SlideShare uma empresa Scribd logo
1 de 55
Welcome to the Evisors Webinar
Visit us online at www.evisors.com
How to Get that Job at Google – or
any Great Tech Company
featuring
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
About Gayle
 Author of The Google Resume and Cracking the
Coding Interview
 Founder/CEO, CareerCup.com
 MBA, The Wharton School
 Software Engineer at Google, Apple and Microsoft
 Member of Google Hiring Committee
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
How to Get that Job at Google – or
any Great Tech Company
The Culture At Tech Firms
What Firms Looking For
How to Research the Industry
What They Ask in the Interview
Q&A
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
Culture – As Amazing As It Sounds?
• Lots of perks!
• Innovative
• Brilliant coworkers
• Too engineering driven?
Google Zurich
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
But… firms differ
• Very engineering focused
• Lack of strong management
• Retail, not tech  thin margins
• Lack of consistent culture
across groups
• More “businessy”
• Slower, more bureaucracy
• “Fanboy” culture
• Highly secretive – even internally
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
What Are They Looking For?
What do tech companies look for?
• Intelligence
• Personality
• Communication
• Position-specific skills
• Passion for Tech
• Showing Initiative
The things
that set you
apart
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
Becoming a “Techie”
• CS / Engineering Major
• Work experience in tech
• Read about tech
• Explore tech
– Website / Blog / Twitter
– Explore Amazon S3, etc
• Dive in
– Learn to code
– Launch a tech start-up
Be more than
“just another
business
person”
See: codecademy.com
Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
Building a Kick-Ass Resume
“Glanced at,”
not read.
15 – 30
seconds
1. Pull resume out of giant stack
2. Spot-check: company names,
positions, projects, schools
3. Skim bullets to see if you’ve
made an impact
InterviewReject
How We Review Resumes
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Building a Resume (US)
• One page only
• Real resume template
• Accomplishment-oriented
– Quantify!
• Short 1 – 2 line bullets
– Paragraphs will not be read
Sample resumes available at www.TheGoogleResume.com
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
How is tech “special”?
• Less rigid culture
more freedom to demonstrate strengths
• “Projects” or “Additional Experience”?
– “Side projects” / start-ups
– Informal consulting roles
• Technical Experience?
– MS Office does not count.
– List programming languages (if any)
• What did you not include?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Researching the Industry
Researching the Industry
• Company Strategy / Future
• Product & Industry
• Passion / Excitement
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Company Strategy / Future
• Challenges:
– What are their biggest challenges? How would you
solve them?
• Success:
– Why is this company successful (or not)?
• Competition:
– Who are their competitors? Who is better in which
areas?
• Predictions:
– What do you predict will happen to this company in 1
year, 5 years, and 10 years?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Know the Products & Industry
• Know two company products
• Know two industry products
• Understand:
– Business model
– Challenges
– Recent events
– How would you improve it?
Avoid the
super
famous
products.
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Passion / Excitement
• Find something that excites you!
– Crowdsourcing? Cloud infrastructure?
• Learn:
– History of field?
– Direction of field?
– Leading companies / products?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
What They Ask in an Interview
Common Interview Questions
1. Behavioral Questions
2. Estimation Questions
3. Product Design Questions
4. Business Questions
Don’t believe the
“Impossible”
Google questions
online!
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Behavioral Questions
Tell me about a time when you
had to influence a team.
Tell me about a time when you faced a
hostile attitude from a coworker.
Tell me about something you
accomplished in an unexpected way.
1
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Great Responses to Behavioral Qs
• Answer the question you were asked
• Make you look awesome
• Show strong communication skills
1
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Behavioral Qs: Preparation
1
Download grid at www.thegoogleresume.com
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Behavioral Qs: S.A.R.
ituation
ction
esult
S
A
R
What was the issue?
What did you do about it?
What was the impact?
1
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
2
Estimation Questions
How many tennis balls
can fit in an SUV?
How much money does Gmail make
from ads every year?
How much do New Yorkers
spend on electricity each year?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: Why?
• Problem Solving / Intelligence
• Quantitative Skills
• Communication
2
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: How to Approach
1. Ask questions to resolve ambiguity
2. Outline / Structure Your Approach
3. Break down the components
4. Sanity Check
2
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: Example
2
How much money does Gmail make from ads every year?
Step 1: Ambiguous Information
• Just in the US? Or Worldwide?
• Side and top ads?
• Gmail only? Or include Google Apps?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: Example
2
How much money does Gmail make from ads every year?
Step 2: Outline Your Approach
1. Estimate # of Gmail users
2. Estimate annual clicks
3. Estimate $ per click
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: Example
2
How much money does Gmail make from ads every year?
Step 3: Break down components
Estimate # of Gmail users in the US
1. Assume 300 million people in the US.
