Last week, we presented a sample Google general cognitive ability (GCA) question that often catches people off-guard because it doesn’t seem related to their role. Here is an example of a GCA question that an Engineer, Product Manager or Salesperson might get: How would you design a program that
When you are in a job interview, do you write down the questions? Do you take a moment to review the question, circle key points and identify any critical items that are part of the question? If not, you are missing out on a very significant opportunity within any interview
I spent three of my five years at Google recruiting Program Managers. These roles have a level of complexity that exceeds most other positions. Today, I would like to share my experience and insight to help Program Manager candidates better prepare for the interview process. Item #1 – Wearing Multiple Hats
Preparing for a job interview is challenging. And then we face the challenge of the overwhelming number of articles online telling us what are the most common behavioral interview questions, but none of that information is consistent. Instead of wasting time on sometimes long and definitely inconsistent lists of questions,
When you are preparing for an interview, it’s always a good idea to practice with a friend. When I say “friend,” I am using the term loosely. It may be a personal friend, a family member, a significant other, a work colleague, a coach/teacher, or someone you might
Your interviewer is going to ask you a lot of questions to see if you are an ideal candidate for the position. As a candidate, you need to ask questions! Ideally, if your interviewer saves time for questions, you want to be prepared. Questions will help you establish interest/likability,
Job interviews often lead us into conversations about challenges, weaknesses and conflicts. These negative topics can bring us down and can easily bring our interviewer down creating an unfavorable impression. If you maintain a positive approach, even when you are questioned about negative items, this can significantly increase your chances
What if I told you a great sandwich is the key to great behavioral answers? Think about it this way. The top piece of bread is the situation. The bottom piece of bread represents the results. And, the actions are what is in between—meat, veggies or both! Before you
Do you dread preparing for a behavioral interview? It doesn’t have to be so daunting. One simple trick to get started is to focus solely on your actions. This prep will help you be more organized and focused in the actual interview. Let’s break it down even further
When negotiating with big tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple, many candidates leave money on the table. And one of the main reasons is understanding all the components that make up one’s total compensation. In this blog post, I will break down the components and after
"Mastering the Art of Explaining Technical Concepts to Non-Technical People" If you're a professional in a technical field, you've likely faced the daunting task of explaining complex concepts to non-technical colleagues or clients. It can be a real challenge, but it's an
These are the three most common reasons I hear from clients on why they asked no clarifying questions to my hypothetical question: 1. The question was straightforward. 2. I already knew the answer. 3. I couldn’t think of any questions. They aren’t taking the time to ask clarifying