Google Interview - The Process and Basics From a Former Google Recruiter

Google Interview - The Process and Basics From a Former Google Recruiter
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0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Myth Busting!
3:24 - The Process
4:01 - Google is now mostly doing PHONE not video for first and second interviews now
5:38 - The Basics (Problem Solving, Leadership, Data, Navigating Ambiguity, Adaptability)
10:42 - Preparation, Presentation & Practice
11:42 - Open-Ended Questions
12:59 - Common Sense
13:59 - Final Thoughts
Other videos referenced as cards in this video:
3:20 - Open Ended Questions - • How to Answer Open-End...
6:34 - Life at Google Practice Interview - • How to: Work at Google...
7:28 - The STARLF Method - • The STAR Method - Add ...
10:55 - Preparation Checklist - • Interview Preparation ...
15:10 - Software Engineer Interview - • Software Engineer Inte...
Additional Videos that might help:
Program Manager Interview - • Program Manager Interview
Program Manager Interview #2 - • Program Manager Interv...
Questions to Ask Your Interviewer - • Questions to Ask Your ...
Handling Tough Interview Questions - • How to Handle Hypothet...
The Job Description - • What Questions Will I ...
Types of Questions - • How to Tackle The 7 Mo...
Interview Prep Checklist - • Interview Preparation ...
The STARL Method - • How to Use STAR Method...
How to End Your Answer - • How to End Your Answer...
Follow Up/Clarifying Questions - • Ask Follow Up / Clarif...
Add a Little Detail to Your Answers - • Tell Me About a Time Y...
How to Take Control - • How to Take Control in...
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THANK YOU!

[@tg2934]

Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for the advice. I have watched a lot of your videos and it is really helping me prepare. I have an interview tomorrow with google and really appreciate all your help in preparation.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Good luck!!!

[@MrJCarvin]

well?!?! did you get it?! haha =]] I have an interview coming up. I'm very anxious.

[@MrJCarvin]

@MrAalaufreis so I aced my round one! But it was taking a long time between round one and round two. I ended up finding another job in the meantime with a company called HubSpot. Honestly I’m very glad that it worked out the way it did. HubSpot is an incredible company to work for!

[@MrJCarvin]

@MrAalaufreis I had my first interview with google on June 23rd and accepted my position at HubSpot in mid September. It took that long because the role that I was initially interviewing for was filled before the hiring committee gave me the green light. So they were waiting for a new role to open up that I would fit into. Interview feedback is good for a year, by the way. I also interviewed with Amazon. I do not recommend it. It felt really.... lifeless? Idk. Bad vibes all around.

[@Austin_Torres]

Judging by no reply we should suspect the outcome.

[@liionelbooon]

Yo. Whoever is reading this, goodluck for your interview! We've got this!!!!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Lionel, thanks for throwing the positive vibes out there!

[@liionelbooon]

@@jeffhsipepi just had my first recruiter screening and your videos have helped me immensely! i’m gonna get my subsequent 3 interviews and i hope i do good. thanks so much for your tips! ✨🙌🏼

[@encino691]

By far The Best vid I have seen to date! Clear, informative and well paced. U rock!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Antonio, thanks for the positive feedback, I am strongly considering doing a follow up video to this one to provide more details on the Google Interview process, stay tuned :)

[@baobuddy]

Hey Jeff, this video was super helpful and candid - thanks for your insight!

[@akiandvideo]

Thank you for sharing ! Really great insights

[@alonsoarbulu266]

Thanks a lot for making these Jeff!! I can tell you care and am sure you are helping / have helped thousands of candidates land their dream jobs.

[@jeffhsipepi]

alonso, thank you so much for this kind comment!

[@belkmouf]

Great content. thanks a lot Jeff.

[@lofioto]

Amazing. Clean, fun to watch and SO educational. Great job! Thanks you so much!!!!

[@jeffhsipepi]

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[@TareqMahmudTushar]

♥️♥️ from 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Informative video 😍

[@AdamEvaristo]

Excellent interviewing tips! practical, straight forward, and makes a ton of sense!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Adam, thanks, I am happy this info helped!