2. Assume 80% of people use email
3. Assume 80% use a “major” email provider
4. Assume Gmail has 50% of the <35 market, but 20% of
the >35 market
…
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Estimation Qs: Example
2
How much money does Gmail make from ads every year?
Step 4: Validate Numbers
• Suppose you get US rev. = $5 billion.
• No, because…
– Google’s annual revenue is ~$30 billion
– $16 / US citizen (not just gmail users)
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
3
Product Design Questions
How would you design an
calculator for the blind?
Design an elevator for a building.
Pick a Google product.
How would you improve it?
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Product Design Questions
• Evaluates:
– Communication
– Ability to understand the user
– Creativity
– Business instincts / skills
3
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Product Design Qs: Approach
1. Ask questions to resolve ambiguity
2. Understand the user
– Who is your target user?
– What are their problems?
– Know your market!
3. Structure the problem
3
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Product Design Qs: Example
How would you design a calculator for the blind?
Step 1: Ask Questions
• Adults? Children? Professionals?
• Where are they using it?
– School, work, etc
3
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Product Design Qs: Example
How would you design a calculator for the blind?
Step 2: Understand the User
• What’s important to a blind child?
– Keeping up with the rest of the class
– Not feeling “different”
– Efficient input / output
• What about
teachers, parents, classmates, etc? 3
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Product Design Qs: Example
How would you design a calculator for the blind?
Step 3: Structure
1. Make a list of essential features
– Which functions do you support?
– Input/output for blind?
– Input/output for non-blind?
2. Design each component
– Remember the needs of the users!
3
Be creative –
but
structured.
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Business Questions
How would you introduce
YouTube to Turkey?
How would you calculate the price of
an Amazon Prime membership?
How would you determine which of
two business ideas to pursue?
4
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
4
Business Questions
• Heavy overlap with Product Design
• Where an MBA comes in handy
• The Approach:
1. Ask questions
2. Outline a structure
3. Solve piece by piece
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Business Questions
How would you price Amazon Prime membership?
Step 1: Ask Questions
• Who?
– Just for US users? Or worldwide?
• “Features”
– What does Amazon Prime offer?
• Price structure?
– Single price point? Or promotions, tiered
pricing, etc.?
4
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Business Questions
How would you price Amazon Prime membership?
Step 2: Outline a Structure
• Understand Priorities:
– Short term vs. long term?
– Barriers to entry for competitors?
• Financial impact:
– Short term
– Long term
• Evaluate potential price structures
– Single price point
– Tiered pricing 4
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Business Questions
How would you price Amazon Prime membership?
Step 3: Solve Piece by Piece
Step (b): Financial Impact
• Short Term
– Increase in purchases
– Lost revenue from shipping fees
• Long Term
– Improve customer loyalty
– Enhanced barriers to entry 4
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
The Curve Ball Question
• Remember: Questions come down to:
• So:
1. Ask questions
2. Structure the problem
3. Solve the pieces
• Don’t rush yourself!
when the question is something totally different…
structure communication+
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Review
To Review
• Learn 4 products inside & out
– 2 internal, 2 external
• Find something you’re passionate about
• Interview Preparation Grid
• Practice, practice, practice!
• Interview: Ask Questions -> Structure -> Solve
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Q&A
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0470927623
The Google Resume
How to Prepare for a Career and Land a Job at
Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any Top Tech Company
Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 1:
Are MBAs without engineering backgrounds
valuable at Google?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 2:
Are there jobs at Google that fit a candidate
with experience in supply chain
management?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 3:
Would it be interesting to Google if you
mentioned unique background experience
(Law for example)?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 4:
If someone had a tech background in
consulting, does that count as a tech
background for Google?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 5:
What are salary negotiations like with a big
tech company like Google?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 6:
How do you get into international business
development/strategy with Google?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 7:
What type of position is suitable for a
candidate who has extensive tech
experience and was a former COO?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 8:
For someone who is entering the tech
industry for the first time, is it important to
land a job with a big company to establish
creditability? Or should the candidate pursue
a job at a startup company?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 9:
What do you think has changed in the
desired recruit as compared to 5 years ago?
What qualities would be most desirable in
the next 5 years?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
Questions & Answers
Question 10:
Does academic achievement bear any
significance in a candidate’s application?
Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36

