How I Landed a Job at Google | Software Engineer Q&A

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks for watching! Please like the video and comment below, it really helps! 😄 I don't use LinkedIn! But if you want to connect with me add me on IG instagram.com/yourfriendintech

[@harshitmeena-h2v]

Bro you did tell the resources you used to prepare for interview ? Did you use elements of programming interview or cracking the coding interview ? Did you use leetcode ? Ehat books did you use to study data structure and algorithms .. please answer everything bro it would really help

[@KurativeCo]

Practicing on Leetcode vs real interviews are definitely different! Great tip on just practicing with real interviews! Companies won't shut that door forever if you fail, abd they'll reach out again in like a year.. Or less! Thanks for being open about your experience!

[@yourfriendintech]

💯I still have companies reaching out to me to interview again 🤣

[@chamilsachintha9698]

I love your videos. don't know why some people dislike the video. Keep it up because we keep watching your videos.

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Chamil!

[@sincerelysunshinecat]

AH! love this for you! 🤍 happy you're on an amazing path!

[@yourfriendintech]

Tyty Sunshine Cat!! 😸

[@ariesfire6841]

Your content is so precise and authentic, love from India !!!! KEEP IT UP !!

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! Will do! 😄

[@kernaljeffhater]

Can’t wait for your next day in a life!

[@yourfriendintech]

Just posted a new video! 😄

[@Sim_tim]

Hey Jon, i would like to appreciate your efforts towards your channel. Keep making videos on tech, your content and all the videos are very informative which helps us a lot, also it is amazing, keep up the great work!! Also please could you make a video on 2023 hiring trends of Google, if possible. Thankyou for this great content!! Keep creating such informative and amazing videos!!

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you, I really appreciate it! I recommend you look at Google's career page if you want more information on how they hire. careers.google.com/how-we-hire/

[@chilloutmusic8765]

Could you please tell us how we can learn to code on our own. And what, in your opinion, is the most popular code language for backend development. Thanks

[@yourfriendintech]

freecodecamp is a popular resource to start learning how to code. there are many popular languages for backend development - can you be more specific?

[@TheMISBlog]

Very Valuable Tips,Thanks Jon

[@yourfriendintech]

Glad you found them helpful!

[@dinushachathuranga7657]

Thank you Jon. Precious content😍

[@sudheer9623]

Thank you so much sir...☺️ For making this video My dream job(To work in google)...

[@bhanukiran8099]

Same here.... Would be happy to connect

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful

[@elliotalderson9945]

cool channel, enjoying your contents, im a hopeless BPO employee in the Philippines 😞 dis channel is very inspiring

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! There's always hope 🇵🇭

[@msugal]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing ur experience.

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Mohamed!

[@МаксимДибров]

How did you start coding and what Programming languages do you use at work?

[@yourfriendintech]

I started coding in college and I use Java at work

[@harshitmeena-h2v]

1. can you tell which course textbooks u read in vollege for ds+ algorithms? 2. Is doing leetcode medium/ hard ques a good strategy to prepare for onsite interview of faang companies 3. How good is elements of programming interview book in terms of preparing for swe interview

[@yourfriendintech]

Hi Harshit! #1 I'll need to go through my notes to find the course textbooks #2 I've heard Leetcode is a good strategy to prepare for faang technical interviews. I also recommend doing mock interviews with a real person if you can! It's much better to simulate the actual interview environment #3 I haven't used it so I can't speak to whether it's good or not, sorry!

[@potatoitis3326]

But like Jon, when you gonna drop that skincare routine doe 🤔😅 starting my 2nd semester as a CS student! Recovering from being sick but excited to be starting classes soon! Keep up the content. Enjoying them 😊

[@yourfriendintech]

LOL thanks; good luck in school 👍!! And in case you really wanted to know, here's what I use: - Face wash: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser amzn.to/3fJEnl7 - Face moisturizer: Cetaphil Hydrating Cream with Hyaluronic Acid amzn.to/3xryoHO - SPF: Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen amzn.to/2Xat6nF - Daily Serum (Night): The Ordinary Niacinamide amzn.to/2Xa6kwc I struggled with acne growing up, so in addition to the products above I think the best thing I've did for my skin was getting enough sleep, drinking water, and eating healthier (cliche but worked for me lol)

