I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Jan 2012
Interview
Mechanical, tight, like a well oiled machine, but it made it pretty clear that the anti-corporate culture they pioneered is dying by the day. It was very interesting to see the inner workings of Google. They paid to fly me out, paid for a rental car and hotel while I was there. It was worth the trip regardless that I was uninterested in the job.
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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