[@099watcher]

Very informative and well explained, love your content and thanks for the videos.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Cyberpunk, I sincerely appreciate the positive feedback :)

[@jordanmcdaniel1398]

Love this!! Thank you!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Jordan, thanks! I am glad you found it helpful, pretty basic, but a little insight for those looking from the outside in 😁

[@hopedopr5550]

Thank u sir..... It's very informative... Thank u for sharing...

[@wingfungkit1235]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for the wonderful content! I'm going to have an interview tomorrow with Google, and really appreciate your help with my preparation.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Wing Fung Kit, GOOD LUCK!!!

[@ionx1362]

We all know why the thumbnail is from a scene from 'The Internship', right? EDIT: You earned a subscriber.

[@raam2508]

Thank you Jeff !!

[@jeffhsipepi]

raam2508, I am glad you liked this video, thanks for watching!

[@omarrm555]

Hey Jeff, watched a lot of your videos. Just want to say thank you for all the help. I landed a job at Google London!

[@jeffhsipepi]

@omarrm555, AMAZING, CONGRATS!!!! I wish you the best of luck on your Google journey! 😁

[@StrawberryBlondebyAimee]

Thank you so much, this was really helpful! 🙌🏼👍🏼

[@jeffhsipepi]

Aimee, thanks, so happy this content helps 😁

[@StrawberryBlondebyAimee]

Jeff H Sipe it sure does! I’m in prep mode so very grateful for your Google insights! 😊

[@prateekgirilateralentry5865]

Thank you sir for this video

[@paccini1]

Excellent content, thanks a lot!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Paul, thanks, I am glad you found the content helpful!

[@somnathYashwantSavale]

Welcome sir

[@Victorr00]

Thank you Jeff, great content. I just interviewed with Google yesterday. Hope to hear great news soon!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Victor, keep us posted!

[@Victorr00]

@@jeffhsipepi Greetings Jeff, I have wonderful news. They extended an offer and have accepted it. The anticipated start date is set for August 23rd!

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@Victorr00, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

[@Victorr00]

@@jeffhsipepi thank you, I’m excited to start! Your videos kept me well prepared for the interview process.

[@Tiparium_NMF]

Got my interview in about two weeks, studying for this has basically become an extra class I'm taking.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Tiparium, yes, this exactly how I want you to be thinking about it, prepare and practice as much as you can over the next two weeks!!

[@ElsaAndAnnie]

Very informative; matches my previous company pretty similar :)

[@jeffhsipepi]

C B, good to know, some of the tips in this video could be applied at multiple companies!

[@melquicarvalho]

Such a good video dude, thank you.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Melqui, thank you! It is one of my early videos, but I think there are some good nuggets in there!

[@dpezzottic9]

Great tips Jeff!, thanks a lot

[@jeffhsipepi]

Danilo, thanks! 😁

[@dpezzottic9]

Jeff H Sipe thank you Sir, I’m watching your videos to take as many notes as I can about interview process, thanks

[@prashantshishir7380]

Hi Jeff, great insight. Just wondering whether you have any plan to cover these two topics as part leadership interview …. 1. How do you structure your team 2. How do you interview another manager or individual contributors?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Prashant, these are both great questions that I would consider doing as future videos, thank you for the suggestions!

[@indiansoftwareengineer4899]

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[@jeffhsipepi]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your support it means so much to me! I have my first YT Coaching session scheduled for next week, so I am confident I will learn more about how to grow my channel. Thank you!

[@huynhngocdai2852]

goode share, thank you

[@jeffhsipepi]

huynh ngoc dai, thank you for watching!

[@Dylan-le9gl]

Interview with Google tomorrow, thanks for the video!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Dylan, let us know the results!

[@Dylan-le9gl]

@@jeffhsipepi I guess it went well - moved on to the next interview which is about leadership and Googelyness :)

[@sarahaany3172]

Thanks you sir I'm shifna Haris. I'm very happy about Ur video I have already have this all skills .and I'm very talented in problem solving skills and creative abilities so I think I can participate in this thanks you sir

[@jeffhsipepi]

Haany, awesome, remember to take all those skills and practice them!!

[@wujeffrey8596]

Hi Jeff, thank you very much, this is really helpful. And if possible, do you mind giving me some suggestions if my examples don't have a lot of data? The company I worked for is a startup and doesn't have any customers (company struggled to find product's market fit), so there are not much data to provide.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Jeffrey, your examples should be focused on overcoming challenges and the small wins you have achieved at your startup. While data is impactful, not every example needs it, just focus on your most dynamic examples. I hope this helps, let me know if you want any additional advice.

