Googlers & Xooglers

What's a good response to questions like "Tell me a weakness of yours and how you overcame it " or "Tell me a feedback you received and how you worked on it"? More importantly, if I have to answer these que… more

If you used to work at Google, what do you do now, and what made you decide to make the move?

Are Account Strategist / Account Manager roles easy to land at Google?

I interviewed with Google for the first screening call with hiring manager last Friday. Just want to understand when I would receive feedback? And when is the right time to follow up?
Thank you!

Hi everyone! 😊 I'm Rihab Lajmi, former Cloud Architect at Google and now Co-founder & CEO of FAANG. We just got funded and we’re growing really fast! 🚀
Now, we're on the lookout for a Founding Engineer to join… more

Interviewing for a level 4 role at Google in Dublin.

No relocation services offered but a “cash bonus” to support the relocation.

What amount can/should I expect?

Experiences from others?

Was just let go due to performance but never received an SCI received two SI’s in grad. Is this normal? How do I frame a narrative for new jobs? Can I resign before my last day and still receive the s… more

I'm a Project Manager with 5 years of experience and PMP. I'll be transitioning from PM to Program Manager or TPM in Google. How much salary I can expect?

I might need Visa and Immigration serv… more

Has anyone gone through the appeal process after being initially rejected by the HC? What are the chances of the HC’s decision being overturned?

I was told yesterday by my recruiter that both they and … more

What level is S&O Manager vs. Lead? Which one has direct reports? I have 8 YOE so trying to see which role would fit more.

. One thing I've been struggling with is how to make the storyline more compelling and clearer. Any advice? I know the usual: write storyline and align with manager, all the titles should form mes… more

What to expect from the “Leadership & Googlyness” & “GCA” interview rounds?

The role is non-tech !

Any tips or recommendations will be highly appreciated …

Does anyine know the typical and maximum comp for L4, L5, and L6 in S&O?

Currently a first year associate at S&O, and struggling. One thing I've been struggling with is how to find insights in complicated data faster. Any advice?

It’s been more than a week since I interviewed at Google and haven’t heard back from the recruiter yet !! I did “okayish” in the interview.

What type of a sign is it? I am guessing if I was a hard “No”… more

I have started a hiring process at Google. I am a Canadian citizen and the role is based in the US. Has anyone gone through the TN visa process recently with an official offer of employment from Google ? I … more

Can someone explain the concept of headcounts in the context of Google recruitment?

How could they slow down (or even lead to a rejection of) a potential offer assuming the candidate finished intervie… more

What's the max TC for L5 S&O?

How feasible is it to get 400k+ at 8 YOE/MBA for S&O? I'm currently making mid 300s as a director at another tech firm with good trajectory, so don't want to leave for anything less than 2… more

If I have multiple potential people to refer me. Is there a strategy to maximize my chance of getting an interview. Is the most senior person better or someone I have worked directly with?

Panicked and tanked during my interview. Answers were incoherent and unstructured. How common is this? Will my recruiter block me for other roles? Had general, behavioral, and hypos over course of 45 … more

How long after the HC meet should I hear from my recruiter?

How did you guys end up getting an interview? I don't know anyone at Google. Is it impossible without a referral?

Current grad student - I passed the google hiring assessment for Business Data Scientist. I am curious to know does that mean the recruiter looked at my resume, liked it and then sent me an assessment… more

Hi folks! New to Google at the S&O function! Any advice on driving analyses to get to second and third order insights? Bit of a broad question, but was given that as a development area and wonderi… more

Hello Everyone! Need your kind guidance. What can I expect from a 2nd round of interview with team for AM role?

What are the key things I should be mindful of? Any advice or tips are greatly appreciat… more

I know a PM director at Google well because we worked together in a previous role. Could this help me land a PM role beyond just getting the interview? Does the answer change if it's not in his te… more

Someone told me one of the nyc offices has a piano room. Which building is it?

Debating whether to buy one (depends on how far it is).

Any account managers open to chat here?

I had a Google interview today and most of the questions asked were too job specific + for skills not mentioned in the Job Description. What sort of a sign is this?

Were they already happy with my basic skills required for the job and j… more

Currently a first year associate, and struggling. One thing I've been struggling with is being able to get started on a task without understanding every aspect to the slightest detail. In situations when I… more

Do referrals actually work or help when applying for PM roles (as a external candidate)?

What’s the phone and internet reimbursement policy for non engineering/biz people? Starting in a few weeks and no word on this. NYC. 3 days in office