Question 1

What is the interview process at Google?

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The Google interview process is known to be quite long and arduous, but also highly structured. The entire process can take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the role and level you’re aiming for.

Here are the steps you can expect to take when applying for a role at Google:

Resume screen and assessment. Your resume is reviewed to assess whether you’ve got the right skills and experience for the position. Depending on the role, you may receive an online assessment, like a coding challenge or situational survey, after submitting your resume. Using your resume and assessment results, Google will evaluate both your technical ability and experience before moving forward.
Recruiter call. If you pass the resume screen, a Google recruiter will reach out to you and schedule you for a brief recruiter call. During this call, they may ask about your background, motivations, and clarify the next steps in the process. This is also the best opportunity to ask questions about what lies ahead.
Phone or video screens. These initial interviews typically include coding or behavioral rounds, depending on the role. Expect technical questions with live coding for engineering positions or behavioral questions for non-technical roles.
Interview loop. This core stage consists of 4 to 6 back‑to‑back interviews, each around 45 minutes. Your interviews will cover role-related knowledge and behavioral topics. You will be evaluated on your problem-solving and role-relevant skills, as well as Googleyness and emergent leadership skills.
Hiring committee review. After interviews, your interviewers should submit their written feedback to a hiring committee. This committee will review your candidate packet and ensure a fair and impartial decision. If they decide on making you an offer, they’ll submit their decision to a senior executive who will then review your candidacy and compensation before sending the offer to you.
Team matching. If you interviewed without a specific team, Google will then proceed to team matching either before or after the hiring committee step. You'll interview with potential teams to see mutual fit, and recruiters may match you to an open role based on both sides’ interest.
Offer and negotiation. If you successfully clear all the steps, Google will extend a formal offer including salary, equity, and benefits. You can negotiate the package via your recruiter. After acceptance, pre-employment steps like background checks follow.

Knowing all about the entire interview process will go a long way in helping you prepare. Consider doing a deep-dive with comprehensive resources, starting with our Google interview process guide and other prep guides relevant to your role. Brush up on your role-related knowledge and learn about the company and its values.

After prepping on your own, work on your interviewing skills. Practice under realistic interview conditions so that you can face each interview with confidence. Booking a mock interview session with our Google coaches is a great way to get some practice and expert advice.

Question 2

What is {{page.company.name|add_article}} mock interview?

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Question 3

How will my {{page.company.name}} mock interview work?

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Question 4

How is practicing with {{page.company.name|add_article}} interview coach different to doing mocks with a friend or peer?

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Friends or peers might be smart, but they’re not calibrated. A coach will push you on the right things, help you cut fluff, and give you a realistic sense of how you'd perform in a real interview. Plus, they can help you build a plan, identify gaps in your prep, and even flag blind spots you didn’t know you had.

Question 5

What's the acceptance rate for {{page.company.name}} interviews?

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With that in mind, based on what employees and candidates share on forums like Reddit and Blind, and knowing how many applications these companies receive compared to how many roles they actually fill, we guess that the overall pass rate from application to offer is probably around 2% or less.

Even at the interview stage, we're probably still talking about less than 10% of candidates making it through to an offer.

That doesn’t mean you personally have a 10% shot of passing your interviews. Some candidates will be underprepared, some will lack key skills. If you meet the requirements and prepare well, it's still super competitive, but you've got a real chance.

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