I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google
Interview
I was referred by an existing employee. I had a short (~15 minute) phone conversation with a recruiter that basically consisted of me reading my CV to the recruiter. The recruiter was enthusiastic - she couched her language and said while she couldn't guarantee an interview she had a good feeling and would meet with the hiring manager, share my CV, and get back to me within 5-7 business days. She then promptly ghosted me... it's been a couple months with no contact.
If I simply hadn't been selected there would be no hard feelings, but promising to follow up then failing to do so rubbed me the wrong way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were your duties at your last position, what is your education level, etc
Good interviewers that ask a lot of questions to gauge your domain knowledge. Do not feel daunted because they just need to know your thought process. Speak more and out loud. Think out loud.
Two process interview. was not clear. first interview with recruiter which thought it will go well. second with Hiring manager which was not clear what was asked or needed. Not sure why went through this.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a technical topic to me like I am C-executive
I applied online. I interviewed at Google (Amsterdam) in May 2026
Interview
had first interview with recruiter - she was nice. thought that I was the right person for the job. Second interview with manager from the US. was less good. felt like the main reason for the interview was to hire a similar person to the person who was interviewing. we talked at night (for me) and was 30 min over the interview allocated time, but the morning after I got a rejection call.