Mais conteúdo relacionado

Mais procurados

Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
Talent42
 
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
Kirk Baumann
 

Mais procurados (18)

Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
Joel Spolsky "Joel Spolsky on Hiring Great Tech Talent"
 
Europython how to make it recruiting suck less?
Europython   how to make it recruiting suck less?Europython   how to make it recruiting suck less?
Europython how to make it recruiting suck less?
 
Prototyping: How to create a website oro mobile app without programming
Prototyping: How to create a website oro mobile app without programmingPrototyping: How to create a website oro mobile app without programming
Prototyping: How to create a website oro mobile app without programming
 
Agile Testers: Becoming a key asset for your team
Agile Testers: Becoming a key asset for your teamAgile Testers: Becoming a key asset for your team
Agile Testers: Becoming a key asset for your team
 
NUS Hackers Project Intern 2016
NUS Hackers Project Intern 2016NUS Hackers Project Intern 2016
NUS Hackers Project Intern 2016
 
Create Your Tester Portfolio
Create Your Tester PortfolioCreate Your Tester Portfolio
Create Your Tester Portfolio
 
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
Enactus Career Connections - Flagler College Presentation 10-17-12
 
Working w/ Emerging Technologies Explained by GoodRead's Sr. PM
Working w/ Emerging Technologies Explained by GoodRead's Sr. PM Working w/ Emerging Technologies Explained by GoodRead's Sr. PM
Working w/ Emerging Technologies Explained by GoodRead's Sr. PM
 
Fetc 2015 educational video game design
Fetc 2015   educational video game designFetc 2015   educational video game design
Fetc 2015 educational video game design
 
Going Pro
Going ProGoing Pro
Going Pro
 
Agile and Simpson
Agile and SimpsonAgile and Simpson
Agile and Simpson
 
D3 Design By Games Agile India Pune 2005
D3 Design By Games   Agile India   Pune 2005D3 Design By Games   Agile India   Pune 2005
D3 Design By Games Agile India Pune 2005
 
Top 40 engineering project engineer interview questions and answers pdf ebook...
Top 40 engineering project engineer interview questions and answers pdf ebook...Top 40 engineering project engineer interview questions and answers pdf ebook...
Top 40 engineering project engineer interview questions and answers pdf ebook...
 
The Craft of Bug Investigation
The Craft of Bug InvestigationThe Craft of Bug Investigation
The Craft of Bug Investigation
 
Feeling anxious about your technical interview
Feeling anxious about your technical interviewFeeling anxious about your technical interview
Feeling anxious about your technical interview
 
Things I wished I knew while doing my tech bachelor / undergraduate
Things I wished I knew while doing my tech bachelor / undergraduateThings I wished I knew while doing my tech bachelor / undergraduate
Things I wished I knew while doing my tech bachelor / undergraduate
 
How to avoid research debt
How to avoid research debtHow to avoid research debt
How to avoid research debt
 
10x programmers - What lies beneath
10x programmers - What lies beneath10x programmers - What lies beneath
10x programmers - What lies beneath
 

