Hi - I recently interviewed for a role at Google (I'm a Xoogler) and was told they're preparing my packet for HC / Comp Review.

Then, all of a sudden, the recruiter asked for additional internal references. I received extremely positive references. But, just a few hours later, my former manager who I didn't leave on the best of terms with, as I moved on for another opp with people management, checked my LinkedIn.

What do you make of this? Am I screwed?

Thanks y'all.

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Your cooked.

likefunny

You know people can see your past history at Google and reach out to your reporting lines and colleagues

likesmart

How does this work when you are an Xoogler?

Xoogler hiring is a double edge sword. From a resume pov you’re more likely to get through the screen but when you actually get to the offer stage the HM has a LOT of information they can gather about you.

They can see your previous role, ping your old manager, view your old GRAD/PERF, etc.

The fact you’re being asked to provide references internally suggest that when you left you were tagged as a low performer/ non-re hire.

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If it wasn’t because of your rating, then it must be something in your old network that was flagged. We will never know. But the situation you’re in where you’re being asked to provide references is highly irregular.

PLease tell me how you received an interview as a xoogler,

What role did you have, field experience?

Im a Xoogler myself and applying for many roles however Im unsure they have blocked me from applying maybe..

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