[@patrickleahy9718]

@@yourfriendintech Hey Jon, never had a skin care routine but going to start one with these. I know everyone’s different but in what order do you use these? I shower at night so for nighttime would I go cleanser, hydrate then serum? Same for morning? Thanks

[@yourfriendintech]

​@@patrickleahy9718 Hey Patrick! I do cleanser, serum, wait for serum to dry, moisturize, wait for it to dry, and then apply sunscreen last

[@byrongalicia791]

New sub. Always helps to know how, where to start and what can you achieve. Thanks for the information.

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@everythingkaran]

i am just here for your soothing videos. thanks

[@bhanukiran8099]

Thanks a lot for the video... Very much informative 🔥🔥🔥

[@yourfriendintech]

Glad you liked it!

[@Moros-fg8om]

Great video! I just got one question. Do I have the option to work at home or would I have to move to California?

[@yourfriendintech]

Google has offices all over the world and there are also options to work remotely. The job listings will usually specify the location options

[@styzicmuzic]

Nice one man. this is very helpful

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Uthay!

[@TKGZONE]

U know any self taught dev that got into google or straight out of bootcamp? Other faang people say getting into faang after a bootcamp is next to impossible cuz there's so much competition now

[@yourfriendintech]

There's another KZbinr Clement who got hired at Google after learning how to code in a bootcamp

[@surajdeshwal8066]

bro your videos are great love ❤️ from india 🇮🇳

[@АндрейМглинец]

Thank's for the video, it will very usefule for people who want to work in Google. And you have good pronanciation for understanding. The video motivated me to submit my resume to Google. Maybe can you say about soft scils for interview?

[@yourfriendintech]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the video suggestion, I'll add it to the list

[@CAMCAM413]

Oooh nice propeller hat. Thanks Jon very informative as always.

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! 🤠

[@yvggygbyggg]

Thanks man for tips 😊.....I like your video so much ...!!

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that! 😄

[@louiseibuna5354]

Question about setting goals as a Software Engineer. How different were your goals when you were an intern and when you became full time at Google? This is an area I'm struggling with because the goals I set at my current role (this is my first role out of college btw) is to feel comfortable with the tech stack and flow my team uses, but nothing career growth wise like changing roles or moving from IC to manager. I was wondering if you ever thought about them and how you brought these up to your manager, as well as tips when setting goals. Don't know if this may be a good video topic for you haha. Also it would be cool to hear your experience after one year as full time at Google and advice you'd give to entry level professionals!

[@yourfriendintech]

When I was in college/an intern, my goals were to explore different fields of software engineering to see what field I wanted to pursue as a full time software engineer. I definitely wanted to learn a bit of everything to see what field I enjoyed the most. I really thought I would pursue web development, but after interning, I found that I enjoyed Android development a lot more. My goals as a full time software engineer is to continue learning and to become a better engineer (in all aspects, not just coding). At my work there is certain criteria you have to hit to get promoted - so I'll work with my manager to plan how I can meet the next level's criteria and that way we're both aligned on my goals and I'm aligned on their expectations. My tip for you is to create a weekly meeting with your manager if you aren't already. You can work with them to meet your goals, and you can ask them where they think you can improve. If you don't know what goals you should work towards, you can start with the areas of improvement . I personally don't have any interest in becoming a manager anytime soon, mostly because I still enjoy coding and still want to focus on that. But if you're interested in that path, definitely sync with your manager on how they did it and if they have any advice on what you need to do to become a manager. Hope that helps!! & thanks for the video ideas!

[@jaydave272]

Do they conduct host matching interviews after two technical rounds for step internship?

[@yourfriendintech]

Yup! if you pass your technical interviews, then you'll go through the host matching process 👍

[@aup720]

A referral actually makes a big difference. 95% of people who applied without a referral don’t get an interview. Being referred highly increases your chances of getting reached out to by a recruiter. You’ve just been lucky :)

[@yourfriendintech]

Yup, I agree with you and I mention in the video that getting a referral can help you get your foot in the door.