Semelhante a How to Get a Job at Google

Getting a Job in the Tech Industry
Getting a Job in the Tech IndustryGetting a Job in the Tech Industry
Getting a Job in the Tech Industry
Evisors
 
Cracking the Coding Interview
Cracking the Coding InterviewCracking the Coding Interview
Cracking the Coding Interview
Evisors
 
Partner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
Partner Masterclass - Digital LeadershipPartner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
Partner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
Superfast Business
 
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networksClass 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
prds129
 

Semelhante a How to Get a Job at Google (20)

Getting a Job in the Tech Industry
Getting a Job in the Tech IndustryGetting a Job in the Tech Industry
Getting a Job in the Tech Industry
 
Cracking the Coding Interview (Oct 2012)
Cracking the Coding Interview (Oct 2012)Cracking the Coding Interview (Oct 2012)
Cracking the Coding Interview (Oct 2012)
 
20 Ways to Shaft your Split Tesring : Conversion Conference
20 Ways to Shaft your Split Tesring : Conversion Conference20 Ways to Shaft your Split Tesring : Conversion Conference
20 Ways to Shaft your Split Tesring : Conversion Conference
 
Conversion Hotel 2014: Craig Sullivan (UK) keynote
Conversion Hotel 2014: Craig Sullivan (UK) keynoteConversion Hotel 2014: Craig Sullivan (UK) keynote
Conversion Hotel 2014: Craig Sullivan (UK) keynote
 
Cracking the Coding Interview
Cracking the Coding InterviewCracking the Coding Interview
Cracking the Coding Interview
 
Four Laws of Tech Product Economics - Rich Mironov
Four Laws of Tech Product Economics - Rich MironovFour Laws of Tech Product Economics - Rich Mironov
Four Laws of Tech Product Economics - Rich Mironov
 
Product Management - Successful products, Strategy, Finding a job, B2B vs B2C...
Product Management - Successful products, Strategy, Finding a job, B2B vs B2C...Product Management - Successful products, Strategy, Finding a job, B2B vs B2C...
Product Management - Successful products, Strategy, Finding a job, B2B vs B2C...
 
Pitch your idea like a rockstar!
Pitch your idea like a rockstar!Pitch your idea like a rockstar!
Pitch your idea like a rockstar!
 
Partner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
Partner Masterclass - Digital LeadershipPartner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
Partner Masterclass - Digital Leadership
 
Optimize Your Funnel By Getting Inside Your Buyer's Head
Optimize Your Funnel By Getting Inside Your Buyer's HeadOptimize Your Funnel By Getting Inside Your Buyer's Head
Optimize Your Funnel By Getting Inside Your Buyer's Head
 
Toolkits and tips for UX analytics CRO by Craig Sullivan
Toolkits and tips for UX analytics CRO by Craig SullivanToolkits and tips for UX analytics CRO by Craig Sullivan
Toolkits and tips for UX analytics CRO by Craig Sullivan
 
UXPA UK - Toolkits and Tips for Blending UX, Analytics and CRO
UXPA UK - Toolkits and Tips for Blending UX, Analytics and CROUXPA UK - Toolkits and Tips for Blending UX, Analytics and CRO
UXPA UK - Toolkits and Tips for Blending UX, Analytics and CRO
 
20 top AB testing mistakes and how to avoid them
20 top AB testing mistakes and how to avoid them20 top AB testing mistakes and how to avoid them
20 top AB testing mistakes and how to avoid them
 
The Ultimate Website Development Roadmap
The Ultimate Website Development RoadmapThe Ultimate Website Development Roadmap
The Ultimate Website Development Roadmap
 
Webinars kpi version dschool 2014 11
Webinars kpi version dschool 2014 11Webinars kpi version dschool 2014 11
Webinars kpi version dschool 2014 11
 
Reduce Product Failures While Boosting Conversion Rates
Reduce Product Failures While Boosting Conversion RatesReduce Product Failures While Boosting Conversion Rates
Reduce Product Failures While Boosting Conversion Rates
 
