tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88786204002584307572024-03-18T02:48:19.378-07:00Google Student BlogGoogle news and updates especially for students.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger992125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-12162740402523867842020-07-22T10:24:00.003-07:002020-07-22T10:25:00.428-07:00My Path to Google - Rahul Patel, Associate Partner Manager<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 46th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Today’s post is all about Rahul Patel. Read on!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Rahul during a visit to the Google Tokyo office in 2019.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I grew up in Whitton, a small town within the borough of Richmond (London). I studied Computer Science at King’s College London but did not complete the degree, I found the concepts very interesting but could not remain engaged enough to execute what was being taught. I didn’t have the best grades at school but that didn’t stop my drive to succeed in being happy with where I worked.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I have seen my parents work for a long time and am inspired by how hard they work. My work ethic slightly differs, however. I prefer to work smarter vs. harder, maintaining efficiency and fun in what I do. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Growing up, I always had such a passion for technology, whether that be fixing computers, routers, networks, or even just staying awake all night playing video games. This is what made me go down the traditional path of working towards a Computer Science degree, but realised that road was not for me. Alongside school and university, I built up a lot of work experience within different areas of work, such as in a technical consultancy, teaching, and project management. This really allowed me to understand how different businesses fall into place within the world and how everything operates. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Just as I decided to leave University, I stumbled upon apprenticeships — something I had known about but not fully pursued. I saw on Instagram that Google had a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship and applied. I went through the process and found myself somewhat inspired, excited, and fuelled with motivation when I started an apprenticeship in October 2018 on the Google Hardware marketing team. I got offered a full time role in a slightly different team six months later and have been at Google ever since.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Currently, I am an <a href="https://goo.gle/3jwqVS8">Associate Partner Manager</a>, where I look after elements of our <a href="https://goo.gle/2Zt2WLy">Consumer Hardware</a> business at key retailers within the UK. It is a very fluid role where many things feel like a start up — this allows us to almost define our own ways of working and processing, which makes every day feel very different! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I also lead Go To Market for our Create and Wearable portfolio for the UK, which I find very enjoyable. There is a lot of planning and problem solving that is required which makes sure you’re always alert! A cool project I am currently working on is leading the launch for the Google Pixel Buds for the UK.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">I have a 20% Project (which is an opportunity to work on something outside of your core role) in Stadia Marketing as well which allows me to follow my creative aspirations of working in Marketing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I love technology and am surrounded by it everyday at Google! There is so much change with technology happening within the world, and being able to work so closely with it feels very rewarding.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Working at Google has been a dream of mine that I never thought was achievable. When I was at school, I had the opportunity to visit the Google offices in London, which was where I first experienced the wonders of working here. Being around the incredible people is what inspires me to come in every day, whether that be to collaborate on work, to catch up, or to learn more from an inspiring talk or event that happens. Being surrounded by technology enhances that experience, and really allows you to see what impact you have within the world. </span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">How did the recruitment process go for you?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I found the recruitment process quite enjoyable. There were interviews and challenges which allowed me to research, and feel very comfortable with areas I did not understand before. I was always kept up to date with what stage of the process I was in. This did take the edge off slightly, when thinking about what my future could be.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What do you wish you’d known when you started the process?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I had known to be more confident in myself. The only thing I found that could have held me back was not being able to share my experiences because I did not believe in who I was. Call it a type of imposter syndrome, where I found myself amongst the smartest people applying for a role, and I felt like I should not have been in the mix — but you should never let that hold you back and always believe in yourself.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">To prepare, I went over many of the Google qualifications such as the <a href="https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage">Digital Garage</a>, and even went over <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLllx_3tLoo4c_aR8RKOOnizL5LiUH02YF">interview questions on YouTube</a>. I read books such as “Case in Point” and chose to research Google itself. What the company did, all the many different elements within Alphabet, and why I felt I could fit within it. Watching “The Internship” for inspiration was also part of the process.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">No matter what background you find yourself from, what experiences you have, you have got nothing to lose in applying. You can only gain, whether that be interview practice, understanding where to improve yourself, or even landing your dream job. Google doesn’t have a rulebook for candidates they select to hire, it’s about you as an individual and what you have to offer. So be true to yourself and understand what it is that you do best.</span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-80186226869264502212020-05-13T10:20:00.000-07:002020-07-22T09:05:12.653-07:00My Path to Google - Ana Lucero Esqueda Rocha, Customer Solutions Engineer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 45th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Today’s post is all about Ana Lucero Esqueda Rocha. Read on!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I am from Aguascalientes, a small town in the heart of Mexico. My parents are my role models! My dad is an engineer and I have always been inspired by his work. I fell in love with programming during my computer science coursework in high school. I immediately knew that I wanted to become a Software Engineer. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey campus Aguascalientes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Even though I have been focused in different stacks of the development process during my career, I developed a passion for frontend development. I am always trying to learn new technologies and stay up to date with frontend frameworks. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">When I am not working, I really enjoy doing sports. I love to read, especially historical novels, and I enjoy watching science fiction and suspense series with my husband.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’m a <a href="https://goo.gle/3eJ1iej">Customer Solutions Engineer</a> (CSE) on the <a href="https://goo.gle/2YKx0PB">gTech team</a>. I am based in the <a href="https://goo.gle/2Vs1UNU">Mexico City office</a> and I work with LCS on the prototyping and development of solutions to solve the unique needs of our largest advertisers. CSE’s are open-ended problem-solvers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">My team along with the teamwork and partnership in gTech are some of the things I like most about my job! You get to work everyday with very talented people, who are also full of new and interesting ideas. The opportunities to grow, learn, and have fun are huge here. The most interesting part of this role is that you are able to work on both parts of the solution, technical and human, which gives you a wider view of how things work from all perspectives. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Working at Google has been one of my biggest dreams! So coming to work is like living that dream everyday, and I am really excited about it. The culture is inspiring and I admire the way Google cares about employees by providing paths to grow, learn, be challenged, and have fun at the same time. Our concern for our users and improving people’s lives also inspires me to come to work everyday and do an exceptional job. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">My teammates are like friends, so working together is really satisfying and engaging — I enjoy sharing ideas and solving problems with them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The idea of applying to Google was scary at the beginning. Even though I had prior experience at other companies and I had prepared for other interviews, I was still nervous. I’m so glad I got over that nervousness and took the chance to apply.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">When I got the job, I experienced so many emotions — pride, excitement, a little more nervousness, but the feeling of knowing that I was accepted was so satisfying! Accepting the job at Google required me to move further away from my home and family, but I’m excited to live in a new city and for all the opportunities ahead. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">A recruiter contacted me, we had the first call where we talked about the role and the position based in Mexico City. After the call, I was convinced I wanted to apply. There was only one little problem, I was heading to the airport the next day for my honeymoon and I would be away for three weeks! