Abbhi Sekar

@AbbhiSekar

The Secrets to

Landing a Job at

Google

(directly from a Google recruiter)

 Abbhi Sekar
@AbbhiSekar

Google gets 3 million

applicants every year

And only 1% get hired.

But a Google recruiter revealed her secrets...

And she's reviewed 1000s of applications.

Discover her secrets today to land your

dream job:
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I Spent 3+ Hours Analyzing

the Best Tips From a Former

Google Recruiter

Don't miss out...

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Google Prioritizes Four Criteria

for the Perfect Applicant

Fit for the job: Do you have experience & skills

for the role?

Cognitive skills: How do you make decisions?

Leadership: Can you take responsibility?

Googliness: How will you make Google

better? How do you work in a team?

Let's dive into the process...

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Google's Application Process

is Extensive
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Use the Google XYZ Formula

to Design Your Resume

Former Google VP created the XYZ formula.

Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y],

by doing [Z].

Google recommends you use it for all roles.

Here’s an example:
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Quantify Your Impact and

Explain Your Actions

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But Google Has Even More

Resume Secrets
Google recruiters want direct alignment

between your experiences and the role.

You need to add relevant keywords.

But how?

Copy 15 job descriptions into resymatch.io.

Add the keywords into your experiences.

See how it works

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The Most Common Keywords

Will Be the Largest

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This Illustration Shows Your

Resume and Target Job Title

Should Overlap
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Google Recruiters Scan Your

LinkedIn and Your Resume

Align your LinkedIn profile with your resume.

Recruiters will scan for the same keywords.

Write them in your headline and bio...

And make your experiences consistent.

If they're different, recruiters won't know what

to believe.
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Google Doesn't Recommend

a Cover Letter
Cover letters aren’t required.

But if you do submit one…

Tailor it to the job you’re applying for.

Show your impact and use data to back it up.

Template: Intro, 3-5 relevant & detailed

stories, conclusion. Keep it to 1 page.
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Apply to Google with a

Powerful Referral
Google gets 1000s of referral candidates...

Some are good referrals and some aren't.

Bad referrals are from employees who can’t

advocate for you.

A stranger's referral will feel incincere.

Build strong relationships over 3-6 months. A

sincere referral will set you apart.

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Steal this Message When

You Ask for A Referral

Hi [Name],

It was great speaking with you about [x role]

I'm applying to [x role] at Google. It's a great fit

based on my skills.

Would you be willing to write me a referral? No

problem if you don't feel comfortable doing so.

--> Be concise, direct, and give an easy out.

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@AbbhiSekar

40% of New Hires are

Referred
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Google Employees Have Often

Applied 2-3 Times

“I interviewed 3 times over the course of
6 years before I became a Googler.”

Lesson: Don't give up.

Google has a team to reach out to previous

applicants for open roles.

They recommend you wait 6-12 months to

apply again to the same role.

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Create 1-2 Stories for Every

Job Qualification
For example...

Job qualification: Stakeholder management

Create 1-2 stories of how you managed

stakeholders, your impact, and skills used.

Rehearse outloud. You'll be more comfortable.

You’ll interview with 5-6 employees.

Multiple stories will show you’re well-rounded.
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Master the STAR Method to

Tell Powerful Stories

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Follow Google's Interview Tips

to Land Your Dream Job

Use data to show your impact...

Review your work history to speak to your

biggest wins and losses.

Ask questions and be specific. Research the

interviewer, job description, and company blog.

P.S. Steal templates for Google's top 3

interview questions
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Google's Top Interview

Questions (1 of 3)

What's your favorite Google

product? What would you do to

improve it?

My favorite product is [x]. I personally

used it for [y]. I would improve the

product by adding [x feature].

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Google's Top Interview

Questions (2 of 3)

Who do you believe are

Google’s main competitors?

How does Google stand apart?

Google's main competitors are Microsoft,

Facebook, Amazon etc., Google's main

differentiator is their [ability to x]

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Google's Top Interview

Questions (3 of 3)

How do you make sure that you

and your colleagues remain

accountable?

Accountability is always a priority. I track

all my deliverables, block my calendar,

and set mini milstones.

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Google Recruiters Also Expect

Applicants to Ask Great Questions

Steal these:

“What are the biggest challenges of the job?

How have you approached them?”

“Can you walk through a current project and

what my role would be?”

“What is something you wish you knew before

starting the role?”

“What does success look like in this role? What

traits lead to success?”

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Apply Google's Best Practices

to Your Dream Job
Apply these best practices to your job search.

You'll start to see results...

Google knows how to find great talent.

Get a killer referral.

Create a great resume.

Overstudy for every interview.

 Abbhi Sekar
@AbbhiSekar

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