Relationship Dilemma

Jan 17 16 Comments

I got call from Google Recruiter to interview at Google.
I am not at all prepared but he seems to be more inclined on me giving it a shot post 2-3 months of preparation

My Ex Manager from my previous company now works at Google and is happy to refer me and has asked me if I would like to apply as there are new openings in his team

Both this events have happened in same week.
Honestly speaking I want to take referral from my ex manager instead of going through hr path as I want to maintain good relationship with him as he is like mentor to me in life in general.

How do I handle this situation. How to deny hr without burning the bridges and go through the manager referral path. Also does it affect the interview if I go through referral or through hr.

Please help
PS: anyways I am not prepared mentally so not going for interview immediately but few months down the line surely

#tech #google #faang #india

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TOP 16 Comments
  • Microsoft / Eng
    vqVA51

    Go to company page Microsoft Eng

    vqVA51
    If your manager refers you, you’ll just get contacted by another recruiter again so it’s the same situation you’re in now with extra steps.

    Tell your manager thanks for the referral offer and that you’re already in touch with a recruiter. You can get matched to his team during team matching phase which is after you clear all interviews rounds and hiring committee.
    Jan 17 4
  • Oracle
    o6hMNVOM

    Go to company page Oracle

    o6hMNVOM
    Tell your manager about your situation and that you'd prefer to be referred by them and work with them if possible, but you don't want end up in a position where you lose out a chance to interview from both of the ways.

    This comes with a risk of them trying something that might ruin both the options, but if you trust them to be a good mentor, go ahead. Although personally, if I was in your place I'd take the guaranteed route, as my career comes first and a good mentor would understand that.
    Jan 17 4
  • Google
    sleepG

    Go to company page Google

    sleepG
    What is your YOE? And what level are you trying for?
    Jan 17 2
  • Stryker
    zebra54

    Go to company page Stryker

    zebra54
    He can refer anytime. But if you didn’t perform in rounds then your case file won’t be good in front of HC!

    Referral is just a way of apply, it’s doesn’t add any value in HC decision.
    Jan 17 1
    • New / Eng
      techbizz

      New Eng

      techbizz
      This
      Jan 17
  • Google
    emptyname

    Go to company page Google

    emptyname
    This is what relationship dilemma looks like in tech. 🤣🤣
    Jan 17 0