[@MyRajeshwar]

Truly inspiring!!!

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Raj!

[@АлександраЕвгеньевна-я9г]

Thanks for the interesting video😊

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

I have a background in Math (PhD and teaching) but no experience in Tech. I am worried about the bridge to jobs (as a Data or Research Scientist). Any advice please for someone with background in academia and advanced age. Thanks

[@yourfriendintech]

I would recommend you try out free coding resources first to see if it's a field you'd actually be interested in. From there, you can choose to continue the self teaching approach or you can try to find a bootcamp / course program to follow to help you with the career transition. There are apprenticeship programs that help people in your exact situation that you should consider looking into. Here's a link to Google's bit.ly/yfit-google-apprenticeships2

[@akakakakkak]

Acho muito legal esse chapeu!!😀

[@yourfriendintech]

Obrigado! 🧢

[@sydneylee7907]

I loved that zoom in on your hand gesturing a phone. See, Gen Z, it's not an "old people" thing! LOL

[@yourfriendintech]

🤣🤙

[@random_memes009]

Hey,what do you prefer android dev or web dev for high salary job and future aspect?

[@yourfriendintech]

I live in the Bay Area / Silicon Valley so both have high salary and both are in high demand. You'll need to do research in your market - but in general, with web dev you'll have more flexibility because with Android you're tied to developing only on Android devices.

[@li028-x9i]

Just wonder is the bar higher for foreigner candidate?

[@yourfriendintech]

Sorry I don't know the answer to this

[@USALifeDiaries]

What are the requirements needed pls? I have degree in business administration! How can I get into it? What should I major in? Anyone?

[@yourfriendintech]

Requirements are listed on the job application. What role do you want to apply for?

[@USALifeDiaries]

@@yourfriendintech anything to get into companies like google or Microsoft?

[@sajaysunny5529]

Is there any limitation for number of time attending google or any FAANG company interviews?

[@yourfriendintech]

I do not know if there is a limit, I personally haven't heard of any. I think another KZbinr has said that he applied every year for 10 years before he got in

[@dreamfootball4880]

More informative and helpful

[@jaimev6062]

Would be interesting to know how you or your type of engineer earn the value you all are paid. Thanks for the videos!

[@harshitmeena-h2v]

Bro you did tell the resources you used to prepare for interview ? Did you use elements of programming interview or cracking the coding interview ? Did you use leetcode ? Ehat books did you use to study data structure and algorithms .. please answer everything bro it would really 🆘🆘

[@yourfriendintech]

The two books I used was Cracking the Coding Interview and Programming Interviews Exposed. I didn't use leetcode because it didn't exist back then 😅. And I used my college textbooks to study data structures and algorithms.

[@harshitmeena-h2v]

@@yourfriendintech 1. can you tell which course textbooks u read in vollege for ds+ algorithms? 2. Is doing leetcode medium/ hard ques a good strategy to prepare for onsite interview of faang companies 3. How good is elements of programming interview book in terms of preparing for swe interview

[@destinybrianna4340]

Hi, I’m an aspiring software engineer. I wanted to know if you offer reviewing resumes?

[@yourfriendintech]

Hi Destiny! Sorry I'm not currently offering resume reviews at this time. If you're looking for tips: I do recommend using the formula shown in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZCwkpasrpp2h6c

[@destinybrianna4340]

@@yourfriendintech thank you

[@lokeswaranaruljothy8100]

I am in the 4th year of my Bachelor's degree, Can I apply for an internship that I will be joining after the end of 4th year?? If yes, can I convert it into a Full-time offer immediately after the internship?

[@yourfriendintech]

When do you graduate? Here is the internship application for winter 2022 bit.ly/google-swe-intern-2022

[@lokeswaranaruljothy8100]

@@yourfriendintech I will be graduating before Dec 2022 which is against their requirement. So can I apply for this?

[@jordanjames9491]

Hey can I apply for the STEP program while in the Caribbean hopefully you respond lol

[@yourfriendintech]

Sorry, I'm not 100% sure - that would be a great question for the intern team as they'd have an exact answer for you. Try DMing them on instagram @googlestudents

[@2Manzy]

how to get into google as a ui/ux designer?

