My Google Internship Interview Experience
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my Google internship interview experience, from the initial contact to receiving the offer.
Contacting the Recruiter and Online Coding Challenge
I started the process by reaching out to the Google recruiter through a cold email. I received an online coding challenge link, which I took and aced the questions in minimum time. This led to a phone interview.
Tips for Online Assessment Interviews
Here are some tips for those preparing for online assessment (OA) interviews:
- Test more, write fast
- Study patterns
- Practice easy problems first
Two Phone Interviews and a Third Interview
The next step in the process was two phone interviews that were scheduled for the following two weeks. After giving my best in the interviews, I was eventually called in for a third interview. I vividly remember the third question, which was a combination of binary search, word problem, and traversal.
Offer Received
Finally, I received the offer from Google. It took me 6–9 months of preparation, studying fundamentals, finding a coding buddy, and practicing every day to get there.
Logic-Based Questions in Interviews
Nowadays, a lot of companies are opting for logic-based questions in interviews. Rather than asking you to “find the smallest number,” they will ask something along the lines of “find the cheapest home in a complex city.”
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In conclusion, landing an internship at a big tech company like Google is no easy feat, but with proper preparation and dedication, it is possible. Feel free to connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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