[@juandiegocastanogomez3854]

Looks like a very down to earth guy! Very cool video! I'll come back and comment when I'm working there haha Thank you

[@jeffhsipepi]

Juan, from your LinkedIn profile it looks like you are working in Big Data, an area that would be super beneficial to Google. I strongly encourage you to give it a shot and let us all know when you land the job! Thanks!

[@juandiegocastanogomez3854]

​@@jeffhsipepi I'm humbled by you really taking the time to check that out, I apreciate it A LOT. I've been working on Big Data for a while, long enough to find out that my true passion is Software Developement indeed, such a passsioning matter and an embracing community. I'm leaning towards that shift, putting in the work and hours on Competitive Programming ("LeetCode") questions, DataStructures, etc. I'm from Pereira, Colombia, and I'm a true believer that with discipline I can transform my region from what might seem to other people as an area with difficulties to succed, to connecting so much brilliant people I know who have some "obstacles" to land in a job like this for not having a Visa or not knowing English for example. I'm 3 semesters away from graduating, and I will make this happen no matter what it takes. Thanks for the help in your videos, I'll be watching and liking them all, I know it's not much but if everybody did... Again, you like a very down to earth and cool person. Keep it that way and thanks because you and people like Brad Traversy don't event imagine how much help you givefor helping people like me giving this content one-click away.

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@juandiegocastanogomez3854 keep doing everything you are doing, remember when we believe in ourselves anything is possible. Good luck and thank you so much for positivity and sharing your story!

[@jillmarcum2880]

Hi Jeff! I’m so impressed with your engagement with these comments. I’m a software engineer who found this video after being contacted by a Google recruiter today; it’s definitely the most helpful content I’ve seen. I actually have a question on diversity at Google from a positive angle: as a candidate ticking a couple of diversity boxes (LGBTQ, aspie) does this matter at all - ie should one tactfully bring it up over the phone, perhaps by asking about diversity initiatives, etc? I see from the careers page you mentioned that Google has a “commitment” to diversity (e.g. disability hiring)-I’m just wondering what that looks like in practice, since these things aren’t visible and since I don’t usually require interview accommodations. Many thanks! I love your vibe. :)

[@jeffhsipepi]

Jill, thank you so much for the positive feedback! I definitely want to make sure you are finding the right opportunity. I think what would be most valuable would be to mention to your Recruiter that you are hoping to connect with someone from the LGBTQ community during the process as you want to learn more about their experience at Google. Ideally, someone in a like or similar role, I hope this helps.

[@jillmarcum2880]

@@jeffhsipepi Great advice, thank you so much! :)

[@gurunandhan9577]

Did you join Google?

[@mehfuzadabgar6685]

Thank you so much for very useful information and advice. Just wondering, what is the best option, apply directly from website or apply with the help of the agencies? I am in IT system support have done engineering, MSCE and CCNP. My dream is to work in any big comply at Silicon valley (I know sounds weird).

[@jeffhsipepi]

Mehfuza, it is good to have the dream of working at a big company in the valley, you will learn a ton! I would recommend trying to network your way in and go through an agency if that is an option. You can always apply online, but that is a low percentage way to get into any company. Good luck!

[@csitawa]

Hi Jeff!…your content is great: would you have content on other positions at google not necessarily software engineers/coders: for example support position in public policy. What should one focus on during phone interview for a position on the policy team?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Tina, the vast majority of my content is focused on helping people land non Software Engineering jobs, please check out my channel to learn more and thank you so much for watching!

[@samanthiww6046]

This video is awesome. Very informative and helpful. Do you know what they ask for accessibility analyst interview?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Samanthi, this is definitely a role that you should utilize the job description to guide you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXu3gKWemcicfpY / kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGKsZ5uYfrqslbc

[@quantran7590]

Hey Jeff, great content. I was wondering how rigid the minimum requirements are with Google job postings? For e.g., if a role asks for 10 years of a certain experience, would I still be considered with 8 years of it? Thanks.

[@jeffhsipepi]

tq, these requirements ARE NOT rigid, they are just recommendations, you could definitely be considered with 8 years if the job calls for 10+, good luck!

