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IndiaHybrid21 days ago
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Software Engineer Apprentice Interview Experience

Google·Intern
Result
Got offer
Interview date
a year ago
Timespan
10 weeks
Difficulty
Difficult

Interview process

The interview process was quite extensive, spanning approximately four months from the initial screening to the final offer. The interviewer mentioned that their goal is to accept candidates rather than reject them, and they primarily evaluate how you navigate challenges while problem-solving.

  • Recruiter screen
  • Online assessment
  • Phone interview
  • Technical interview

Interview rounds

4 questions across 4 rounds

Recruiter screen

Overview

Resume shortlisting process.

Online assessment

Overview

There were 2 medium DSA problems that needed to be solved within 1 hr.

Phone interview

2 questions

Overview

There were multiple behavioral questions regarding past projects.

Specific questions asked

Tell me about a past project.

How would you improve on what you did?

What do you bring to the table to this company?

Technical interview

2 questions

Specific questions asked

DSA problem based on graph

DSA problem based on stack

Interview tips

Begin with DSA, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. Emphasize the impact that selecting different data structures has on a solution, while maintaining a sharp focus on time and space complexity.

Company culture

I don't believe we should discuss our differences since it is Google; the work culture here is fantastic.

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