[@yourfriendintech]

I'm not too familiar with the process, but I'll try to convince one of my UI/UX coworkers to be in a video 😄

[@2Manzy]

@@yourfriendintech yeah that will be great for sure.

[@Danilo0717]

Bro, I am 39 and I am in CS COLLEGE 🎓. Is it possible to be successful as a software engineer? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks

[@yourfriendintech]

Yes! It's never too late to start 👍👍

[@Danilo0717]

@@yourfriendintech awesome content. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@yourfriendintech]

I appreciate it! Best of luck in your studies

[@nipa7968]

how i get job In google which sector is easier for me to getting a job in google

[@yourfriendintech]

Apply to a sector that aligns with your skills and interests

[@User-qn2lb]

Is qualification really important for getting job in google than skilll? I didn't joined any engineering programs only have literature degree and learning coding. That's why I asked.

[@yourfriendintech]

In general, minimum qualifications are important for any job application; they usually mean you won't be considered if you don't meet them. With that said, having an engineering degree is not a minimum requirement for a lot of tech companies, so you should definitely apply

[@User-qn2lb]

@@yourfriendintech if I have good skill in coding without engineering degree can i apply for interview?

[@yourfriendintech]

Yes there's nothing stopping you from applying. But applying != you'll be interviewed

[@User-qn2lb]

@@yourfriendintech will interview on the basis of engineering degree or will they not consider me bcs i have no engineering degree?

[@User-qn2lb]

@@yourfriendintech dont feel bad for me asking these doubts😁

[@preyashchauhan7733]

What are requirements? And what would be score in 12th to get a job ? If we didn't have mtech degree ,can we apply for job at google?

[@yourfriendintech]

The minimum qualifications for an entry level Software Engineer is: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. - 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms. - 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree. So you don't need a degree, but you need equivalent practical experience

[@preyashchauhan7733]

@@yourfriendintech thank you ❤

[@preyashchauhan7733]

@@yourfriendintechif i have M.tech degree 🎓 , then experience is required..? If yes, then at which age we can join google after M.tech?

[@yourfriendintech]

@@preyashchauhan7733 I found the India University Graduate application, link here: bit.ly/yfit-university-grad-india The minimum qualifications for the university graduate application is: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - Experience working with Unix/Linux, Windows or Mac environments, distributed systems, machine learning, information retrieval and TCP/IP. - Experience programming in C, C++, Java or Python.

[@empty_peace]

should i start with c++ or java ??

[@yourfriendintech]

What do you plan on coding?

[@huss9060]

That + stopping bad habits

[@anuragbose2622]

How can I get a google internship ? Currently I am pursuing bsc computer science from India. Please help me out .

[@yourfriendintech]

You can apply online bit.ly/yfit-google-internship-faqs

[@anuragbose2622]

@@yourfriendintech thanks

[@jaydave8874]

Is the one additional interview after completion of Step internship to convert into normal internship compulsory for all step interns ?? Bcz I have heard that they directly give return internship offer after successful completion of step Internship and are the Step Internship interviews easier than normal internship/full time interviews. It would be great if u reply me, coz i am preparing for step internship since 6 months.☺

[@yourfriendintech]

Hey Jay, this was a few years ago so the process may have changed. What you described sounds plausible - if you have great internship feedback you may be able to skip your interviews. The STEP internship interviews are definitely different than SWE intern/full time interviews. I wouldn't say they are "easier", but the expectations are that 1st/2nd year undergrad students have less experience and the interview is adjusted accordingly.

[@dcaftv]

How competitive was it getting into/applying to the google internships? And would you recommend only doing google internships (for a google career goal) or any one (recommending big tech)? Thanks Jon

[@yourfriendintech]

It was pretty competitive. Once you pass all the interviews, you have to get matched with a team before you're extended an offer. The process took a few months. I would actually recommend you intern at different companies to get a feel for different cultures and environments. I have only interned at Google, and I really love working there. With that said, I have no experience with other companies so I have nothing to compare it to. Internships are a great way for you to explore different teams/projects/companies without having to commit to full time, and I wish I took more advantage of that.