[@TheJackpot2nite]

awesome content, really helps alot. any way i can find more info on preping for TPM positions?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Check out my channel, I have done a number of videos that help TPM's and PgM's have success, thanks!

[@kandy326]

Hey Jeff! Thanks a ton for your videos. I gave 3 interviews in a single day for google through hangouts. Till when can I expect them to get back to me ? Also , when should I follow up with them ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Shivangni Arora , if you have not heard back in a week, follow up, good luck!

[@FaizanCassim]

I do have a reasonably decent resume (including work experience, academic assessments and many personal projects), but struggle to get noticed by Google Recruiters. I am a NON-US citizen with no green card.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Faizan, Google presents two big challenges to prospective employees: first, millions of people apply every single year making it hard to stand out; second, the interviews are tough! I would network to get into Google and remember, asking for something from somebody does not work, you have to give first - (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ-6apR8oLKchKc). I would also look at local opportunities to start if they are available. Keep trying, if you want something bad enough and you are willing to work for it, you can make it happen :)

[@carlosmillan4376]

Hi Jeff How much time does the Recruiter should return to you ? Once you did the onsite interview? Consider that they need to go through the Google committee Thank you!!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Carlos, no response should take more than 5 business days, ideally less! If you have not heard back, reach out after you see this comment, good luck!

[@Parulminu]

Hey Jeff, Have you already done a video on Googleyness? I have looked it up, but haven't found a satisfactory answer yet!

[@jeffhsipepi]

Parulminu, I have not done a video on this subject, but it definitely would be a good idea because there is a lot of confusion around this subject. I think Laszlo Bock sums it up the best - "Attributes like enjoying fun (who doesn't), a certain dose of intellectual humility (it's hard to learn if you can't admit that you might be wrong), a strong measure of conscientiousness (we want owners, not employees), comfort with ambiguity (we don't know how our business will evolve, and navigating Google internally requires dealing with a lot of ambiguity), and evidence that you've taken some courageous or interesting paths in your life."

[@Parulminu]

@@jeffhsipepi Brilliant! That's me :D Don't even have to try to prove it :) Thanks for the comprehensive answer. But do make the video anyhow. Might help a lot of people :)

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@Parulminu Thanks, it is definitely something I will consider :)

[@anamaealbano6831]

Hi Jeff! Any tips for the Technical Account Manager, Google Cloud Customer Experience interview process?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Ana, yup, I did a video for TAMs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpC7d5ylZb2FnKs

[@joyunji6487]

Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for the advice, it has greatly helped me throughout the interview process. I have a question. I had my last round of interviews with Google last Wednesday and immediately sent a Thank You note, and my recruiter replied saying they'd follow up with more information in the next week or so (which is due tomorrow). During my interview and before it, apparently my recruiter was supposed to reach out to me with more information, like telling me if i'm being presented to the hiring committee or if I didn't make it to the other round. If 6 days have past since my interview, would it be appropiate to follow up? Thank you

[@jeffhsipepi]

Joy, I always recommend to follow up after 5 business days if you have not heard back from your Recruiter, good luck!!

[@joyunji6487]

@@jeffhsipepi Hi Jeff! Thank you! I will be following up tomorrow ☺

[@joyunji6487]

@@jeffhsipepi Hi Jeff! Unfortunately my recruiter called today to let me know that the interviewing team decided to not move forward with my candidacy at this time. I didn't ask more questions during the call because I was kind of shocked, but was wondering, would it be okay to for me to follow up and ask for feedback for future interviews? I really wanted this position :(

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@joyunji6487 yes, definitely see if your Recruiter will provide any additional info, oftentimes they won't, but it is ALWAYS worth asking

[@jlecampana]

Hello Jeff, I can’t find the “Tips” video you mentioned with Becky, the Google Software Engineer, could you please post the link here? I would like to check it out, thanks!

[@jeffhsipepi]

jlstr - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnzYkIZ7eaasodk

[@jlecampana]

Much appreciated sir! Thank you for being engaged with your viewers, you truly make a difference!

[@shaantalk]

Hi Jeff, What happens if one of the google recruiter for onsite rounds has given their opition ( postive/negative ) but haven't written a detailed review yet ( almost a week is over ). Do the HC wait more or takes a decision without the details ? If so, how much time it genrally takes after all the onsite interviews are over and HC decision ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Santanu Panda, if the feedback is positive and they want to proceed to HC, the interviewer will need to complete feedback. The amount of time varies greatly person to person, so all I can recommend is patience!