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was excited to move forward, but nervous that the position would be filled by the time I returned. I explained the situation to the recruiter and she said that she would be happy to wait for me to continue the process. After three weeks, I received an email from her asking if I was back in Mexico — she actually remembered me! (Nashla is amazing by the way!) She helped me start the process, and I was finally selected.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I had known that interviewing at Google is not as scary as we might think. Everyone is super friendly and they definitely want you to succeed. Most of the time interviewers do not expect you to create the most optimal solution from the beginning, they know that everything is a process of iteration, improvement, and optimization. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I liked thinking about interviewing as a collaborative process between two or more professionals and not as an exam where interviewers want you to fail. It really helps to be successful. It's helpful to remember that engaging with the interviewers and expressing a clear thought process on how to approach problems can increase the chance to move to the next steps.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">To prepare, I used online programming learning platforms like TopCoder, Coderbyte, GeekforGeeks, etc, to practice coding challenges. I also watched Youtube videos and read programming blogs like KhanAcademy, Quora, Pluralsight, etc, to refresh data structures and algorithms, as well as computer science fundamentals. Of course I couldn’t miss the ‘<a href="https://goo.gle/3dGQvjC">Life at Google</a>’ and ‘How to ace the Google interview’ videos on Youtube! Practicing coding definitely helped me to be prepared for the interviews. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I also had some interviews with my friends. This helped me understand how a real interview could be and how I could improve my work under pressure since interviewing can be stressful! I’m grateful that there are tons of online resources to prepare for interviews!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Never give up! If you want it, it will happen. Prepare before the interviews — practice, practice, practice! It is also very important to learn from rejections and not to be afraid of them. Focus on what you are best at and do it!</span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com173tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-88287397944937214612020-03-31T08:02:00.000-07:002020-05-07T13:42:36.984-07:00My Path to Google - Beyza Bozbey, Software Engineer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 44th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Today’s post is all about Beyza Bozbey. Read on!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Editor’s note: </b><i>Beyza speaks about her experience participating in Google’s longest running coding competition, Code Jam. The 2020 online qualification round is happening this Friday, April 3. If you would like to register, you can do so at <a href="http://g.co/codejam">g.co/codejam</a>.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. In high school, I participated in a special program that prepared a small number of students for the Informatics Olympiad computer science competition. </span></span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">I was the only woman in the program from my high school. When I learned programming and algorithms, I discovered my passion for Computer Science. After I finished two years of college in Istanbul, I transferred to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where I studied Computer Science. During college, I participated in robotics and fashion clubs and did an internship at a fashion tech startup company which was a great experience for me to combine my programming skills with my interest in fashion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Outside of work, I love traveling, following fashion trends, and watching movies and TV shows — especially supernatural ones. I'm a huge Marvel fan and I once camped out to get into a panel at San Diego Comic-Con. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I'm a Software Engineer on the YouTube Comments team. I've been working on the backend side of a new project about the comments section. What I love the most about it is that everyday is a challenge and it never gets boring. When I create a new feature or fix a bug, it is truly amazing to see that the impact reaches thousands of users around the globe. This is absolutely what makes me get out of bed every morning. Also, Google has an incredible amount of resources, therefore learning at Google is a never ending journey.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’ve participated in both <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/codejam">Google Code Jam</a> (Google’s longest running coding competitions for individuals) and <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode/">Hash Code</a> (Google’s team coding competition). I didn’t realize it at the time, but the types of questions I really enjoyed during the Informatics Olympiad competition were very similar to Google coding competition questions. My first Google competition was Hash Code — when I heard about it, I was so excited. I found two friends from college and convinced them to join. While the problems were a little advanced for our level, it was fun to work together and brainstorm in order to solve the questions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b><a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/codejam">Code Jam registration is open now</a> — any advice to those thinking about getting involved?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Definitely sign up! You don’t have to know everything about coding competitions already. The UI is simple and it’s also really fun to see other people solving a question. When I see that others have solved a question, I think, “if they solved it, I can solve it too!” It’s encouraging.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Has participating in Google's Coding Competitions affected your path to becoming an engineer at Google?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Yes! I started to realize that I was developing a lot of great skills while doing the coding competitions. Code Jam was a similar practice and environment to a coding interview, making it fun and useful at the same time!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">After I learned programming in high school, I wanted to learn more about how Google Search works. As a high school student in Turkey, working at Google was like an impossible dream for me. Then I heard that someone who graduated from my high school started working at Google and that inspired me. I realized that it was an attainable goal, so I decided to apply. However, my application wasn't accepted and I couldn't get an interview. One year after my internship application got rejected, a recruiter contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in interviewing for another internship. I was super excited and nervous, but during that time, I was trying to adapt to moving to a new country (the USA) and transferring to a new school (USC), and unfortunately, I couldn't pass the interviews. Fast forward two years and two more attempts at interviewing and I got a full-time offer. Do not give up if you don't get it your first (or second or third) try!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I had known Google's interview process better before my first interview. I remember that I was so nervous that I couldn't even understand the question. I should have asked some clarifying questions and talked about my thought process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">LeetCode was super helpful, but sometimes it makes you lazy to check edge cases. You can submit your solution with just one click and if it fails, it's so easy to find out which edge case caused the failure since the website shows you the input already. However, in a real interview, you walk through your solution by hand. You have to find the edge cases on your own and which input might break your solution. Therefore, I highly suggest aspiring Googlers code on a piece of paper and practice walking through your solution by hand. You can also pair with a friend and practice interviewing ... and sign up for <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/">Google's coding competitions</a>!</span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-26156055282704758802020-02-12T09:14:00.000-08:002020-02-12T09:54:20.734-08:00My Path to Google - Juan Angustia, Visual Designer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 43rd installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was born and raised in Constanza, a small town surrounded by beautiful mountains in the Dominican Republic. In the year 2004, before I ever dreamed of joining Google, I went to college at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) to study Advertising with a focus on Graphic Design. However, I did not finish my degree because the school did not offer classes that sparked my specific interests. Instead, I decided to continue teaching myself the things that I loved. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">At that time, a career in UI or UX didn’t exist. You either studied Graphic Design or Advertising, which I was never passionate about. I wanted to work on something that people could interact or play with, something more exciting. This is why I started to design websites. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">During and before I started college, Google was my main source of knowledge. I attribute 80% of the knowledge I obtained to the information I found on Google. Back in the day, I remember walking miles from home to the only computer lab in town. This was the only place where I was able to get internet access. Every day after lunch I took my central processing unit (CPU) and walked to the lab. I connected my CPU and my first thought was to open Google.com to search for tutorials on how to use Photoshop or how to create digital designs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">When I’m not working, I love to dance. It is a form of mediation for me, and also a way to express and share my Latino/Caribbean vibes with others. Sometimes at the office, I dance and work at the same time. I also love to travel and work on personal projects. I take photos and make videos like my short film <a href="https://youtu.be/4emMRsvgnyI">El Camino</a>. These hobbies to me are a way to find inspiration outside of my day to day work. If you want to know more, feel free to check out my <a href="https://medium.com/@angustia">Medium</a> and Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jcagarcia/">@jcagarcia</a>.