Feedback from Googlers

Microsoft / Other
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Dec 26, 2018 18 Comments

Does feedback from friends at Google have any effect on HC decision? Friends === folks with whom you have not worked professionally but you know them.

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  • Google
    infa

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    infa
    If they say anything good for you, it’s mostly ignored. If they say something bad, you may be rejected.
    Dec 26, 2018 2
    • Uber
      l5a

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      l5a
      So not giving any such referral is the best? Why the heck do they ask it at the first place
      Dec 26, 2018
    • Google
      infa

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      infa
      I feel it’s more like a sanity check. If you fail, something really to be concerned by HC. If you passed, it’s expected.

      If the people give good feedback is in some very high level (like VP), or world-famous expert in a domain and give specific feedback in that domain, that feedback will help. But this is rare for most of the candidates.
      Dec 26, 2018
  • Microsoft / Biz Dev
    MemeGenX

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    MemeGenX
    I submitted ~10 internal references with more than half being MBA classmates. I guess I had maybe worked with them on projects or organizing events, but that was the extent of "working together". Google did reach out to them and ask for feedback to add to my hiring committee packet.
    Dec 26, 2018 2
  • New
    Freemason

    New

    Freemason
    They will mainly check your tumblr to see if youve checked your privilege. Google has completely gone off the rails and has nothing in the pipeline. Avoid at all costs.
    Dec 26, 2018 0
  • Google / Eng
    smart 😎

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    smart 😎
    I mean my understanding and experience is that if you haven't worked with them or studied with them, Google won't most probably even ask for their feedback. Unless they originally referred you of course.
    Dec 26, 2018 4
    • Microsoft / Other
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      OP
      One of them told me recruiter asked to provide feedback.
      Dec 26, 2018
    • Google
      infa

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      infa
      Google may ask for references from Googler not in your list. This is done automatically by matching your experiences with them. For example, you both worked in the same company during a period of time.
      Dec 26, 2018
  • Google will ask employees that worked at companies you currently work at if they know you and if they would recommend you and provide feedback.

    This is part of qualifying for phone screens and is part of the HC packet.

    So be nice to co-workers and do good work if you want to get on at Google.
    Dec 26, 2018 1