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Is it normal to get down leveled during a recruiter screen and is there a chance to get up leveled to L5? Applied to a L5 role but recruiter said hiring team thinks L4 is more appropriate given there … more

Is it worth applying to S&O roles that already have 100 applicants or should I save my 3 apps per 30 days for a newer S&O role?

Bay area and NYC xoogler people managers, where to work next? If you were an L7 (+/-1) who managed 30-40 tech and nontech people at Google, what other levels and companies (in and outside of tech indu… more

I did my final round of interview with Google BizOps L4 last week and HR called me today to reject me. Very disappointed as I thought the final round went very well. HR didn’t share any details or fee… more

Can you interview for two Google jobs simultaneously? I have a recruiter screen for one and am debating whether to apply to other roles at the firm that I’m interested in.

Hi y’all! I applied for the L5 BizOps role with the minimum 5 YOE in consulting; now, having joined this bowl am realizing I probably should have applied to L4…my app is still at the HR screen stage, … more

Does Google hire into S&O only directly from MBB is MBB -> S&O somewhere else -> Google S&O a possibility?

Is it faster to get promoted internally and climb the latter within Google (Strat&Ops) as an early career higher or to come in from a consulting firm and move laterally into Strat&Ops?

All those commuting to the Austin office, where are you parking??

Are there any differences between BizOps and S&O apart from the former being central and the latter being tied to a function?

For an L4 position in S&O, what’s the typical equity component?

Hi everyone,
I’m thrilled (and a bit surprised) to have an interview next week for Google’s Strategy & Operations – GTM role. I’ve been deep in prep mode but I’m more used to consulting-style cases and h… more

Does google hire for a full time role for 2nd year MBAs?

In the middle of interview process for SA, GTM S&O role at Google and wondering if anyone’s gotten a signing bonus for either L4 or L5 level or if they’ve been giving those out lately?

I have a recruiter screening scheduled for next week but see another job posting that I’m interested in. I haven’t hit my three apps in 30 days limit. 1) May I still apply to that new role? Would it c… more

Current TVC applying for a full time position at Google, should I try to reach out to the hiring manager via internal chat? Or would this be seen as unprofessional? My gut tells me yes, but just thought I’d see w… more

If you apply through a referral and get through the initial resume screen and assessment, if you don’t have someone actively emailing the hiring manager/recruiter and vouching for you… is there even a… more

Where do you go after Google Strat and Ops? Has anyone exited to a good role or a good firm outside?

hi can anyone give me the TLDR on what being an account strategist on GCS is like?

Is Google still hiring for S&O Lead roles? Feels like there’s a handful of S&O associate roles open but no open lead roles.

Currently a TVC and see a FT opening on a different team - what’s the best way to approach this? Have been told headcount is frozen on my current team so chances of converting anytime soon are slim. S… more

Thoughts on strategy ops (in ads or cloud) vs strategic partnerships? Which role would you personally find more interesting and why?

Interviewing for a Senior Associate role on Strat Ops GTM team (Ads). Any idea what common RRK questions I could be asked here?

Anyone willing to practice behavioral mock interviews for Strategy roles?

Opinions on relocating to Dublin? What salary is comfortable / any thing I should look out for when negotiating?

I’ve been approached by 2 different recruiters for an Account Strategist Mid Market role which would require me to move to Dublin. Currently live in EU and the job requires me to speak the language (e.g. Sp… more

Does anyone have any experience/advice on taking the Google Hiring Assessment (GHA)?

What level should a Bain AP aim for?

How long post first round do you normally hear feedback?

What are the chances an interviewer in a later round will ask the same question from an earlier round? Trying to see if it’s worth creating and memorizing another story for the same type of Q

Post MBA ASC with 2 YOE at MBB and 7 YOE pre-MBA. Applying to S&O roles - do I aim for S&O lead or associate roles?

Didn’t get the role and my recruiter was slower to respond while I was interviewing. She said she would be down to partner with me and to tell her when I find another role and she’ll keep looking to. … more

How long will it take to get the official offer letter after the verbal offer call? Risks of rescinding at this stage?

Looking to make the move from campaign management at Amazon to an Account strategist role at Google my phone screening is this week any advice or questions I can ask to standout? Will there be behavio… more

Bombed interview last year (at least in my view). For counsel role. About 3 months later get call back from recruiter and she says (not to my surprise) I didn’t get the job. Said to apply back in a ye… more

What kind of skillset do people need for strategy and operations role at Google? I want to break into it and would appreciate any advice!

Hey folks, I’m looking at an opportunity to join Google Strats & Ops team as an L5 in Toronto? Would anyone be so kind to share a bit about the team (culture etc.) & expected comp?
Thank you so… more