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As a Dominican I have music on my blood, it is part of our culture. Merengue and Bachata are some of our typical music. This is a tambora (drum), a popular Dominican instrument.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’m a Visual Designer on the <a href="https://duo.google.com/about/">Google Duo</a> team in our <a href="https://careers.google.com/locations/seattle-kirkland/">Seattle/Kirkland office</a>. I’m blessed to be part of this team. The culture, the people, and the vibes are the things that I like the most.. A cool project of mine was recently launched, the new Duo precall interface for the web, which you can <a href="https://duo-staging.sandbox.google.com/?web">check out</a>. You can even submit feedback if you have ideas to help improve the experience for our users.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duo team event in Playa Vista, Los Angeles. My design for the event is on the screen.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’ve been working at Google for almost a year, and every day is like living a dream. I feel grateful for the opportunity that I have. Working with very talented people with diverse backgrounds (professional and cultural), and with products that touch billions of people's lives around the world is one of the most exciting things that I could mention. In other words, I work with an incredibly diverse group of people who are some of the smartest, most creative, and humble people I've ever met. I learn something new every time I’m in a meeting.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process? </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The first time that I applied I was rejected for lack of qualifications. Four years later, I was contacted again. I still don’t know how to describe the feeling when I read the subject line in that email, “Hello from Google.” It was a mixture of excitement and fear. It was a difficult decision to make, because at that time I had a stable position at my former job in Philadelphia. I also had just bought an apartment a year prior that I absolutely loved. </span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">How did the recruitment process go for you? </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">After the first initial call, I was able to move on to the second round of calls, which would be with a designer who would evaluate my experience.The interview process was very friendly and comfortable. Another detail that I noticed from the first moment, was the high attention to detail and how important the recruiter made me feel throughout the process. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Much to my relief, a week after I turned in my design I received a call from the recruiter who was working with me during the interview process. They told me that I had passed the exercise and that I would proceed with an in-person interview at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. A shoutout to the excellent attention I received from the recruiter who assisted me throughout this entire process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The whole interview process took me about three months — months filled with mixed emotions. Finally, after spending months of waiting to complete the entire interview process and contemplating whether I should accept the opportunity to join Google, I decided to accept the position of Visual Designer in Seattle with the Google Duo team.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I would have liked to know more about Google’s internal environment and culture, something that I learned after joining the company and by reading “How Google Works” by Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg. I highly recommend reading this book, this helped me immensely to understand Google’s culture, the company’s history and how people manage their projects and time.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At my Noogler orientation, showing how proud I am to have come from the small town of Constanza, Dominican Republic to Google.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I read a lot about <a href="https://material.io/design/">Google Material Design</a>, reached out to friends who work at Google, and also watched <a href="https://goo.gle/31QhaVK">videos on YouTube about how to prepare for a Google interviews</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I would recommend that they identify what it is that they are good at and focus on the things that they are passionate about. Never stop dreaming. Continue to pursue your dreams and channel your passion by doing the things you truly love. This is undoubtedly what will help you conquer any opportunity.</span></span><br />
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Opportunities are live for Google's 2020 <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/computer-science-summer-institute/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">Computer Science Summer Institute</a> (CSSI) — available to graduating high school seniors in the US or Canada. Learn more about this program below and <a href="http://g.co/cssi">apply</a> before February 28!<br />
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<b><br />What</b><br />
Google's <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/computer-science-summer-institute/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">Computer Science Summer Institute</a> (CSSI) is a three-week introduction to computer science (CS) for graduating high school seniors with a passion for technology — especially students from historically underrepresented groups in the field.<br />
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We offer several options for CSSI depending on where you may be attending school. You can find more details on location <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/computer-science-summer-institute/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">here</a>. Most of our programs run from June - August 2020.<br />
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Any high school senior who plans to attend a four year institution in the US or Canada, has a passion for technology, and intends to enroll in a computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related department for the 2020-2021 academic year.<br />
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Google is committed to increasing the enrollment and retention of students in the field of computer science. CSSI is not your average summer camp. It's an intensive, interactive, hands-on, and fun program that seeks to inspire the tech leaders and innovators of tomorrow by supporting the study of computer science, software engineering, and other closely-related subjects.<br />
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<b>How</b><br />
You’ll need to complete a general application, which includes a transcript and two essay questions. You’ll also be asked to complete an online challenge at the beginning of March. Visit the <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/computer-science-summer-institute/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">Google CSSI page</a> for more information and to apply.<br />
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The application <b>deadline is Friday, February 28 at 11:59 pm PST</b>. Final decisions will be announced in early May.<br />
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<b>Questions?</b><br />
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Give us a shout at cssi@google.com<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-63726461642270889252020-01-21T23:34:00.000-08:002020-01-22T09:41:43.554-08:00Solve a Google engineering challenge in Hash Code 2020<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Want to solve a Google-inspired engineering problem? Want to meet other developers? Want a chance to visit a Google office? Well good news! <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode?utm_medium=blog&utm_source=google_students&utm_campaign=reg_promo&src=Online/TOPs/HC">Hash Code</a>, Google’s team programming competition, is back for 2020!<br />
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This is the 7th edition of Hash Code, and while the competition has grown over the years, one thing has stayed the same: its focus on real-world problems that can be solved with technology. In the past, developers have put their heads together to tackle challenges focused on YouTube, self-driving cars, compiling code at Google scale, and more! We asked one of the founding Hash Code engineers, Przemek Pietrzkiewicz, to share his favorite past challenges :<br />
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<b><br />1. <a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/coding-competitions.appspot.com/HC/2014/hashcode2014_final_task.pdf">Routing Street View cars</a>, Hash Code 2014</b></blockquote>
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"One of my favorites has to be the first ever Hash Code problem. In this challenge, teams were given a description of a city (the actual data set was an approximate representation of Paris) and asked to schedule itineraries for a fleet of Street View’s image-capturing cars.The objective was to photograph every street in the city as quickly as possible. Since this was the first Hash Code problem, it set the example for those to follow: it was open-ended, challenging, and inspired by Google software engineering — some of my colleagues at Google France worked on this very problem around the same time!"</blockquote>
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"In this problem, teams had to route Google’s connectivity-providing balloons in order to provide internet coverage to users around the world. This is tricky because these balloons can’t move on their own. While they can control their altitude, they are actually moved by winds in different layers of the atmosphere. I loved this problem because it was fun to generate the data sets — we had to learn about wind and weather, as well as find software libraries that would let us generate pseudo-random, realistic-looking wind maps."</blockquote>
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"This problem tasked teams with arranging a set of photos into an engaging photo slideshow. The Google Home Hub is a “smart display” — among its many features, it serves as a photo frame, displaying photos from your personal collection in a never-ending slideshow. In addition to showing landscape (horizontal) photos, the device can also find interesting pairs of portrait (vertical) photos and combine them together on a single slide. I’m an avid user of this product and thought it was a neat idea for a Hash Code challenge. I’m really happy we used it!"</blockquote>
