I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Google
Interview
I applied through an employee referral. A recruiter contacted me the next day and asked to write up questions that amounted to a 5 page report of qualifications. We also had a phone chat that week. The chat seemed unprofessional because the recruiter was in a noisy area with sounds of cars or people chatting in the background which hurt my ears at regular intervals. I heard that there may be a technical interview to follow up our conversation but I was rejected within a few days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you like to work with small teams or large teams? What direction do you see your career moving in
The standard interview process starts with resume screening, followed by initial phone screening, technical and behavioral rounds, a final leadership interview, and ends with reference checks and a job offer.
In the technical round, I faced a challenging A/B testing question regarding YouTube thumbnails that pushed my analytical skills. I was also asked to discuss metrics for evaluating user engagement, which had me thinking on my feet. The behavioral section was tough, but I found the principles I studied on PracHub to be incredibly relevant. The overall experience was intense and demanding, yet I received an offer in the end. Ultimately, I decided to decline, as I felt it wasn't the right fit for my career goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design an A/B test to evaluate the impact of a new YouTube homepage thumbnail design on user watch time. How would you choose the success metric, sample size, and handle novelty effects?
It was all good, the interviewer was very nice. Technical questions were a bit challenging but overall it was good. The hiring manager was looking for some hands on experience