I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Jun 2011
Interview
I went through 8 rounds of interviews, 2 over the phone and 6 face-to-face. They always asked me how I would improve or change an existing Google product. I was also asked about hypothetical product ideas that were outside of my field of expertise to see how well I can think on my feet. They also seem to put special emphasis on education.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How would you change or improve an existing Google product?
You would have to do a hiring assessment first, then a recruiter screening follows. First round interview with the hiring manager. Majorly product sense and product improvement. The questions were not direct though.
Overall a lot of steps to the interview process. Talked to different people and had opportunities to ask questions. Many different stages which made it a lengthy process overall. Wasn't too bad.
resume screening, a recruiter call, and technical or role-specific interviews. Candidates complete coding, system design, or behavioral rounds. Onsite or virtual panels assess problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Feedback goes to a hiring committee, followed by team matching and final offer discussions.
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