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Interested in tackling a challenge like these? Then head over to <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode?utm_medium=blog&utm_source=google_students&utm_campaign=reg_promo&src=Online%2FTOPs%2FHC">g.co/hashcode</a> now to register for the Online Qualification Round on February 20. For this round, your team can participate from wherever you’d like, including from a Hash Code <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode/hubs?utm_medium=blog&utm_source=google_students&utm_campaign=reg_promo&src=Online/TOPs/HC">hub</a> near you (remember our <a href="https://students.googleblog.com/2019/12/bring-hash-code-to-your-university-this.html">hub post</a> from last month?). Top teams from the Online Qualification Round will be invited to the World Finals at Google Ireland in April. And if you don’t have a team yet, don’t worry! You can register today and find a team later using our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoogleHashCode/">Facebook group</a>. We hope this year’s challenge will be one of your favorites! </div>
Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-81695118456248034092020-01-15T13:40:00.000-08:002020-01-22T10:16:54.458-08:00My Path to Google - Nada Elawad, Software Engineer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 42nd installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I am a Software Engineer at YouTube Knowledge, which is the part of YouTube that focuses on building a platform for classifiers and features that increase satisfaction and support our responsibility to viewers, creators and society.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">I am also part of the engineering team for <a href="https://goo.gle/30Hzssl">Hash Code</a>, which is the biggest team programming competition organized by Google!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b><i>Editors note: Hash Code 2020 is coming up on Feb 20! Solve a Google engineering challenge in our annual team coding competition -- learn more and register by Feb 17 at <a href="http://g.co/hashcode">g.co/hashcode</a>.</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">What I like most about it is how I can see the impact we are making on the world in actual measurable numbers. Also, at YouTube, we get to be in touch with creators (who have thousands and millions of subscribers). These creators have some of the loudest voices in our society today.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. I received a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Ain Shams University. During college and before joining Google, I developed a passion for competitive programming that really made my years in college much more interesting. That passion I owe to the ACM (<a href="https://www.acm.org/">Association for Computing Machinery</a>) community at my university, which was very challenging, yet fun, and pushed me forward.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">On the leisure side, I love 3D Puzzles, video games, boats, and electric micromobility vehicles. I am also a huge fan of F.R.I.E.N.D.S and Tarantino movies.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">What I like most about Google is how much they care about diversity and inclusion, and how much they care about their employees in general, from providing resources for them to learn and grow to making sure they are having fun and are happy at work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">From a user perspective, what I like most is how they keep all kinds of users from all places and backgrounds in mind when designing or launching a new product, and the way they always act on a global scale, so that everyone can use their products.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nada conducts a fireside chat with Google Senior Fellow Jeff Dean at the opening of our new Engineering office in Paris.</td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">During college, Google was always that magical place that everyone talked about. It was very famous for being the coolest place to work and also the hardest to get into, which made it seem like the recruiting process would be very difficult. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I had applied for every intern position during my first two years at college, and I was not at all confident I'd get a chance—I didn't at first. My first successful step towards Google was when I applied to attend <a href="https://goo.gle/2uD6ga1">Inside Look</a> in Zürich, an event that gives university students an inside view at working as a Software Engineer at Google. My application was accepted, but unfortunately my visa was rejected a week before the event. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>How did the recruitment process go for you?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">As I was about to start my senior year of college, I was contacted by a Google recruiter following my previous visa rejection, to ask if I would be interested in applying for a full-time position this time — I definitely would! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Due to travel issues, my recruiter worked with me to conduct the interviews online, for which I was very grateful, and yet worried it might not go as well as if it was onsite. However, my recruiter was amazingly reassuring. I decided to go ahead with my interviews online during final exams of my last semester. A week later I received the most incredible news—and two things got marked off my to-do list: (1) Travel and (2) Get a job at Google.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I had known that Google is not just looking for code-geniuses. Interviewers don’t expect you to go in and solve everything optimally in the first few minutes because that’s not how real problems are solved, but they do care about your thought process, how you approach a problem with a simple solution and move to a better, more optimal solution. This would have made me worry much less about getting everything right during the interviews and increased my confidence during the process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Since I had to do my interviews online I mainly used Pramp to practice more effective communication. Also, I remember reading almost every question about working at Google and their recruitment process on Quora, which gave me a sufficiently comprehensive idea of every step along the way.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Take your time honing your problem-solving skills. Keep an open mind, as Google is a fast-growing, changing, and flexible place, where you can definitely find something to work on that interests you. Don't get discouraged if you don’t make it at first; many great Googlers didn’t get the job on their first few tries.</span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com256tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-17791675166923545172019-12-12T09:02:00.002-08:002019-12-12T09:10:14.816-08:00Bring Hash Code to your university this February<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Calling all student leaders! Want to host a fun, technical event for developers at your university this February? Maybe we can help.<br />
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<a href="http://g.co/hashcode">Hash Code</a> is Google’s team programming competition and is back for another year of challenging developers to tackle engineering challenges inspired by real Google products and problems. Previous challenges have ranged from <a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/coding-competitions.appspot.com/HC/2017/hashcode2017_qualification_task.pdf">optimizing video streaming on YouTube</a> to <a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/coding-competitions.appspot.com/HC/2018/hashcode2018_qualification_task.pdf">scheduling rides for self-driving cars</a>. The 2020 Online Qualification Round will take place on February 20. From there, top teams will be invited to Google Ireland in April to face off in the Final Round.<br />
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How can you get involved? Registration to compete in Hash Code opens in early January, but <b>you can sign up to organize a hub at <a href="http://g.co/hashcode">g.co/hashcode</a> right now</b>! You might be wondering...what exactly is a <a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode/hubs">hub</a>? Hubs are volunteer-organized meetups where teams from the same university, office, or programming club can come together to compete in the Online Qualification Round. Last year, more than 700 hubs were organized by developer communities around the world!<br />
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<li><b>Hubs add extra excitement to the competition.</b> We’ll create a separate scoreboard for your hub, so your hub’s teams can see how they stack up against each other. You can also tune in to the Hash Code livestream from your hub and listen together as the challenge is shared and the results are announced.</li>
<li><b>Hubs are a great way to connect with other developers. </b>Hash Code offers technical Google content that is suitable for developers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to grow a developer community at your university, or run an event for a well-established Computer Science club or society, there is something for everyone in a Hash Code challenge (<a href="https://codingcompetitions.withgoogle.com/hashcode/archive">see all past challenges here</a>).</li>
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com154tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-75389348686207252172019-12-09T10:00:00.000-08:002019-12-11T15:06:21.382-08:00Getting to know a research intern: Paul Rubenstein<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Research teams are embedded all throughout Google, allowing our discoveries to affect billions of users each day. From creating experiments and prototyping implementations to designing new architectures, our team members and interns work on real-world problems including artificial intelligence, data mining, natural language processing, hardware and software performance analysis, improving compilers for mobile platforms, as well as core search and much more.<br />
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Google offers a variety of opportunities for students who wish to gain industry experience. Through our Getting to know a research intern series, we provide a glimpse into some of these opportunities as well as the impactful projects research students at Google work on. Today we’re featuring Paul Rubenstein, from the University of Cambridge.<br />
