Process
I screwed up the first interview and did decently on the second one. My biggest suggestions would be:
- Be clear when you're making an assumption or inference about something versus claiming something is true. It's okay and even preferable to say, "I think... BECAUSE... BUT I am not entirely sure."
- Also, make sure to mention complexity and know your DS and algos very well (I can't stress this enough).
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 120 interview experiences for the Google Engineering Practicum role in United States.
Success Rate
52%
Pass Rate
Google's interview process for their Engineering Practicum roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral14%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Engineering Practicum interview process in United States.
Google Work Experiences
3.0
Good Perks, Intense Culture
Engineering Practicum • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 5, 2021
Pros: Plenty of opportunity
Smart coworkers
Looks good on a resume
Work perks
Flexible work hours
Nice office
Good location
It’s not Apple
Cons: Intense expectations.
It’s not Microsoft.
Losing its entrepreneurial culture.
Aggressive project milestones and timelines.
Scheduled washroom breaks only. You can’t pee unless it’s on their schedule.
5.0
Supportive, Cohesive, and a Great Experience
Engineering Practicum • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 2, 2015
Pros: I got to work with a fabulous team with excellent dynamics, doing interesting work. The support for interns was definitely there. The perks were out of this world, and almost anyone was open to reaching out and grabbing a cup of coffee with.
Cons: You can end up feeling like an extremely minuscule part of the company because it is so large. I was definitely lucky and got a team that was top-notch and extremely welcoming to interns, but others might not be so fortunate. While my team dynamic was great, some other interns had less ideal experiences. Being at this internship can definitely spoil you for other places.
5.0
Cool place to work
Engineering Practicum • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
May 17, 2022
Pros: - Fun, good salary, and good experiences.
Cons: - Too fun a place to work
- 3.0Good Perks, Intense CultureEngineering Practicum • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 5, 2021Pros: Plenty of opportunity Smart coworkers Looks good on a resume Work perks Flexible work hours Nice office Good location It’s not AppleCons: Intense expectations. It’s not Microsoft. Losing its entrepreneurial culture. Aggressive project milestones and timelines. Scheduled washroom breaks only. You can’t pee unless it’s on their schedule.
- 5.0Supportive, Cohesive, and a Great ExperienceEngineering Practicum • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 2, 2015Pros: I got to work with a fabulous team with excellent dynamics, doing interesting work. The support for interns was definitely there. The perks were out of this world, and almost anyone was open to reaching out and grabbing a cup of coffee with.Cons: You can end up feeling like an extremely minuscule part of the company because it is so large. I was definitely lucky and got a team that was top-notch and extremely welcoming to interns, but others might not be so fortunate. While my team dynamic was great, some other interns had less ideal experiences. Being at this internship can definitely spoil you for other places.
- 5.0Cool place to workEngineering Practicum • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesMay 17, 2022Pros: - Fun, good salary, and good experiences.Cons: - Too fun a place to work
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