Process took over 4 months. Recruiter reached out to me via LinkedIn.
Interviews:
Interview #1: Recruiter screening:
Just asked few questions about my background, explained the role, location, comfortable timings, etc,. Scheduled 3 interviews back to back.
Interview #2: Role related
Interview #3: Leadership
Interview #4: GCA
Got a call from the recruiter that, I cleared all rounds and scheduled for on-site interview. Again, 3 interviews back to back.
Interview #5: Googlyness
Interview #6: Presentation, live demo
Interview #7: General presentation
Got a call from the recruiter that, I have cleared all rounds and scheduled interviews with 2 hiring managers.
Hiring manager discussion #1: Just asked about my background. This was not like an interview. Just talk.
Hiring manager discussion #2: Just asked about my background.
Recruiter told me that both of them were interested. Proceeded with hiring committee round. Took about 3 weeks due to holidays, et., and finally got an email saying, I have cleared HC round and sent for SVP approval. After about a week, I received an email saying, I was accepted at offer review round (SVP) and proceeded with compensation.
Key to success: For all roles.
#1: Make friends with your recruiter. Very important to land on a job with Google.
#2: Of course, think out of box!
#3: I know everything wants to know the interview questions, but I have signed NDA so can’t disclose. However, I can tell you is, read completely whatever your recruiter sends you over the emails to prepare you! Those are GOOD enough to clear the interviews.
#4: Don’t rush or don’t be nervous. I know it’s an interview, but claim yourself and always be appreciative of the interviewers time.
#5: Smile goes long way!
Good luck folks!