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<b>Tell us about yourself and your research topic. How did you end up working in this area?</b><br />
I first studied maths at the University of Cambridge and went on to get masters degrees in computational biology and machine learning. I then joined the Cambridge-Tuebingen PhD program where I am now in my final year. In the first two years of my PhD, I worked mostly on theoretical aspects of causal inference. Generally, causal inference is about learning causal structure in the world from a mixture of observational data (passive observation of the world) and interventional data (where you perform experiments and see what happens).<br />
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In the second half of my PhD, I’ve been working on representation learning (where one tries to learn lower dimensional features of high dimensional inputs such as images that are useful for transferring to other tasks), generative modelling, disentanglement, and some learning theory. Representation learning has been the broad topic of my research internship at Google.<br />
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<b>This is your second internship at Google. Why did you apply the first time, and why did you decide to come back? </b><br />
I applied for my first internship because I was interested to see how machine learning is used and developed in an industrial context. I was really impressed by several things about both my team and Google generally: the incredible infrastructure and computational resources, the plethora of interesting problems with practical impact, that academic publishing is encouraged, and that Google is generally a great place to go to work each day.<br />
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For these reasons and more, I decided to apply for a second internship. This year, I was with the Brain team in Zurich, focusing on fundamental machine learning research. Being on this team is as close as I imagine it gets to being in an academic lab while in industry — people have a lot of freedom in choosing their research topic and writing papers and having a research impact is the main goal, yet there are several advantages over my experience of academia. The level of software engineering skill (and presence of dedicated software engineers collaborating on the projects) lead to shared code bases that enable prototyping and experimenting at large scale much more easily and quickly than in typical academic labs. These factors, combined with a more collaborative atmosphere, lead to the undertaking of larger scale, potentially more impactful projects.<br />
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<b>What project was your internship focused on? What was the outcome of your research? </b><br />
In the first half of the internship, I worked on understanding the theoretical underpinnings of some recently proposed representation learning algorithms. This line of research led to a research paper <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/1907.13625">On Mutual Information for Representation Learning</a> which is currently under submission at the International Conference on Learning Representations (<a href="https://iclr.cc/">ICLR</a>), one of the top machine learning conferences. In the second half, I worked on new algorithms for representation learning. This work is ongoing, and the resulting paper hasn’t been published yet.<br />
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<b>Did you write your own code? What advice do you have for future interns?</b><br />
Yes. Coding at Google is a little different than what I was used to in academia in two main ways. The first is that a lot of code is shared, and as a result, good software engineering practices are followed! This also results in larger code-bases that are a lot more complex than are typical in my PhD. The second is that you have access to a large amount of cutting-edge computational resources. This means that it is possible to run very large scale experiments.<br />
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My advice to future interns is that once you’ve started, there are many Google-specific things that have to be learned, so when you inevitably get stuck on something, the best thing to do is to ask someone for help. Asking questions is encouraged because it is the fastest way to improve your productivity and thus the productivity of your team!<br />
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<b>What key skills have you gained from your time at Google? What impact has this internship experience had on your research?</b><br />
My software engineering skills have definitely improved a lot as a result of working here. I’ve also learned a lot about how organisations and teams can be structured and managed in order to be most productive. I have learned a great deal about areas of research that I hadn’t worked in before the internship, and I hope to continue my research in these areas after my internship ends. The exposure to good software engineering practices has had a big impact in that it has facilitated my research in more practical areas involving lots of coding, in contrast to the more theoretical research I did earlier in my PhD.<br />
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<b>Looking back on your experiences now: Why should a PhD student apply for an internship at Google? Any advice to offer?</b><br />
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You will be exposed to very interesting problems that you may not see elsewhere.<br />
You will work with and learn from colleagues who are experts in their fields.<br />
I may have mentioned this once or twice already, your software engineering skills will improve a lot!<br />
It’s incredible the amount you can achieve and learn in a 3-4 month internship at Google.<br />
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In order to prepare for coding interviews, I recommend the Cracking the Coding Interview book (though some chapters might not be relevant). I typed out my solutions in a Google doc to match the real interview experience as closely as possible. For more practice questions, there are many websites that have libraries of example coding interview questions, you can find many of them on <a href="https://techdevguide.withgoogle.com/">Google's Tech Dev Guide</a>.<br />
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To prepare for a research interview, I recommend practicing talking about your research at a high level to those that might know only the basics of your area. You should also review the basics of machine learning and deep learning, e.g. be able to explain basic concepts such as empirical risk minimization/generalisation/overfitting, common architectures (MLPs/convolutions,) and training techniques (SGD/momentum/Adam).<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-60321411533416229982019-11-27T10:36:00.000-08:002020-01-07T13:30:57.900-08:00My Path to Google - Steven Claunch, Associate Product Marketing Manager<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 41st installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, which is where my love of Cuban food, sunshine, and underperforming professional sports team stems from. For college, I attended the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied Communications and Consumer Psychology, while grappling with the novel concepts of seasons and snow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Outside of work (and sometimes while at work, don't tell my manager 😉), I love to watch/play basketball, listen to podcasts (highly recommend <a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia">Invisibilia</a> and <a href="http://freakonomics.com/archive/">Freakonomics</a>), and travel.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I'm an <a href="https://careers.google.com/programs/apmm/">Associate Product Marketing Manager (APMM)</a> within Brand Studio. We're an interesting little part of Google because we operate like an in-house creative agency. Overall, we work on a range of different brand projects, from the <a href="https://about.google/">About site</a>, to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aFdEhEZQjE">Year in Search</a>, to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfVpoI5ksag&list=PL590L5WQmH8d1_duRGNNmnWdfGMJjbjS_">Helpfulness campaign</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I love the wide variety of stuff we get to work on. It keeps things interesting and means that we're always getting outside of our comfort zones.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Complete the following: "I [choose one: code/create/design/build] for..." </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I create for those who need a little of their faith in humanity (and technology) restored :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">A lot of things inspire me at Google—I mean, even last month, we announced that we achieved quantum supremacy. While I'm still not totally sure I know what that actually means, it's pretty amazing to be at a place where the boundaries of what's possible are being questioned and transcended each day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Honestly, I didn't know Google had jobs for people who weren't software engineers, so it wasn't even on my radar until junior year of college. Around then, I heard about the <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/internships/">BOLD internship</a> through a program for disabled folks I was a part of called <a href="https://www.limeconnect.com/">Lime Connect</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">At the time, I was pretty discouraged because I'd had very little luck with getting internships (SO many form letter rejection emails!), so I didn't think I had much of a chance with a place like Google. Thankfully, I applied anyway.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><i><b>Editors note: We're partnering with Lime Connect to offer scholarships to students with disabilities who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science in the U.S. or Canada.The <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-lime-scholarship/">Google Lime Scholarship</a> is accepting applications through Dec 5th.</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Like all other BOLD interns, I applied online. One interesting thing I like to call out is that I actually ranked Marketing as my first choice, but ended up getting matched to a People Operations (POps AKA Google HR) internship role. Although it wasn't what I had in mind, I'm so glad that I took that opportunity and got my foot in the door.