Software Engineering Job Tips From A Google Recruiter

Wondering how to get a Google recruiter's attention or what software engineering projects impress a Google recruiter? In this video, Google tech recruiter Amy Miller and ex-Google software engineer Clement Mihailescu go over some tips to navigate the tech interview process.

Note: the information in this video does not represent the official stance of any single company; it's merely the product of individual opinions and experiences.

Amy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymil
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementmihailescu
Amy's Blog: https://www.recruitinginyogapants.com
AlgoExpert: https://www.algoexpert.io/clem
How I Landed My Google Interviews: https://youtu.be/GyYsnK434DM

0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - 3 Important things
1:47 - Conversation starts
2:02 - Amy introduces herself
2:49 - What is a technical recruiter’s job exactly?
5:36 - Advice on contacting recruiters, getting their attention, and applying to Google
13:38 - Tough questions begin
14:08 - How do entry-level candidates make themselves impressive for recruiters (no work experience, no-name school, etc.)?
16:46 - How do you impress recruiters with projects that aren’t objectively successful or huge (what kind of projects do recruiters look for)?
19:25 - Do Google recruiters value a specific programming language or skill in software engineering candidates above all else?
21:25 - Are international applicants at a disadvantage?
24:30 - Midpoint recap
24:52 - How would you suggest a high-school or early-college student prepare for a career at Google?
25:47 - What kind of resume and cover letter do Google recruiters prefer?
27:22 - What should you wear to a tech interview?
28:49 - What’s the #1 factor that decides if someone gets hired or not (the deal breaker)?
29:24 - Conclusion
29:43 - Important reminder

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Видео Software Engineering Job Tips From A Google Recruiter канала Clément Mihailescu