I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google
Interview
No phone interviews as I met the Hiring Manager during an event. The interview process included 4 interviews with solely team members. No questions around previous work experience.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Dec 2010
Interview
Long interview process, hiring based on GPA and job performance. Phone interviews can be 1-3. Onsite interview one round of 4 interviews, can be 30-45 min. Once hiring manager gives thumbs up recruiter has to complete a packet to justify hiring. Two formal review committes to respond to. All hiring is done through committee. Hiring manager has no recourse.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Brain teasers - no correct answer, evaluate throught process
The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Google in Oct 2010
Interview
After a long process I was finally called in for a face to face interview which was interesting, thought provoking. I enjoyed the interview and was told that it went well and should hear from them within2 weeks.
Got further positive feedback from the consultant who had originally set up the interview and about 3 wks later and email saying I was unsuccessful... I would have appreciated a bit of constructive feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
TThe interview was largely focussed on business case and how I would go about looking for java programmers.