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">One quick story—on my first day as an intern, I got terribly lost on my way into work. Despite having practiced the bike route multiple times, I guess my nervousness got the best of me that day. Long story short, I got to Noogler orientation super late...and drenched in sweat, but thankfully, everyone was very friendly and understanding. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I'd known how important it is to ask follow-up questions in the interviews. Back then, I was so nervous that I'd often just jump straight into answering the interview question instead of taking some time to gather my thoughts and ask some clarifying questions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I did a lot of Google searching to see if I could find any general advice from others who'd already been through the process. One of the most helpful things I learned was the CAR method for interviews (context --> action --> result).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Lead with data. Whether it's on your resume, in an interview, or even at school or in your current job, it's amazing how much more impact you can have when you back up your statements with tangible evidence.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">On resumes, really try to think about the unique impact you made in each position and how you can prove that. Don't just list out your job descriptions or responsibilities!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">In interviews, talk about the positive outcomes that you've been able to achieve, not just the actions you took. This can really help you stand out, and it shows the interviewer that you're thinking about the bigger picture.</span></span></div>
Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-84040995992641745982019-11-26T07:31:00.000-08:002019-11-26T07:48:18.665-08:00Stadia and Women Techmakers partner on new scholarship for gaming — apply today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Stadia and the <a href="https://www.womentechmakers.com/">Women Techmakers Scholarship Program</a> are proud to announce a new partnership to promote gender equality in the tech industry. Students are encouraged to apply for the <a href="https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars">Women Techmakers Scholarship for gaming</a> for the 2020-2021 academic year.<br />
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The Women Techmakers Scholars Program works to further Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of encouraging women to excel as active participants and leaders in tech. The new expansion of the Scholars Program, created in collaboration with <a href="https://stadia.google.com/">Stadia</a>, broadens the scope of the award to include students studying video game programming, game engineering, game design and development, games user research, or a closely related field in gaming.<br />
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“We’re excited at the possibilities this program presents for women, Stadia, and the game industry as a whole,” said Jade Raymond, Head of Stadia Games and Entertainment. “We want to open more doors for women to make their voices and ideas part of the gaming landscape.”<br />
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The expansion of the Women Techmakers Scholarship Program into gaming comes at a time when Google as a whole is taking new steps into the video games space. Stadia is a new gaming platform created by Google that allows people to play their favorite hit video games across screens without the need for a dedicated gaming console.<br />
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"Almost half of all gamers are women, and we need to continue to grow that number,” said Michelle Vuckovich, a senior producer on the Stadia Games & Entertainment team. “Our perspectives lead to innovation and contribute to creating more enriching games for everyone. I encourage aspiring game makers to apply and keep the momentum going!"<br />
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In addition to the cash award, all scholarship recipients will be invited to the Google Scholars Retreat in the summer of 2020 to connect with fellow Scholars, network with Googlers, and participate in development workshops.<br />
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To learn more about who is eligible and how to apply for the Women Techmakers Scholarship Program, visit our <a href="https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars">website</a>.<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-2677358053918180442019-11-21T09:41:00.000-08:002019-12-20T18:19:55.359-08:00Hispanic Heritage Month Pay It Forward Challenge 2019: Recognizing students making a difference (Part 2 of 3)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Google hosted a <a href="https://events.withgoogle.com/2019-pay-it-forward-challenge-hispanic-heritage-month/">Pay It Forward Challenge</a> to recognize Hispanic and Latinx student leaders who are advancing opportunities for their local communities. After receiving many submissions we’re excited to share the work of the students below and hope you’ll be inspired by their stories.<br />
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<b>Gerardo Gamiño</b></div>
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Gerardo is a student at Brigham Young University. Last year he founded a non-profit called <a href="http://www.mipuente.org/">Puente</a> with the mission, “to teach Latino parents how to help their children access higher education.” Puente members host workshops on several topics including: getting ready for college, the application process, financial aid, and transitioning to college. They also provide a mentoring program where each individual family is paired up with a mentor who guides them through the college readiness process according to their specific needs. They are currently working with eight high schools in Utah.</div>
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<u>Gerardo’s advice to others</u>:</div>
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“Start today! The difference between where you are now with your idea and where you could be, is that first leap of faith and confidence. When you have a desire to help your community, you will quickly recognize that there are many around you who feel the same. Your courageous first step to make an impact will inspire others to take their first steps. ¡Vamos Adelante!”</div>
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<u>On Gerardo’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:</div>
“My mind is focused on the struggles of those who came before me. The Hispanic community is vibrant, beautiful, and full of life. This is thanks to those who didn’t have many opportunities available, but were determined to fight for me to have them now. Although we must continue to work toward the dreams of our parents, I am filled with deep gratitude for their sacrifice. The long hours in the picking fields, the countless tears in response to prejudice, the selfless work to provide for a needy family all fill my heart with gratitude.”<br />
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<b>Veronica Alvarez </b></div>
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Veronica is an officer for the Hispanic Business Student Association at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. The HBSA’s mission is to empower Hispanic and Latinx students through events and workshops that encompass their five pillars: academics, leadership, service, professionalism, and familia. As an officer, Veronica establishes relationships and secures sponsorships from STEM based companies — empowering members in believing they can pursue careers in STEM. She is also actively mentoring another HBSA chapter with their professional development and exposure to the STEM industry.</div>
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<u>Veronica’s advice to others</u>:</div>
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“Start where you are now — no matter how big or small. You never know whose lives you’ll be impacting and how important your actions are to them as you advocate for change. Always remember why you started and let it be your fuel. There will be ups and downs and moments of self-reflection, but ask yourself, ‘if not now, when?,’ and, ‘If not me, who?’”</div>
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“I think of my parents, and their sacrifice everyday. It’s what fuels me to keep going during this time we are in. This is our time, our time to learn, advocate and empower one another. Learn about our communities’ contributions, like Latina trailblazers that have paved the way, and how we can continuously improve ourselves and be more inclusive of others. We need to unify as a Latinx/Hispanic community and look less upon our differences but rather more on what brings us together.”</div>
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<b>Calvin Duran </b><br />
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Calvin is a student at Harvard University. After noticing the lack of a professional platform for Harvard’s Latinx community, Calvin began conversations with alumni and students, and identified a need for a space where Latinx students could motivate and empower one another. As a result, he founded <a href="https://www.harvardlift.org/">Latinxs in Finance & Technology (LiFT)</a>, Harvard’s first pre-professional network driven to prepare and support Latinx students. In less than a year, LiFT amassed over 120 members, and has partnered with multiple companies to promote diversity in the workplace.<br />
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<u>Calvin’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“Once you have identified a potential problem, don’t be afraid to take initiative and step up to the plate to solve it. Although embarking on a new initiative may be daunting at first, the opportunity to positively impact a community outweighs this cost. One way to mitigate feelings of fear is to mobilize peers who support your mission.”<br />
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<u>On Calvin’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
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“I try to be mindful of the complexities behind the Hispanic/Latinx identity. Instead of focusing on distinctions, I view this month as a celebration of our community's differences and highlighting the diversity of the Latinx experience as a collective strength.”</div>