[@gijuvarghese6545]

Do they hire just techies? How about more senior people who have done IT years ago and grew to program / portfolio managers who outsource IT functions - so dont know techie stuff as much as the young people but can manage IT projects very well...one higher than TPMs..what do you call them?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Giju, yes, Google hires non-technical people and or people that have domain expertise. For your type of background this would be a Program Manager role. The role higher than a Program Manager is a Director level, you can be in a Program Manager role and still be very high level. I hope this helps.

[@andruskaonwheels7183]

Can recommend good UNIX/Linux books and System Design books for Google SRE interview prep? Thanks

[@jeffhsipepi]

Andruska, I did have the opportunity to both recruiter and work with SRE's at Google, but any books I would suggest would be through a Google search, I do not have any specific recommendations for you for Google. My one piece of advice is practical / hands on prep, so instead of looking at books, I might encourage you to utilize websites where you can do hands on practice. Good luck!

[@andruskaonwheels7183]

@@jeffhsipepi wish me luck ☺️. Thanks

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@andruskaonwheels7183 GOOD LUCK!!!

[@Darknesssleeps]

Mainly when I see people talk about interviews or any process at google it always revolves around engineers and no one else. I am in sales and am looking for advice on getting on the sales/sales coordinator side of google but I cannot find any helpful info. It looks like my only chance would be to get some kind of referral. No one ever talks about the sales side and I am looking for a role in that department. How can I put my foot forth to get noticed by google on the sales side?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Walter, your are right, referrals are always a good way to get your foot in the door. If you are looking for a networking strategy watch this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_IgqaGqNekjbs. Otherwise, I have a ton of content on my page that is for non-technical interviewers.

[@madisonclarke8448]

Do you know if I will still have a fighting chance in this interview. I have no prior history with any coding schools or collage. Meanwhile everyone else that’s going for a interview soon has a degree, coding history and much more

[@jeffhsipepi]

Madison, I hired people at Google without any coding experience and without a college degree, but those roles did not require those items. If you are interested in a Software Engineer position, at a minimum you would need to have strong coding skills, but you do not need a degree. Lastly, if Google is your dream company, you have believe you can get the job, self-belief typically translates to success in the interview if you have the necessary skills for the job. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

[@madisonclarke8448]

If you don’t mind me asking what jobs did you offer to the people who didn’t have a degree ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@madisonclarke8448 I made offers to Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Support Engineers without degrees, so every single role I recruited for at Google. You do not need a degree to get hired there :)

[@gowthamibs8413]

Hi Jeff pls let me know answer for this question 1.did u handle a difficult or challenging position and how did u handle

[@jeffhsipepi]

gowthami bs, for this specific question, if it is asking for an example, this example would need to be personal to you. If it was how do you handle a difficult or challenging position, you would want to clarify what aspect, people, process, strategy, technology, etc. You would want to deliver a high level framework focusing on items such as goals/objectives and stakeholders. And solve thinking really about some of the challenges you might face in the position you are interviewing for and talk through how you would handled those challenges by looking to items like goals and objectives, stakeholders, etc., I hope this helps!

[@gowthamibs8413]

@@jeffhsipepi thanks Jeff for the response this questions has been asked in all the interviews hence wanted to know

[@gteixeira]

Google recruitment website has lot of mistakes. I wouldn't rely on it solely for getting hired. The process is really random and they recruit people on a whim. The only person I know who works at Google told me they asked really simple questions that could be answered in a week over email. But when I did, they asked a lot of personal information, some I felt even embarrassed and the technical questions were really easy. Nothing like this whole process that people claim they've been through.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Gabriel, often times Google likes to ask foundational technical questions in interviews that can often be on the more simple end. Let us know the results!

[@LucianoCallero]

Does you have a video on why you left Google? That would also be an interesting content.

[@jeffhsipepi]

I do :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7RkIKqns-abtk - thank you for watching, I sincerely appreciate it!

[@satyajitchandra4237]

I can not do coding. Is there another way getting job in Google without knowing Coding.

