I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in Jul 2011
Interview
Had an initial call with two different recruiters to discuss which groups were interested. Very unorganized as neither knew I had spoken to the other. Then a phone interview with members of the group. Asked some brainteasers and some strategy/consulting-type questions, but pretty brief. Heard back from a recruiter the next day about continued interest and was scheduled to fly to Mountain View the next week.
The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Google in Jul 2011
Interview
The overall interview process was positive. I had an 2 initial phone interviews and then they flew me out to the HQ in Mountain View, CA. There were a few complications with scheduling once I was onsite. Onsite interviews consisted of three team members. The first and Last was pleasant but the middle interviewer was not so nice. A lot of behavioral questions and case questions. Def do research about the company, interview process, and position. The best way to obtain an interview is by getting an employee referral...best of luck!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
name a google product you use and what would u change about it? how to improve it?
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google in May 2011
Interview
There were a number of brain teasers. Google has been known to be tough for their interviews. Even for a business analyst position they have some tough teasers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you make 4 gallons from a 3 and 5 gallon jug?