Summary of How We Hire at Google
The video "How We Hire at Google" features Brinleigh, a Business Recruiter, and Okwus, a Technical Recruiter, who outline the Hiring Process at Google. They share insights on how candidates can prepare for their application and interviews, emphasizing a fair and effective evaluation process.
Main Financial Strategies and Market Analyses:
- Diversity in Hiring: Google seeks candidates with varied perspectives and life experiences to strengthen teams and products.
- Focus on Skills Over Degrees: The company does not require degrees from specific universities or even a degree at all for certain roles, prioritizing skills and experience.
Step-by-Step Hiring Methodology:
- Application Submission:
- Browse open jobs on the Google Careers site.
- Apply for up to three roles that match your skills and qualifications.
- Resume Preparation:
- Follow tips provided in linked resources to enhance your resume.
- GPA is considered only for recent graduates.
- Resume Review:
- A trained team reviews resumes, focusing on the candidate's experience in relation to the roles.
- Recruiter Contact:
- If selected, a recruiter will reach out to discuss your background and interests.
- Phone Interviews:
- Initial discussions with recruiters followed by job-specific phone interviews.
- Onsite Interviews:
- Typically involves four 45-minute interviews with various Googlers.
- Candidates may also have lunch with a Googler to learn more about the work environment.
- Interview Assessment:
- Uses standardized rubrics and vetted questions tailored to the job.
- Focus on four key attributes: cognitive ability, role-related knowledge, leadership, and "Googleyness" (cultural fit).
- Hiring Committee Review:
- A committee evaluates all candidate information and provides unbiased feedback.
- Final recommendations are reviewed by a senior leader for approval.
- Job Offer:
- If approved, the recruiter will extend a Job Offer to the candidate.
Presenters:
Notable Quotes
— 00:53 — « There's no one kind of Googler, so we're always looking for people who bring new perspectives and life experiences that help us build stronger teams, products, and services for all of our users. »
— 02:20 — « Our research shows these types of questions aren't useful for assessing you! »
— 02:49 — « We want to hire smart people who can learn and adapt to new situations, so this is about how you learn and solve hard problems in real life, not about GPAs or test scores. »
— 03:10 — « We look for examples of things like being a team player and navigating challenges to make an impact. »
— 03:15 — « We want to make sure that you can thrive here, so we look for signs of comfort with ambiguity, bias to action, and a collaborative nature. »
Category
Business and Finance