Interviewing at Google

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idUE30

New Design

idUE30
Apr 3 11 Comments

I am currently in the process of scheduling interviews at Google for an ‘interaction designer’ position. The recruiter in her email asked me for “Names of Googlers that can speak about you professionally(character references welcome too)”

I unfortunately don’t know anyone who I can list. This job interview is super important for me and it would be super helpful if someone from Google can help me out!!

I am happy to share more information about me on DM!

Any help is much appreciated 🥲

#google #tech #designcareer #googleinterview

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  • Google
    qLhH85

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    qLhH85
    It's pointless to ask for reference from people you don't know at this stage.
    Apr 3 3
    • Google
      qLhH85

      Go to company page Google

      qLhH85
      It's only useful if they have actually worked with you or know you well. It probably doesn't have that much weight either way, you'll be fine without any.
      Apr 3
    • New / Design
      idUE30

      New Design

      idUE30
      OP
      Yeah, I understand and that makes sense. I somehow was under the impression that you would need one to move forward.
      Apr 3
  • Cisco
    goooogol

    Go to company page Cisco

    goooogol
    It’s okay to not list anyone, definitely someone who can’t vouch for your work strongly. I didn’t list anyone and recently received an offer.

    If you find someone that you know work there at a later time, you can always send your recruiter that information. Good luck!
    Apr 3 3
    • Cisco
      goooogol

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      goooogol
      On that note, be sure to start pinging folks who can give you references (not necessarily at Google). Sometime around onsite, they’d ask you to list your references.
      Apr 3
    • New / Design
      idUE30

      New Design

      idUE30
      OP
      Makes sense! Yeah, I have outside of Google references which I will line up for when it’s asked. Thanks again
      Apr 3
  • Google / Admin
    BDO12341

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    BDO12341
    Just finish the form for the NDA portion
    Apr 3 0
  • Google
    gnoogler

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    gnoogler
    At this stage, the only references you want to provide should be very very strong ones. Who can vouch for you with good strong personal examples.
    It's better to give 0 otherwise.
    1 super strong reference >>>> 10 weak ones.
    Apr 3 1
    • New / Design
      idUE30

      New Design

      idUE30
      OP
      Thank you, makes sense!
      Apr 3