Tech IndustryJan 22, 2019
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Google Team Match before HC

My packet is being given to HC today but I have already been matched to a team. I have been scouring blind forums ever since my on-site and have seen a trend where people say that being team matched before HC means your application is weak. On the other hand, my recruiter says my application is strong and I got 4/5 hires in the on-site. Any insights on this? Also, how long after HC should I expect to hear back from my recruiter?

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Microsoft wiywyai Jan 22, 2019

Happened to me, and didn't pass HC.

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

GG FML. How long till recruiters respond?

Microsoft wiywyai Jan 22, 2019

I got the news soon after HC meeting that day itself.

Google ninnja Jan 22, 2019

You will be team matched before HC if your packet is very strong to speed up the process. There is the other situation where your packet is kind of ok and needs a hiring manager push.

Google nooglerx Jan 22, 2019

This is true. Afaik my packet was strong according to recruiter and got team match in parallel.

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

You sir are a ray of sunshine on a cloudy af day

Google catow Jan 22, 2019

As far as I know it’s the new process for most candidates. I had a strong packet and also had a team before HC. Recruiter said 99.9% chance before HC but still was nervous. Gl!

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

Phew. Thank you!!

Twitter ValueTheO1 Jan 22, 2019

Was in the same boat. If it's 4/5, it was probably done to speed up the process. You should be hearing back about an offer soon. Good luck!

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

I pray! Thank you!

Intel esew61 Jan 22, 2019

Recruiter told me I have very good feedback from all interviewers, had team matching before HC. Signed the offer few weeks ago.

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

Nice! Can you tell me what your offer is like? TC? Yoe? location? Role?

Intel esew61 Jan 22, 2019

Send me a pm, I can share details

Twitter ul5sx Jan 22, 2019

What does it mean to be team matched before interviews? Originally recruiter wanted me to do the regular interview rounds but later said I matched a team can skip the phone interview and they reduced the tech rounds from 5 to 4 onsite

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

Briefly, Team matching is a process in which you have phone interviews with multiple teams' hiring manager until you and the hiring manager think you're a good fit for the team

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

PS, I also skipped phone interview but still had a 5 round on-site

Oath nerdsRule! Jan 22, 2019

this is for L4 right ?

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

I actually haven't been told my level yet, I'm expecting L4 but have heard that ppl are being low-balled with l3 offers when expecting l4

Twitter ValueTheO1 Jan 22, 2019

I negotiated a much better (than the initial) offer at L4 recently. Get in touch once you have the offer confirmation.

Apple shutdown21 Jan 22, 2019

Interesting case - can you please update the thread on your result All d best 👍

Microsoft Thaknows Jan 22, 2019

Is this position in SEA or MTV?

Amazon zztu58 OP Jan 22, 2019

Sunnyvale

Google tuyyu Jan 22, 2019

Did you hear back?