patient! I know it’s hard
If I haven’t gotten an interview thus far, is it safe to assume that I probably won’t be hearing back from them?
@HeadInTheClouds do you have any tips for landing an interview!
@HeadsInTheClouds that’s awesome congratulations!! Any tips for the interview portion? I have my interview this Tuesday with marketing. I’m nervous because not sure what they will ask me
Good job!!! You’re gonna kill it! I’ve done four interviews with Google. I did two interviews for a team, then a writing sample and got rejected, but my recruiter found another team for me to interview for and I had two interviews and ultimately got an offer. There were stark differences between the first two interviews and the last two. I’m going to be hesitant because I signed an NDA so this will be generalized, kind of basic advice.
The questions you’ll be asked are hypothetical and behavioral (after a while, the differences between the two becomes blurred lol)
- Know all surface level information about Google like the back of your hand.
This is easy stuff like, what is Google’s mission, leadership or how many employees it has, what the market trends are and such. Knowing these facts can help you support your answers.
- Know your resume and the role description. I printed off hard copies of my resume and the role description, and referred directly during the interview. Try to ask questions based off of the role description.
- Be genuine. Understand that these interviews are looking for four things:
- Fit, or Googleyness (do I want to work with this person?)
- Leadership potential (what involvement you're in)
- General-cognitive ability (how you problem solve)
- Knowledge or passion to grow in role If you are over-prepared you hinder your ability to think outside the box and be creative when answering questions.
- Show some passion for the team and the people that make up the team. Google's largest barrier to entry is Googleyness, basically them analyzing whether you would be a good fit for the team or not. So show them who you are and ask them questions about who they are (as individuals and as a team).
Comparing and contrasting my rejection interview to my offer interview:
First two interviews - Rejected interview: I over-prepared. I wrote an outline, had 5 pages of background/answers for each possible question - it was too much. Because I confined myself to what was on the papers it inhibited my ability to be creative or to think of clever answers. Over-preparedness, mixed with nerves made for a bad interview, for a position that I was rightfully rejected from.
Last two interviews - Offer interview: I’ll be honest, I did not prepare for this interview at all. I had my resume, the job description and some BRIEF bullet points. I went in with the intention of answering every question from the top of the dome. This gave me time to analyze the questions I was asked, ask for clarification and to formulate an outside the box answer. I also did everything mentioned above and ultimately, was offered the position two weeks later!
Lastly, your resume probably only has the top four most recent experiences you have, for me I had work experience and internships that I didn’t include on my resume. If a question comes up that is applicable for something that isn’t on your resume 100% talk about it. They love to see students think beyond the given restraints. Test the boundaries.
YOU GOT THIS! It’s normal to be nervous, it means you care, but remember to be yourself and creative. Always here to help if its within my means!
@freefalling123 @csochoa TL-DR lol
I applied to that team. What’s is your tips and advice? I really want to be a part of people team. So far I’ve only heard people asking about Marketing and Finance. I just received like my third hang tight email last week, should I be expecting something soon? Also are their start days flexible?
@Freshsince96 the dates are pretty flexible. Three dates, mid May, early June, mid June.
@HeadsInTheClouds Wow thank you so much for all that information. I will do as you said, I have the job description with me and I’m a little nervous because some of the stuffs that it’s listed there I have not done in the past. I’m thinking about watching a crash course and go from there.
- Is there a website you suggest where I can learn more about google?
- I recently got hired at a new job so my resume is not up to date. Do you think I should let them know that before the interview starts? I mentioned it to the recruiter but I do not think she noticed. *Since it's a marketing role, most of my experience has been in advertising and sales. That is why some marketing stuffs that it's on the job description I'm not too familiar with :/ you think that would count against me?
- I'll for sure be myself and try to be creative with my answers.
Thanks a lot I really appreciate it, I been having anxiety these past days because of this interview lol
@HeadsInTheClouds Hey congrats! Your recruiter must have really liked you lol, cause in the info email they sent me, apparently most people only interview for a single team.
Also, thanks for all the info (just in case I’m lucky enough to get an interview lol).
Does anyone know what happens after interviews? Does Google reach out to your references that you listed?
Haven’t heard back about a marketing internship position. Should I throw in the towel, or maybe email my recruiter? Not too sure what to do.