I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Google (London, England) in Nov 2022
Interview
It was very good. The recruiter was so nice and helpful during the process. I had 4 interviews in total, 2 phone-screen and two interviews. I applied for the Product Manager role.
4 interviews with people from different departments Asking general questions and then more about experience in specific products and my strengths and weaknesses. Overall good experience. Some interviews more difficult than other
I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Google (Lituania, Valle del Cauca) in Jan 2023
Interview
Online Application: Submit CV and cover letter through Google's careers portal. Initial Screening: HR reviews applications, selects candidates for interviews. Phone Interviews: 1-2 rounds, usually technical or role-based questions. On-site Interviews: Multiple rounds, including technical, behavioral, and possibly a presentation. Assessment: Technical tests or case studies may be given. Team Matching: If successful, you'll be matched with a team. Offer: Job offer extended, negotiations occur. Background Check: Verification of credentials. Onboarding: Orientation and training after accepting offer.
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Question 1
Behavioral Questions Tell me about a time you led a team. How do you handle stress or tight deadlines? Technical Questions Explain how a specific algorithm works. Solve coding problems on a whiteboard or online platform. Role-Specific Questions For a Product Manager: How would you prioritize features for a new product? For a Software Engineer: Describe the architecture of a recent project. Google-Specific Questions Why do you want to work at Google? How would you improve a Google product? Problem-Solving Questions How many golf balls can fit in a school bus? Design an app for [specific scenario]. Cultural Fit Questions How do you like to collaborate with team members? What is your approach to work-life balance? Case Studies You may be given real-world scenarios to analyze and discuss. Technical Tests Coding challenges, data analysis tasks, etc.