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networksClass 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
Class 9 seo, linked in, other social networks
 
Product is Hard - Marty Cagan
Product is Hard - Marty CaganProduct is Hard - Marty Cagan
Product is Hard - Marty Cagan
 
Design Upstream: Advancing Strategic Design Without Going Against the Current
Design Upstream: Advancing Strategic Design Without Going Against the CurrentDesign Upstream: Advancing Strategic Design Without Going Against the Current
Design Upstream: Advancing Strategic Design Without Going Against the Current
 
San Jose 2017 Q2 Startup Bootcamp (Young Coders) session3
San Jose 2017 Q2 Startup Bootcamp (Young Coders) session3San Jose 2017 Q2 Startup Bootcamp (Young Coders) session3
San Jose 2017 Q2 Startup Bootcamp (Young Coders) session3
 

Mais de Evisors

The Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
The Long Term Consulting Career Value PropositionThe Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
The Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
Evisors
 
Personal Branding
Personal BrandingPersonal Branding
Personal Branding
Evisors
 
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career LandscapeNGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
Evisors
 
Interviewing at a Startup
Interviewing at a StartupInterviewing at a Startup
Interviewing at a Startup
Evisors
 
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipInnovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Evisors
 
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Entrepreneurial MarketingEntrepreneurial Marketing
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Evisors
 
Consulting vs. Entrepreneurship
Consulting vs. EntrepreneurshipConsulting vs. Entrepreneurship
Consulting vs. Entrepreneurship
Evisors
 
Networking Your Way to a Job
Networking Your Way to a JobNetworking Your Way to a Job
Networking Your Way to a Job
Evisors
 
Mastering the Stock Pitch
Mastering the Stock PitchMastering the Stock Pitch
Mastering the Stock Pitch
Evisors
 
Take a Risk and Start Your Company
Take a Risk and Start Your CompanyTake a Risk and Start Your Company
Take a Risk and Start Your Company
Evisors
 
Careers in Education and Research
Careers in Education and ResearchCareers in Education and Research
Careers in Education and Research
Evisors
 

Mais de Evisors (11)

The Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
The Long Term Consulting Career Value PropositionThe Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
The Long Term Consulting Career Value Proposition
 
Personal Branding
Personal BrandingPersonal Branding
Personal Branding
 
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career LandscapeNGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
NGOs and Non-Profits: The Career Landscape
 
Interviewing at a Startup
Interviewing at a StartupInterviewing at a Startup
Interviewing at a Startup
 
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and EntrepreneurshipInnovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
 
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Entrepreneurial MarketingEntrepreneurial Marketing
Entrepreneurial Marketing
 
Consulting vs. Entrepreneurship
Consulting vs. EntrepreneurshipConsulting vs. Entrepreneurship
Consulting vs. Entrepreneurship
 
Networking Your Way to a Job
Networking Your Way to a JobNetworking Your Way to a Job
Networking Your Way to a Job
 
Mastering the Stock Pitch
Mastering the Stock PitchMastering the Stock Pitch
Mastering the Stock Pitch
 
Take a Risk and Start Your Company
Take a Risk and Start Your CompanyTake a Risk and Start Your Company
Take a Risk and Start Your Company
 
Careers in Education and Research
Careers in Education and ResearchCareers in Education and Research
Careers in Education and Research
 

Último

Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
gajnagarg
 
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
gajnagarg
 
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
yynod
 
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
nirzagarg
 
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
gajnagarg
 
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
ozave
 
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
yynod
 
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CVK Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
K VENKAT NAVEEN KUMAR
 
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
nirzagarg
 
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
Cara Menggugurkan Kandungan 087776558899
 
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
eqaqen
 

Último (20)

Brand Analysis for reggaeton artist Jahzel.
Brand Analysis for reggaeton artist Jahzel.Brand Analysis for reggaeton artist Jahzel.
Brand Analysis for reggaeton artist Jahzel.
 
Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
Top profile Call Girls In Ratnagiri [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models...
 