[@jeffhsipepi]

Satyajit, I cannot code either :), go to Google's career page - www.google.com/careers - and do a keyword search with skills that match your background. Hopefully, some opportunities pop up that match your skills. Good luck!

[@va-qy9sh]

Hi Jeff. I've been watching many of your videos and find them all with great tips! Thank you for all your great work!! I was recently being rejected by KZbin Singapore (right from the phone interview). I was thinking to reach out to people at KZbin on LinkedIn, whom works in the same department that I applied for to introduce myself, as I think my application hasn't reached them yet, and I'd like to try my best I can. Do you think that would cause any negativity if I do so? One more question, just out of curiosity, I was reached out by HR themselves for this role, but they never asked me to apply my application online, but went straight to the phone interview. I watched a video the other day saying that you have to submit your application on Google career site, to be recognized as officially applied, no matter whether you're being referred to or in touch directly with HR, etc. Could you share some insights on this? Thanks very much Jeff!

[@jeffhsipepi]

va, great questions, first of all, yes I always encourage networking on LinkedIn with your target audience, but do it by giving. Meaning, share a cool article or video with them that is specific to their focus area. Don't reach out to them to introduce yourself and have them review your application. You will not get a response if you take this path. In regards to applying to the role that you interviewed for, this was not a rule when I worked at Google. I could get somebody in the interview process without an application. Remember, I have not been there in over 2 years so things change, but I can't see why you would have to apply. I hope this feedback helps. Thanks!

[@va-qy9sh]

@@jeffhsipepi Thanks very much Jeff for your reply!

[@maythecodesbewithyou29]

This is an important question, frequently asked in Google kzbin.info/www/bejne/nneWdYCaiLxqqac

[@AyushSingh-js3rf]

I Have muscular dystrophy can I work with google, I am unsure if they accept Handicaps in Google India I don't need any external support and I don't even need wheelchair just I have Difficulties climbing stairs running etc

[@jeffhsipepi]

Ayush, all Google offices are built for inclusivity and having muscular dystrophy would not eliminate you from opportunities at Google. Good luck!!

[@AyushSingh-js3rf]

@@jeffhsipepi Thanks for responding, Means a Lot : ) Will work hard on my skills, Your comment gave me a huge confidence boost !

[@ASHURAM04]

Hey Jeff I wanted to know is it okay to interview for 2 different roles in Google at the same time ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Asha, as long as the Recruiters are aware that you are interviewing for two roles, they should be able to tell in the system, but you want to make sure their communication is strong and ask if you can "dual track," meaning some interviews could be used for both roles, such as the Googleyness and Leadership interview.

[@ASHURAM04]

@@jeffhsipepi Hey Jeff I haven't reached that far, but i am in the onsite interview. Till now the recruiter have not mentioned anything about me interviewing for 2 roles, but do u want me to let them know that I am ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@ASHURAM04 If you are interviewing for two roles, the Recruiters should know that info!! If it seems unclear, share it with them.

[@saksharma8636]

does google recruiter call even if we dont clear the interviews ?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Sak, you should 100% of the time get a phone call from your Recruiter when you have any interview at any stage of the interview process, even if you do not pass. Not all of them do it, but all of them should!

[@janeeshgeorge8209]

What about Google early careers?

[@jeffhsipepi]

Janeesh George, for internships and associate level roles, focus more on your examples and like everyone, practice and prepare as much as you can!

[@Hiddenangell1270]

Hi Jeff, I've heard that the hiring committee only approves 10-20% of the candidates they get. Is this accurate? Thanks

[@jeffhsipepi]

Lisa, this sounds pretty low to me, I would put the pass through rate at closer to 40% on the first run. Remember, it depends on the role, but when a Recruiter takes a candidate to HC, they are not hoping they get through. They are taking them to this stage because they believe the candidate has a strong viability of passing this part of the process.

[@gteixeira]

I know a lot of people who applied for Google and only one was ever hired. At least on my perspective it has been less than 1%.

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@gteixeira, the percentages are low, but if you prepare and practice and use our systems, the likelihood for success will go up!

[@gteixeira]

@@jeffhsipepi Nope, they pick people more due their backgrounds rather than their talents. That's why they say they are diverse. That gives off a good hint.

[@jeffhsipepi]

@@gteixeira, I have to respectively disagree with this comment.