Googlers & Xooglers

Current S&O process question: * May 12: recruiter screen * May 26: 1st interview (RRK/GCA) * May 27: 2nd interview (RKK/GCA) * Jun 9: fup; recruiter replied same day saying feedback was good and team ...

Is L5 (S&O) too low for Principal at BCG? (That’s mba + 6 years). I have a couple of Principal friends who just joined at L6 and even L7, but wondering if that’s the norm. Separately, is there a way t...

I recently completed the final loop for a PgM role and then unfortunately was told I didn’t get the job. I wasn’t given much feedback from the recruiter other than I didn’t get it, so could’ve been go...

Joined in May of 2026, when would I be eligible for my first refresher grant? March 2027? Im seeing conflicting information about having to be in the role for at least a year and not having any time b...

Anyone with experience applying to ABP roles at Google and successfully getting an interview scheduled? How did you tailor your resume to the role despite the standard ABP JD being standardized and si...

Hi, folks. Looking to better understand approach to applying. I’ve submitted apps for the last 3 years and have only received one recruiter reach out (who was laid off before I could start the intervi...

After 13 years in financial services tech consulting I want to venture out into industry. What should I know about Google careers and the hiring process for offices outside of NYC and Cali?

Post interviews - what does it mean if recruiter says your are the @ “finalist”? No offer yet but he said he want to move forward but not giving a verbal or written offer yet. Super confused!

Navigating a very stressful situation. Please help! I received an offer for L4 TPM role, & accepted it in May. BAL started my process for H1B transfer. Since I was laid off previously & already passe...

How often do candidates get rejected by hiring committee? I completed my onsite interviews and recruiter told me they shared my packet with hiring committee and will get back to me with update within ...

I see a senior TPM and a TPM role and I think I’m very well qualified for both, am I doing myself a disservice applying to both since the leveling is different? (One requires 5+, senior role 9 and I h...

Does anyone know what the cooldown period is if you are applying to different type of job? I passed the hiring bar last time but this was in Sales where team match is not a thing and instead you just ...

L7 role exit to JPMorgan Chase, what level does it map to?

Is anyone interviewing for S&O lead, news partnerships role? Want to see where in the recruiting process that role is

7 years out of undergrad (ivy league business program), ~4 years in MBB, then ~2 years on the internal strategy team at a major philanthropy, now ~6 months in strategic partnerships at a startup. Got...

I find that Google recruiters are sometimes unprofessional. Not in their words but their behavior. Eagerly invite me to phone calls and to apply for roles and offer to answer any follow up questions a...

I currently work at MBB and am hoping for an exit into tech. However, despite meeting all basic and preferred job qualifications, my resume has been turned down multiple times in initial screening. Wh...

I'm looking to leave Google. I've been there for a while and it's just not a good fit for me. Probably the same reasons you've heard other people complain about on here. I am looking at Acct managem...

If given an option to choose between an S&O or Data scientist role at L6 assuming you have expertise and interest in both?

How long would you expect before hearing back from Google? Had a strong referral for an S&O role. Also have a competing offer in hand already, so want to understand the timeline. In addition, I was to...