It's Google. Everybody knows the pros. They're all true: free food, free full-service coffee bars, on-site massage, hair polishing, whatever. Lots of really, really big systems to work on. You get to learn about some really cool stuff before the rest of the world.
The work environment can be very stressful. Open-office floor plans dominate. They set high-pressure expectations intentionally, to make people strive harder. If you have an anxiety disorder, this is terrible, and you will not thrive here. Attempting any sort of disability accommodations process will become an N-way telephone game from hell.
Learn about mental health. Learn about alternative management strategies. Don't assume what works for one employee will work for everyone. Advocate for your employees, especially when dealing with HR.
Standard interview loop for big tech. There was a remote round and then several in-person rounds. LeetCode type with one system design and one behavioral. No major surprises. The only distinguishing thing is that their process is very slow.
The interview was amazing, but I had a misunderstanding with the interviewer. I tried to communicate with her, but I think I embarrassed myself. Overall, I got a rejection after the interview :( I hope I will get an offer next year!!!
The interview process was fairly structured and professional. It began with an initial screening call from a recruiter, followed by one or more rounds of interviews with team members or hiring managers. The questions were a mix of behavioral, situa
Standard interview loop for big tech. There was a remote round and then several in-person rounds. LeetCode type with one system design and one behavioral. No major surprises. The only distinguishing thing is that their process is very slow.
The interview was amazing, but I had a misunderstanding with the interviewer. I tried to communicate with her, but I think I embarrassed myself. Overall, I got a rejection after the interview :( I hope I will get an offer next year!!!
The interview process was fairly structured and professional. It began with an initial screening call from a recruiter, followed by one or more rounds of interviews with team members or hiring managers. The questions were a mix of behavioral, situa