Google Interview, CM on codeforces?

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jthf57

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Aug 3, 2021 18 Comments

Do you need to be atleast a candidate master on codeforces to be shortlisted for interview at Google India? Should I focus on just LC or grind codeforces as well?
YOE: 2 Months
TC: 20L
Tier 1.5 College, undergrad in CS
1500 on cf
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  • Flipkart
    xcusemewtf

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    xcusemewtf
    For new grads, I mainly see CMs getting into Google, not talking about diversity hires here.
    Aug 4, 2021 1
    • Walmart
      jthf57

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      That's what I've noticed as well. I plan to apply a year later, was considering if I should also grind cf to get resume noticed.
      Aug 4, 2021
  • Google is not top dog in India anymore and you can get better with only LC. Still for your help: If you search for some recent google hire posts you will find many have posted their video journey. One of them I remember specifically said train LC hard + mediums for 3 months. 100 hards is also overdoing it but overall around 600 LC in 2:5:3 ratio (you should know the problems and optimal solutions on command) should be enough for any Indian company for any YOE. Only newgrads need CP ratings for shortlisting. Plus the guy whose video I watched specifically said he did CP in college and only 1 month of LC for Google 1 year before his recent attempt and he failed badly. So CP has nothing to do with hiring after you gain YOE.
    Aug 18, 2021 6
    • Oh, I see. I think it could matter if you are looking to jump immediately, but if you are thinking around 1 year down the line, you can leave it off. Recruiters automatically start to contact you once you have 1-2 YOE. If you haven't done it already you can also look into optimizing your linkedin profile (some influencers talk about it) for recruiters, although I don't know how much it matters. Also, did the video help? Just curious.

      And I have also experienced this resume shortlisting method of google. They only shortlisted guys with good ranks in Code Jam or Kick Start (forgot which one matters more) + 4-5 girls. Then they selected 1 guy and 2 girls.
      Aug 19, 2021
    • Walmart
      jthf57

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      Yeah, the video was helpful, thanks. I'm thinking of applying in a year.
      Aug 19, 2021
  • Amazon / Eng
    56@

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    56@
    Recruiters might not even know what candidate master is. Writing ds, algo, some cf profile link, should be good enough
    Work on resume.
    Aug 3, 2021 1
  • Google
    perennial

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    perennial
    Focus on LC and reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn. This works better than referrals, referrals seem broken these days.
    Codeforces CM is overdoing it, also put your YOE so you can be advised better.
    Aug 3, 2021 1
  • Walmart
    jthf57

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    Aug 3, 2021 0