I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Dublin, Dublin) in Dec 2014
Interview
I was headhunted down by a recruitment company. They had a 9 month contract role for maternity cover. After passing the phone screen, I had 2 rounds of personal interviews and I was told within a few days that I have the role if I want it. They only gave me a week to wrap up in my previous role though which was a bit inconvenient but my employer at the time was really nice about not doing the 4 weeks notice period so worked out.
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In my interview I received normal questions not those difficult ones Google is famous for like 'how many buses can fit into this buding'. It was a competency based interview so I had the usual suspects like 'tell me about a time when you had a customer success or challenge' or 'when you worked together as a team' or 'a situation where you had to handle conflict'. Then more of a conversation about the future and curent challenges of digital and advertising. A few questions about hobbies and passions as well and QnAs about Google and the day to day responsibilities of the role.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Google (Dublin, Dublin)
Interview
Organised , 2-3 rounds , more about media experience and more follow-up questions … last few minutes for questions to hiring manager … confident answer in STAR method is best way to proceed
They have a very well-structured hiring process and scheduling interviews was incredibly easy and convenient. The recruiter was super friendly throughout our entire interaction, and they thoughtfully provided post-interview feedback to me, which I greatly appreciated receiving.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Google
Interview
Got referred by a friend, had a call with a nice person from HR, after that I had an interview with a manager, relaxed conversation about how I'd adress certain topics and also did a practical case study,.