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As an undergraduate at The University of Chicago, Christian founded a chapter of the <a href="https://www.sacnas.org/">Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM (SACNAS)</a>. In his three years as president, he and his leadership team have worked to serve their Midwest community of scientific leaders. They’ve led three research conferences that collectively supported more than 500 students from 30 different schools. He also founded a computational STEM lab to get Chicago public school students excited about pursuing computational science in college. </div>
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“Dream big, but know it’s okay to start small. I’ve learned that I’m more successful when I’ve tried running a new program as a pilot before expanding beyond my neighborhood.” </div>
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“I’m proud of the many Hispanic families, including my own, that have often sacrificed so much to come to America and provide opportunities to their children. As a first-generation college student from an immigrant household, I value the courage and determination of my parents and grandparents.” </div>
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Uribe is a student at Georgia State University. He is the President/Co-founder of the PrimX Mentor Program — a mentorship program for the Latinx community at Georgia State. He also takes part in organizations to unite the Latinx community on campus. He is the head of events and PR for the Latin American Student Association (and the only freshman on the executive board). In his spare time he is the head fundraiser for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gsuhsfchapter/">Avanzando Un Sueño</a>, a student led organization dedicated to giving scholarships to DACA students in Atlanta.</div>
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“Don’t be afraid to change your community or the world around you. Speak up and share your ideas with others — the people around you could have the resources, background, or experiences you need. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and give help to others. Nothing is too little in the spirit of giving.” </div>
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“It is the time for my organizations and I to speak to the diversity, culture, memories, and traditions of the community. This year I want to make sure there is an emphasis on the different identities present all across continents, small towns, and the larger society. I want to make sure underrepresented voices are heard because diversity is what keeps us together.”</div>
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Jennifer is a student from the University of Texas at Dallas. She recently launched an initiative to start a scholarship program, <a href="https://www.enmibarrioscholarship.com/">En Mi Barrio</a>, to help Latinx high school seniors in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) reach their full potential through post-secondary education. </div>
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Jefferson is a student at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Jefferson has experienced first hand the difficulty of navigating the education system with the burden of debt and lack of career guidance. As a result he co-founded the <a href="http://betancourtscholarshipfund.com/">Betancourt scholarship fund</a>, a non-profit corporation that assists first generation college students succeed in their first semester with financial support and mentorship.</div>
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Daniela is a student at Chatham University and a leader in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloominglastingcareers/learning_content/">Blooming Lasting Careers (BLC)</a> movement. BLC was formed out of a need to give students from around the world access to opportunities to help them reach the next level of their career. Daniela manages information distribution to over 5,000 students in addition to acting as a one-on-one mentor. </div>
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“How we as a community can help to strengthen those in our circles that have made sacrifices so that their families can have better lives. My own mother immigrated to the United States from Colombia over 25 years ago while leaving her home and family behind. This is something that I've always admired and looked up to.”</div>
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com216tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-59239690573153268462019-11-18T12:54:00.001-08:002020-01-07T13:30:51.835-08:00My Path to Google - Callen Therrien, Cloud Technical Resident<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 40th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Today’s post is all about Callen Therrien. Read on!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Callen at the Trail of Lights maze in Austin.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I was born in Jiangxi, China and adopted as a baby. I then moved to Cleveland, OH where my mother raised me as a single parent until she passed away when I was six. I was fortunate enough that her aunt and uncle took guardianship of me and have raised me as their own ever since. They provided me with all the love and support I needed to get where I am today.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I attended John Carroll University in Cleveland and majored in computer science and minored in mathematics and statistics. Outside of work, you can find me kayaking down the Colorado River, at the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, or trying out new breweries and food in Austin! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What’s your role at Google?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I am currently a <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/cloud-technical-residency/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">Cloud Technical Resident</a>, part of a rotational program aimed to provide recent graduates with technical and client facing skills. The program is 12 months long, with 3 months of training and rotations in 3 separate Google Cloud organizations. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Throughout the past year, I have been able to build crucial business and technical skills that I never would have with a typical software engineering job. Within my rotations I increased my technical knowledge of Google Cloud products as a Technical Solutions Engineer, learned what it was like to sell products to customers as a Customer Engineer, and how to manage enterprise customers as a Technical Account Manager.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">What I love most about this program is the incredible network I've been able to build. I've met so many different individuals within each rotation and within our cohort of 25 Residents as well. I didn't really know what I wanted to do after college, and being able to start a role with 24 other people in the same situation was the best way I could have started my post grad life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><i><b>Editor's note:</b> The<a href="https://goo.gle/2r82Da4"> Google Cloud Technical Residency program</a> in Austin, Texas is currently hiring!</i></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Callen and fellow Residents at the Cloud Technical Residency 2018 Cohort Graduation.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Complete the following: "I [code/create/design/build] for..." </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I build for a better future for others.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I am excited to be a part of Cloud's ever expanding and rapidly scaling business. The organization moves quickly and changes day to day, but there is always something new to work on and projects to make a huge impact on. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Taking my experience from the Cloud Technical Residency (CTR) program, I'm excited to see how Cloud grows as a whole. I'm grateful to have seen how deals get done from start to finish and I look forward to how we can improve these processes.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Callen and Doogler in the office.</td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Google was always the “top dog” of companies for me, especially in the eyes of a computer science major. It blew my mind that a company could have such global impact. Billions of people use their products and the extent of their customer reach was beyond me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I've always wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself, and Google was just that. In all honesty, I had never applied before because I didn't think I'd get the job. I didn't think I could compete with all the other talented individuals out there, which all changed senior year of college.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>How did the recruitment process go for you?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">During the last semester of my senior year of college, I received an email one day from a Google recruiter, informing me about a new program they had just opened up. At first I thought it was spam or a cruel joke email. However, it was obviously not and I continued through the hiring process and never looked back. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">The entire process was very exciting and also nerve racking. On one hand, I couldn't believe I was talking to “Google people” and that I was getting closer and closer to landing a job at Google. On the other hand, I really really wanted the job and knew I would have been sad if I didn't get it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I'll never forget the day I found out I got the position. I had woken up to an email from my recruiter. She said she had some good news and to call her immediately. I remember my heart beating so fast and being overcome with so much emotion. I had never felt so proud of myself and was the happiest I'd ever been. I always think back to that moment when job/life gets tough as a reminder to why I'm here.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Callen and other Noogers on their first day at orientation.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What do you wish you’d known when you started the process?