Applied for the APMM role and cleared all the interviews so the team is sending my pack to the HC. Any idea (1) Pass rates at HC, (2) Do internal references affect your candidacy? Only have one acquaintance in Google, and (3) How much does your current comp affect what they offer (my expected salary was 10-15% higher than my current but this is an L3 role so not sure on wiggle room). TIA!

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1) I wouldn’t stress about a pass rate. Let’s just say each step gets progressively harder to pass. There’s a lot that goes into it. But you’ve gotten this far so good luck!
2) internal references help. But are not an end-all
3) current comp doesn’t really matter- there are pay bands and equity bands. Bonus is standard. Equity has the most wiggle room.

Good luck!

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Hi this is OP and I got the offer. Received a few DMs on advice so here you go:

1) At the APMM level, marketing knowledge is not required at all. At the more jr level, it's about your demonstration of general cognitive ability, passion for tech marketing, professional maturity, Googleyness, etc. The team will give you plenty of time to pick up the tools of the trade when you're in!

2) I think the following would help:
> [Pre-interview] Get a referral from someone you know personally (that's what I did)
> [Pre-interview] Read up about Google's XYZ resume writing style
> [During interview] Read up about the 4 attributes that Google looks out for during interviews (GCA, RRK, Googleyness, Leadership)
> [During interview] Do plenty of research on what Google does, what product you'll be working with, the type of work you'd be doing as a PMM, etc.
> [During interview] Do plenty of self-reflection on your school+work experiences that demonstrate you have the skills & maturity for the role

Hope this helps!

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To those who DMed me, I didn’t get a comp range from them yet - only after HC approval. Will update once I get a figure

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Neither were negotiable unfortunately. No sign on either.

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How did you get it?! Happy for you but wanting tips

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Prepped my behavioural and RRK stuff really hard. Have solid stories, be structured, be passionate I think are the key points. And work with your recruiter - mine gave me very good feedback and guidance after each interview

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The APMM Program doesn’t allow you to negotiate comp, even if you are making more elsewhere.

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Not even within the bands? Nonetheless, I indicated my expected salary as part of the HC
pack

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Are they still accepting applications for APMM? (Just saw one for APMM S&O)

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