What is onsite interview in Google?

The onsite interview takes place after you clear the telephonic interview rounds in one of their HQ’s anywhere in the world, involving 4 interview rounds in total. The interviews will consist of Coding & Systems Design questions. Software Engineers with more experience are likely to get more Systems Design questions.

What makes an interview a formal one?

A formal interview is a meeting between an employer and a potential candidate that always takes place in a professional setting. The attire of the candidate is a significant factor in a formal interview. Similarly, the candidate must maintain his/her professionalism throughout the formal interview.

What is the difference between the Google phone interview and onsite?

For both the Google phone interview and the onsite, you will be expected to produce syntactically correct code in the absence of an IDE. Point blank, this part is really hard. For the phone interview, it will be on a Google document, and for the onsite interview, it will be writing code on a whiteboard.

Should I apply for other jobs at Google before interviews?

Sidenote: Most Googlers applied for other roles at Google before they eventually made it to interviews — not getting a role can often be a matter of timing, rather than a reflection of your skills or qualifications. So if things don’t work out with your first application, don’t let that stop you from applying to other roles in the future.

Is it common for Google employees to fail onsite interviews?

While it is not uncommon for eventual employees of Google to fail the onsite interviews, it can really suck after putting in so much time and effort. On top of that, having the wait half the year to apply again can be disorienting and throw your initial plans out the window.

What is the hiring process like at Google?

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. We also care about building a more representative and inclusive workplace, and that begins with hiring.