Sample IT RISK REGISTER for Education Purpose
Sample IT RISK REGISTER for Education PurposeSample IT RISK REGISTER for Education Purpose
Sample IT RISK REGISTER for Education Purpose
 
Specialize in a MSc within Biomanufacturing, and work part-time as Process En...
Specialize in a MSc within Biomanufacturing, and work part-time as Process En...Specialize in a MSc within Biomanufacturing, and work part-time as Process En...
Specialize in a MSc within Biomanufacturing, and work part-time as Process En...
 
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In Jabalpur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
 
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校毕业证(UIUC毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
 
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Rampur [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
 
Guide to a Winning Interview May 2024 for MCWN
Guide to a Winning Interview May 2024 for MCWNGuide to a Winning Interview May 2024 for MCWN
Guide to a Winning Interview May 2024 for MCWN
 
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
Top profile Call Girls In chittoor [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models ...
 
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
如何办理堪培拉大学毕业证(UC毕业证书)成绩单原版一比一
 
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
怎样办理哥伦比亚大学毕业证(Columbia毕业证书)成绩单学校原版复制
 
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CVK Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
K Venkat Naveen Kumar | GCP Data Engineer | CV
 
DMER-AYUSH-MIMS-Staff-Nurse-_Selection-List-04-05-2024.pdf
DMER-AYUSH-MIMS-Staff-Nurse-_Selection-List-04-05-2024.pdfDMER-AYUSH-MIMS-Staff-Nurse-_Selection-List-04-05-2024.pdf
DMER-AYUSH-MIMS-Staff-Nurse-_Selection-List-04-05-2024.pdf
 
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
Top profile Call Girls In Etawah [ 7014168258 ] Call Me For Genuine Models We...
 
Mysore Escorts Service Girl ^ 9332606886, WhatsApp Anytime Mysore
Mysore Escorts Service Girl ^ 9332606886, WhatsApp Anytime MysoreMysore Escorts Service Girl ^ 9332606886, WhatsApp Anytime Mysore
Mysore Escorts Service Girl ^ 9332606886, WhatsApp Anytime Mysore
 
Joshua Minker Brand Exploration Sports Broadcaster .pptx
Joshua Minker Brand Exploration Sports Broadcaster .pptxJoshua Minker Brand Exploration Sports Broadcaster .pptx
Joshua Minker Brand Exploration Sports Broadcaster .pptx
 
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
Cara Gugurkan Kandungan Awal Kehamilan 1 bulan (087776558899)
 
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
一比一定(购)南昆士兰大学毕业证(USQ毕业证)成绩单学位证
 
Kannada Call Girls Mira Bhayandar WhatsApp +91-9930687706, Best Service
Kannada Call Girls Mira Bhayandar WhatsApp +91-9930687706, Best ServiceKannada Call Girls Mira Bhayandar WhatsApp +91-9930687706, Best Service
Kannada Call Girls Mira Bhayandar WhatsApp +91-9930687706, Best Service
 
B.tech civil major project by Deepak Kumar
B.tech civil major project by Deepak KumarB.tech civil major project by Deepak Kumar
B.tech civil major project by Deepak Kumar
 

