GOOGLE, INC. - HOW TO GET HIRED

HOW TO GET HIRED AT GOOGLE, INC.

If you're an open communicator who's ready to challenge the status quo and bring big, audacious ideas to work, then you could be a future Googler. This Silicon Valley giant looks for candidates who aren't just good at what they do but well-rounded too, as that quality helps the company retain its playful, collaborative vibe.

Google hires plenty of engineers but it also hires recruiters, sales reps, business analysts and people for a variety of other positions, so individuals from different backgrounds would fit in well at the company. 

Don't worry if your grades were less than perfect. Google no longer asks about GPA if you've been out of school for a few years. You don't necessarily need to know a Googler to get hired either. In the past 12 months, only 14 percent of new hires came from referrals. 

On the other hand, Google's hiring process remains competitive. In the past 12 months, the company received 1.29 million applicants and filled 15,317 positions, which averages out to about 84 applicants per job. On the plus side, prospects are scientifically screened to ensure the hiring process is fair, consistent, and efficient. That said, be prepared to challenge the status quo and come to the table with big ideas. Hiring managers are taught to look for people who are smarter than they are and who can teach them as well as the rest of the Google team a thing or two.

Sign up for a Google+ account if you don't already have one, as the company uses its home-grown social network to engage with candidates through video hangouts, answer candidate-submitted questions and share company news. Google also hosts numerous hackathons and other in-person events to give candidates a feel for its quirky culture.

If you land an interview, expect to talk to manager and potential peers, as feedback from both groups is taken into consideration. You'll also be interviewed by at least one Googler who works in a department different from the one you're applying to, to see how you fit the company's broader culture. Google trains employees on interview techniques, including how to evaluate candidates on their role-related knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership and Googleyness (ability to work in small, fast-paced teams).

Search for job openings on the Google jobs page. 

HIRING OUTLOOK

85Average number of applicants per opening	9%Total voluntary turnover in past year
1294784Applicants in past year	15317Openings in past year
14%New hires by employee referrals