I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Google (London, England) in Apr 2012
Interview
Structured, robust, One phone screen and then three face to face interviews all in one day, so I only had to make one trip to the office. Offer was received a few days later. Incredibly efficient process, interviewers were well prepared and didn't repeat questions. Was a very positive experience whether I got the role or not I would have been impressed.
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Behavioral based questions, cognitive ability questions.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Google (New York, NY)
Interview
It was a lengthy process that eliminates people who can not think logistically or rationally for coordinating. Recruiting is under their People Ops department along with Sourcing. This was a very positive experience even though hired as a contract employee.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Sunnyvale, CA) in Aug 2014
Interview
I interviewed for a temp position at Google. One of my friends (a full-time employee) referred me. The process was fairly quick. I received an email to set up a phone screen within a say or 2. After my conversation with the hiring manager, I was brought onsite for interviews.They felt more like a conversation. The interviewers were friendly and the questions were mostly situation based (i.e. Tell me about a time). The staffing company called me a few days after my interviews to let me know I got the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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