How to Get a Job at Google

  • 1. Welcome to the Evisors Webinar Visit us online at www.evisors.com How to Get that Job at Google – or any Great Tech Company featuring Gayle Laakmann McDowell Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 2. About Gayle  Author of The Google Resume and Cracking the Coding Interview  Founder/CEO, CareerCup.com  MBA, The Wharton School  Software Engineer at Google, Apple and Microsoft  Member of Google Hiring Committee Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 3. How to Get that Job at Google – or any Great Tech Company The Culture At Tech Firms What Firms Looking For How to Research the Industry What They Ask in the Interview Q&A Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 4. Culture – As Amazing As It Sounds? • Lots of perks! • Innovative • Brilliant coworkers • Too engineering driven? Google Zurich Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 5. But… firms differ • Very engineering focused • Lack of strong management • Retail, not tech  thin margins • Lack of consistent culture across groups • More “businessy” • Slower, more bureaucracy • “Fanboy” culture • Highly secretive – even internally Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 6. What Are They Looking For?
  • 7. What do tech companies look for? • Intelligence • Personality • Communication • Position-specific skills • Passion for Tech • Showing Initiative The things that set you apart Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 8. Becoming a “Techie” • CS / Engineering Major • Work experience in tech • Read about tech • Explore tech – Website / Blog / Twitter – Explore Amazon S3, etc • Dive in – Learn to code – Launch a tech start-up Be more than “just another business person” See: codecademy.com Hosted by: Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinars
  • 10. “Glanced at,” not read. 15 – 30 seconds 1. Pull resume out of giant stack 2. Spot-check: company names, positions, projects, schools 3. Skim bullets to see if you’ve made an impact InterviewReject How We Review Resumes Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 11. Building a Resume (US) • One page only • Real resume template • Accomplishment-oriented – Quantify! • Short 1 – 2 line bullets – Paragraphs will not be read Sample resumes available at www.TheGoogleResume.com Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 12. How is tech “special”? • Less rigid culture more freedom to demonstrate strengths • “Projects” or “Additional Experience”? – “Side projects” / start-ups – Informal consulting roles • Technical Experience? – MS Office does not count. – List programming languages (if any) • What did you not include? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 14. Researching the Industry • Company Strategy / Future • Product & Industry • Passion / Excitement Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 15. Company Strategy / Future • Challenges: – What are their biggest challenges? How would you solve them? • Success: – Why is this company successful (or not)? • Competition: – Who are their competitors? Who is better in which areas? • Predictions: – What do you predict will happen to this company in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 16. Know the Products & Industry • Know two company products • Know two industry products • Understand: – Business model – Challenges – Recent events – How would you improve it? Avoid the super famous products. Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 17. Passion / Excitement • Find something that excites you! – Crowdsourcing? Cloud infrastructure? • Learn: – History of field? – Direction of field? – Leading companies / products? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 18. What They Ask in an Interview
  • 19. Common Interview Questions 1. Behavioral Questions 2. Estimation Questions 3. Product Design Questions 4. Business Questions Don’t believe the “Impossible” Google questions online! Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 20. Behavioral Questions Tell me about a time when you had to influence a team. Tell me about a time when you faced a hostile attitude from a coworker. Tell me about something you accomplished in an unexpected way. 1 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 21. Great Responses to Behavioral Qs • Answer the question you were asked • Make you look awesome • Show strong communication skills 1 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 22. Behavioral Qs: Preparation 1 Download grid at www.thegoogleresume.com Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 23. Behavioral Qs: S.A.R. ituation ction esult S A R What was the issue? What did you do about it? What was the impact? 1 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 24. 2 Estimation Questions How many tennis balls can fit in an SUV? How much money does Gmail make from ads every year? How much do New Yorkers spend on electricity each year? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 25. Estimation Qs: Why? • Problem Solving / Intelligence • Quantitative Skills • Communication 2 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 26. Estimation Qs: How to Approach 1. Ask questions to resolve ambiguity 2. Outline / Structure Your Approach 3. Break down the components 4. Sanity Check 2 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 27. Estimation Qs: Example 2 How much money does Gmail make from ads every year? Step 1: Ambiguous Information • Just in the US? Or Worldwide? • Side and top ads? • Gmail only? Or include Google Apps? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 28. Estimation Qs: Example 2 How much money does Gmail make from ads every year? Step 2: Outline Your Approach 1. Estimate # of Gmail users 2. Estimate annual clicks 3. Estimate $ per click Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 29. Estimation Qs: Example 2 How much money does Gmail make from ads every year? Step 3: Break down components Estimate # of Gmail users in the US 1. Assume 300 million people in the US. 2. Assume 80% of people use email 3. Assume 80% use a “major” email provider 4. Assume Gmail has 50% of the <35 market, but 20% of the >35 market … Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 30. Estimation Qs: Example 2 How much money does Gmail make from ads every year? Step 4: Validate Numbers • Suppose you get US rev. = $5 billion. • No, because… – Google’s annual revenue is ~$30 billion – $16 / US citizen (not just gmail users) Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 31. 