Pros
- Great environment for learning. Sellers at Google are rewarded for big wins, strong performance, and innovative thinking. You won't see everyone relying on the same narrative or strategy to get things done - the most motivated and intelligent succeed. - Perks and culture. As a result of the success fo the company. There is a very strong sense of job security. Food and all of the other perks continue to lead the industry. - You will make some of your best friends here. Most people who get through the doors of Google are truly "good" people, and those who are not often find themselves getting 'managed out' in one way or another. - The SMB Sales/Google Marketing Solutions Org hires some of the smartest recent college grads for their entry level roles - great opportunity to hone skills and grow with the company. - My experience has given me great career growth outside of Google, and it is a great place to be at the forefront of the digital media industry and its future.
Cons
- Perks are great, but don't let that fool you - after your 3 months of organized training is over, you will be so caught up by the never-ending internal metrics tracking your every move. You will have no time to use the nap pod that all of your friends love to ask you about - SMB Sales/Google Marketing Solutions is seen as a "younger" organization within the company and within overall Google sales. It is very difficult to rise the ranks, as this reputation follows you throughout your career journey. - A significant amount of account strategists and direct sales employees within the organization are extremely unhappy. Many are absolutely miserable. The work is mundane and people are constantly complaining as the organization continues to operate across the same metrics, incentives, and programs that it has been for almost 10 years. You will not hear a lot about this, as employees always feel the pressure of saying that they are happy at one of the 'best companies in the world to work for'. No one wants to be the one who is complaining about problems at Google to their friends outside the company. - Perks, culture, and company reputation will keep you way past your expiration date. You will find out you should have moved on way too late. - The hiring bar has severely decreased as the company gets larger. Mediocre employees are hired based on industry experience, but have a very hard time ramping up to Google's way of doing things, and are often unable to keep up. - The process of performance reviews and promotions will at one way or another negatively impact you. It is one of the most dramatic processes, especially in this organization. There are long lists of people 'waiting' to rise to the next level in the company as people are ranked, forcing you to wait your turn in a slowly-moving cycle of burnt out individuals waiting for their recognition. People sit in the same role, burnt out and unhappy, waiting for their chance to hopefully make the next cycle's cut. Promotions lead to generous pay raises, but your job and experience stays the same in most situations.