I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Google (Mountain View, CA) in May 2011
Interview
Got an email follow up a day after I submitted the application, phone screened within two weeks. Phone screen was a bit awkward and the interviewer wasn't clear on some questions, but I passed and was invited to their MTV campus. Everyone was friendly. It was a bit distracting to hear laptop keys clacking as I gave my answers while they were taking notes. Within a week of my onsite, I got a canned "thanks but no thanks" message and no followup when I requested feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A lot of "design a (something common) for (an audience you're not a part of)" type questions.
You would have to do a hiring assessment first, then a recruiter screening follows. First round interview with the hiring manager. Majorly product sense and product improvement. The questions were not direct though.
Overall a lot of steps to the interview process. Talked to different people and had opportunities to ask questions. Many different stages which made it a lengthy process overall. Wasn't too bad.
resume screening, a recruiter call, and technical or role-specific interviews. Candidates complete coding, system design, or behavioral rounds. Onsite or virtual panels assess problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Feedback goes to a hiring committee, followed by team matching and final offer discussions.
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