[@dcaftv]

@@yourfriendintech thanks Jon, I was curious because I heard it’s very competitive and I was just making a plan B incase I don’t get accepted

[@shivamsavani1391]

Great video :)

[@SmoomRik]

Thanks for sharing this. However its really strange to hear that you don't want to grow your connections at LinkedIn. is there any kind of legal restriction or you just want to keep it super clear? Also it would be interesting for me personally, how often google do hire people on L5 and higher from the market?

[@yourfriendintech]

Hey Sergey! I'm actually just not on LinkedIn haha. I'm not sure on the statistics but you can view all the open applications on the Google career website

[@davidpainzug5810]

Does Google give intern to self taught engineers

[@yourfriendintech]

Great question. The internship application minimum qualifications are: 1) Currently enrolled in an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree program and or post secondary or training experience with a focus on subjects in software development or other technical related field. 2) Experience in software development. 3) Experience coding in one or more of C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar.

[@davidpainzug5810]

@@yourfriendintech thank you so much bro

[@SkhemFrancis]

Thanks man

[@mukkumar5432]

Do referals Also help me to get a job

[@yourfriendintech]

Yes referrals can help, but they do not guarantee an interview or job

[@mousepotatoc2566]

Do they hire older programmers say over 50?

[@yourfriendintech]

Yes definitely, age is protected against discrimination in the US

[@danay.4921]

hi! did you minor in anything back in college?

[@yourfriendintech]

Hi! I didn't minor in anything but I did take a lot of electives to explore different interests

[@FARRii95]

Can you use python as your language

[@yourfriendintech]

The language you use depends on what kind of software you're building

[@BeCareerSavvy]

Also liked and subbed!

[@jamesposs]

Goals 🙏🏾

[@Investingure]

Can you show your resume ?

[@yourfriendintech]

Is there anything specific you'd like me to show / go over?

[@Investingure]

@@yourfriendintech i just want to see the resume temple you used. it willl a ggod video if you can make about what you know about setting up resume.

[@manjunathmanjunath6298]

Bro how much your salary in Google company

[@yourfriendintech]

Hey! I will make a separate video on my Google salary 😄subscribe to get notified when it drops

[@frenchgooner617]

Can i become an engineer using coursera?

[@yourfriendintech]

what kind of engineer do you want to be?

[@frenchgooner617]

@@yourfriendintech devops software eng

[@alarmsquadnj]

I’m 52 years old would that be too old to start

[@yourfriendintech]

I don't think so! I would recommend at least giving it a shot

[@alarmsquadnj]

Thank you for answering me back

[@nayem6451]

Software Engineering Intern at google

[@asibulalam5777]

Thanks

[@yourfriendintech]

Welcome!

[@mnsalve]

How to become software engineer

[@yourfriendintech]

Step 1 is to apply!

[@steveyoo9342]

what an awesome story. thanks for sharing

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Steve!

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

Little good description

[@BeCareerSavvy]

Well done with getting your job at Google! I work on recruitment and I post career advice, job searching tips! Love to get your advice on my channel

[@yourfriendintech]

Thank you! Sure, I'll take a look

[@BeCareerSavvy]

@@yourfriendintech thank you Jon! Means alot

[@BooksLikeSeattle]

it's good

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks abel

[@asher_ahmed]

Hi I want to talk to you please please please

[@yourfriendintech]

Hi! I've just replied to your DM on instagram

[@miyurux]

Bro U look like Quinton de kock..

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks! It's my first time hearing of him haha

[@juniordev2570]

STEP is illegal

[@yourfriendintech]

How is it illegal?

[@juniordev2570]

@@yourfriendintech Watch TechLead's video "Why Diversity is garbage (as an ex-Google tech lead)". He does a deep dive on STEP and other programs.

[@juniordev2570]

@@yourfriendintech You got an unfair advantage over other candidates because Google wants to pump up it's diversity numbers.

[@juniordev2570]

@@yourfriendintech Employers are not allow to discriminate based on protected classes such as race and sex. That is why it's illegal.

[@marcosreads]

Thank you for sharing, Jon! It's nice to meet you. Just followed you on Instagram 😃

[@yourfriendintech]

Thanks Marcos! Nice to meet you too