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Hey! Any Google folks know if it’s possible to negotiate fully remote if a contract role is hybrid? Personally, I don’t want to relocate and go to the office on a contract role given the current economy. Plus, I’m assuming contractors are the first to go in layoffs. I just think it’s a fair trade off if I’d be allowed to work fully remote. I’m also trying to have flexibility to manage my Airbnb business in a different country. Same time zone as the home office if I’d travel weeks at a time.
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I like to strike a balance, expound enough to be thorough and not too much as to not sound arrogant or long winded. I take cues also, if I’m going too long, they usually do the head nod thing 😆 , I take cues from them in how long or short I should be
There have been a few times when I noticed I started to ramble, and that’s when I make it a point to wrap up my stories quicker. You’ll get a feel throughout and just adjust for that. Most interviewers will ask follow-up questions if you aren’t explaining enough.
I always remind myself to keep answers fairly concise, as I assume I'll start to bore people if I go on too much. It's good to follow the standard advice and "read the room." If you feel like you're losing someone's attention, it's good to keep answers short and lively. If the person genuinely seems interested in hearing more detail, offer that. If you know the subject pretty well you can usually adapt on the fly.
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I’ve absolutely left interviews wondering if I said too much or not enough. Different managers really do look for different styles. What helped me was trying to keep answers focused on a clear example rather than explaining everything I’ve ever done.
Chief
All the time. It’s tricky to read the room—some managers want a quick answer, others want the full story. You never really know if you struck the right balance until later.