My wife applied for a position at Google for me, and I didn't know about it until a Google recruiter called. The funny part was that the initial conversation went like this:
"This is [Recruiter Name] from Google, following up with your job application..." "I don't think I applied." "Yes, you did..."
Well, as the saying goes, when Google recruiters call, you say yes.
"Oh, yes, yes. I did..."
The conversation with the recruiter led to an onsite interview. I wasn't very well prepared, but I was given feedback one week after the onsite that I could apply again in a year.
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The following metrics were computed from 3,820 interview experiences for the Google Software Engineer role in United States.
Google's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Google's Software Engineer interview process in United States.