Google Interview Process explained for beginners(Part 1)

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Also in 2016 we are witnessing Google using new techniques of hiring and recruiting is done as per a set pattern now:

Phone/Hangout Interviews :

IBM,Accenture,TCS,Cognizant,Genpact,RBS,American express among other companies usually conduct the initial round of interview over the telephone so that they can better gauge the candidate before bringing them in for a face to face at Google location.

 

Now the twist is in a telephonic round Technical(For B.Tech,B.E) hirings usually will last between 30-60 minutes.And the coding is shared via google doc( of course) with the interviewer and its real time so u can imagine its different than other companies.

 

For non technical hirings sometimes behavioral, hypothetical, or case-based questions(Practice Questions click here) will be asked according to your profile and interviews last around 30-45 minutes.So it may sound daunting but its not so tough if you have your bases covered.

 

Once you are shortlisted then there is usually a Onsite Interview.That will be discussed in more detail in next article :

Google Interview Process explained for beginners(Part 2)
  
 Remember a lotta these questions with detailed explanation can be found At this Website

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Note: This article is from the original mncplacement archive (2008+). For the 2026-current version with verified offers, salary data, and exam patterns, visit the updated guide on PapersAdda.