3 Product Design Questions How would you design an calculator for the blind? Design an elevator for a building. Pick a Google product. How would you improve it? Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 32. Product Design Questions • Evaluates: – Communication – Ability to understand the user – Creativity – Business instincts / skills 3 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 33. Product Design Qs: Approach 1. Ask questions to resolve ambiguity 2. Understand the user – Who is your target user? – What are their problems? – Know your market! 3. Structure the problem 3 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 34. Product Design Qs: Example How would you design a calculator for the blind? Step 1: Ask Questions • Adults? Children? Professionals? • Where are they using it? – School, work, etc 3 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 35. Product Design Qs: Example How would you design a calculator for the blind? Step 2: Understand the User • What’s important to a blind child? – Keeping up with the rest of the class – Not feeling “different” – Efficient input / output • What about teachers, parents, classmates, etc? 3 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 36. Product Design Qs: Example How would you design a calculator for the blind? Step 3: Structure 1. Make a list of essential features – Which functions do you support? – Input/output for blind? – Input/output for non-blind? 2. Design each component – Remember the needs of the users! 3 Be creative – but structured. Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 37. Business Questions How would you introduce YouTube to Turkey? How would you calculate the price of an Amazon Prime membership? How would you determine which of two business ideas to pursue? 4 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 38. 4 Business Questions • Heavy overlap with Product Design • Where an MBA comes in handy • The Approach: 1. Ask questions 2. Outline a structure 3. Solve piece by piece Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 39. Business Questions How would you price Amazon Prime membership? Step 1: Ask Questions • Who? – Just for US users? Or worldwide? • “Features” – What does Amazon Prime offer? • Price structure? – Single price point? Or promotions, tiered pricing, etc.? 4 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 40. Business Questions How would you price Amazon Prime membership? Step 2: Outline a Structure • Understand Priorities: – Short term vs. long term? – Barriers to entry for competitors? • Financial impact: – Short term – Long term • Evaluate potential price structures – Single price point – Tiered pricing 4 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 41. Business Questions How would you price Amazon Prime membership? Step 3: Solve Piece by Piece Step (b): Financial Impact • Short Term – Increase in purchases – Lost revenue from shipping fees • Long Term – Improve customer loyalty – Enhanced barriers to entry 4 Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 42. The Curve Ball Question • Remember: Questions come down to: • So: 1. Ask questions 2. Structure the problem 3. Solve the pieces • Don’t rush yourself! when the question is something totally different… structure communication+ Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 44. To Review • Learn 4 products inside & out – 2 internal, 2 external • Find something you’re passionate about • Interview Preparation Grid • Practice, practice, practice! • Interview: Ask Questions -> Structure -> Solve Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 45. Q&A http://www.amazon.com/dp/0470927623 The Google Resume How to Prepare for a Career and Land a Job at Apple, Microsoft, Google, or any Top Tech Company Hosted by:See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 46. Questions & Answers Question 1: Are MBAs without engineering backgrounds valuable at Google? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 47. Questions & Answers Question 2: Are there jobs at Google that fit a candidate with experience in supply chain management? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 48. Questions & Answers Question 3: Would it be interesting to Google if you mentioned unique background experience (Law for example)? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 49. Questions & Answers Question 4: If someone had a tech background in consulting, does that count as a tech background for Google? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 50. Questions & Answers Question 5: What are salary negotiations like with a big tech company like Google? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 51. Questions & Answers Question 6: How do you get into international business development/strategy with Google? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 52. Questions & Answers Question 7: What type of position is suitable for a candidate who has extensive tech experience and was a former COO? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 53. Questions & Answers Question 8: For someone who is entering the tech industry for the first time, is it important to land a job with a big company to establish creditability? Or should the candidate pursue a job at a startup company? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 54. Questions & Answers Question 9: What do you think has changed in the desired recruit as compared to 5 years ago? What qualities would be most desirable in the next 5 years? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36
  • 55. Questions & Answers Question 10: Does academic achievement bear any significance in a candidate’s application? Hosted by:See the answer at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/36