How many interviews does it take to hire a Google?

Our process can be rigorous (typically 3-4 interviews in one day, either over video or in person), but it’s also meant to be friendly, warm, and gives you the opportunity to get to know us better too.

How do I explain no return offer?

In terms of what to say to the new employer during interviews: no reason to say voluntarily that you didn’t get the offer, but don’t lie if they ask. Explain the reason taking responsibilities and without being defensive, and show what you learned from the experience.

What happened to Google Docs in job interviews?

To make things worst, the Google docs connection got lost a couple of times when the interviewer was typing on it for illustration so precious time was wasted on just trying to convey the question across. I must admit, it was quite a hefty question.

What is the interview process like at Google for software engineers?

The call on the following Monday was short and it was basically for the staffer to touch base with me and prepare me on what to expect for the next steps. Google’s interview process for software engineers typically comprises of 2 phone screens and 5 on-site interviews before an applicant gets hired.

What is the interview process like at Google GVC?

GVC was essentially an internal Google Hangouts used within the company. The process was exactly like the first interview except that he noticed I was wearing a Pied Piper shirt from HBO’s Silicon Valley (which I’m a huge fan of by the way) and so started the conversation by chatting a little about the TV series.

What is the first phone interview like at Google?

The first phone interview on July 15th was conducted exactly as I had expected: A Google doc for me to code on along with Hangouts for me to converse with the interviewer but most importantly for me to think out loud. The interviewer was from Google’s office in New York.