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I wish I would have known how easy going and friendly the Google team would be throughout the process. Every recruiter and interviewer I came across was incredibly kind and very down-to-earth. They all made the process so much smoother than the scary interview process I had in my mind. They're all more than happy to help, so don't be afraid to ask questions as well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I studied and reviewed over and over again the materials the recruiters provided us. I did my own research about web technologies and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) products as well. I also made a list of past internship and project experiences to apply to situational interview questions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Do not underestimate yourself. I never thought in a million years I'd be working at Google and I wish I gave myself more credit to begin with. Don't be intimidated to apply and put yourself out there. </span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-38811466722677814192019-11-13T09:46:00.002-08:002020-08-07T13:09:32.196-07:00My Path to Google - Sandro León, IT Resident<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Welcome to the 39th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Today’s post is all about Sandro León. Read on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself? </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I grew up in Centerville, Ohio, with three sisters, Viviana, Sonia, and Angela. My parents, Alfredo and Emilia, both proud Mexican immigrants, made sure that I knew my heritage, and felt proud of it. Growing up, my sisters and I would help out, working at our parent’s Mexican restaurant, Las Piramides. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Outside of school and work, I’ve always loved listening to music, messing with latest tech, and playing games with friends. My interest in tech and experiences helping family and friends with my limited computer skills, led me to study IT electives in high school. Upon arriving to college, I studied Network Engineering at Sinclair Community College before transferring to the University of Cincinnati (UC) where I completed my B.S. in Computer Engineering. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Throughout university, I grew close to Latino/Hispanic inclusive groups like Latinos en Accion as well as engineering focused teams. Looking for a way to focus my interests even further, I worked with other motivated colleagues to rekindle our <a href="https://www.shpe.org/">Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)</a> chapter at UC. At Google, I work with groups like HOLA (Google’s Employee Resource Group committed to empowering the Latinx community both inside and outside of Google) and <a href="https://codenext.withgoogle.com/">Code Next </a>(free Google-run computer science education program that meets Black and Latinx high school students in their own communities) to continue the diversity focused STEM work that got me to where I am. This also includes going back to recruit at SHPE’s convention – the convention that made it happen.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandro and Googlers prepping for the National SHPE convention.</td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’m an IT Resident in Mountain View as part of the <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/itrp/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=about-itrp">IT Residency Program</a>. The program is an immersion into end-to-end IT support at Google, and provides the opportunity to jump-start your career at Google and beyond. My favorite part about the work is that I assist Googlers from all around the world, in-person and remotely, regardless of the team they’re working on. I’ve even had the chance to travel worldwide, visiting and working from the London and Sydney offices. Right now, I’m on rotation with the Google Calendar Site Reliability Team! Learning the ins and outs of keeping production running at Google-scale is amazing as well as a mind-boggling opportunity at times.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Even though I’d thought of Google as a dream job when I first learned about the company, I never thought I’d actually get here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">My journey to Google starts and ends with SHPE. When I started studying at the University of Cincinnati, I remembered seeing informational flyers about the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. After getting involved with our local chapter, and looking for ways to get us to the National Convention, I discovered and applied for a <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-travel-scholarships/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">Google Travel and Conference Scholarship</a>. Soon after applying I got an email, letting me know Google was flying me out to the convention in Kansas City, but I knew I couldn’t go without the team that inspired the idea. So we worked with the university and sponsors and were able to acquire funding for the rest of the group to make the inaugural conference trip together! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Part of registering for the conference was submitting a resume to SHPE, so they could share with attending organizations. I’d never applied to Google as I thought I wouldn’t make it through the tons of other resumes, and even if I did, there wouldn’t be a position for someone with my experience. This was where Google proved me wrong. I’d always romanticized the idea of working in Silicon Valley, with Google at the top of the list. I thought I might visit the Googleplex as a tourist, but didn’t have much confidence that I was employable – especially at Google as a new graduate. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">After submitting my resume to SHPE, I never expected Google to reach out, but they did. It took me almost a whole day to respond to the first email because I didn’t believe it, and almost dismissed it as spam.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandro holding a clipboard in front of the Google SHPE convention booth.</td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">How did the recruitment process go for you?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Google had the most helpful recruitment process I’d ever been a part of, and SHPE only helped make it even more surreal. After convincing myself that the email from Google wasn’t spam, I spoke with a recruiter. They made sure that I understood the role and answered all my questions over a phone call. Then they planned to make it possible for me to interview in-person with Googlers at the convention. Being my first SHPE convention, I was overwhelmed by the experience of seeing thousands of professional Hispanic engineers. I was definitely nervous, but having my friends there helped. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandro and Googlers on a trip.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Complete the following: "I [choose one: code/create/design/build] for..." </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I build for representation, inclusion, and respect.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I’m inspired to come in everyday because I know the people I work with are just as passionate to help me as I am to help them. Everyday I work here is an opportunity to open the door for others who might not see themselves here, show them they’re valued by helping, and build a better place for them when they get here. From helping people communicate to reaching quantum supremacy, Google brings people together to create and inspire. I’m also especially honored to work with and support <a href="https://codenext.withgoogle.com/">Code Next</a>. I get to make sure that students keep learning.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What do you wish you’d known when you started the process?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">I would’ve applied sooner if I’d known that the <a href="http://goo.gl/aoD9fB">Google careers site</a> was so comprehensive in listing every opening. I would also recommend that anyone interested in a role take a look at the specific criteria listed. They’re as specific as they can be, and depending on what you’re looking for you might have a good chance of finding something you’re interested and qualified for. Don’t dismiss yourself and always keep looking!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Sandro in front of Google sign in Mountain View.</span></td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Google actually has tons of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/googlestudents">YouTube videos</a> about general hiring and interviewing. For my interview for the <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/itrp/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=about-itrp">IT Residency Program</a>, I studied a ton of troubleshooting methodologies, and actually reviewed my notes from my classes/studies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "roboto" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px;">Googleyness is a thing! There’s lots of facets to it, but for me, the most important narrow down to respect and helping others. What was different about Google to me compared to previous workplaces is that everyone is invited to bring their whole selves to work, so make sure you’re being yourself during the interview. </span></span><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com159tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-6635198894833151002019-10-30T08:21:00.000-07:002020-01-07T13:31:04.780-08:00My Path to Google - Mizuki Hsu, Community Inclusion Advisor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 38th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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Today’s post is all about Mizuki Hsu. Read on!<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. When I was 2 years old, all of a sudden I got a mobility disability. Regardless of countless medical examinations, the doctors couldn’t find the exact cause of my disability. Since then, I have been living as a person with a disability.<br />
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Thanks to my parents who are strong advocates for me, I could access general education, which wasn’t common for kids with disabilities. All of my teachers and friends were supportive, however, my school wasn’t accessible for wheelchair users. Most public schools in Japan still have only stairs, even today. Therefore, I had to go up and down stairs by sitting then lifting myself up stair by stair everyday from elementary school to high school.<br />
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After I finished 2 years of college in Japan, I transferred to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the U.S. where I majored in communication and international studies. Living and studying in the US changed my life completely. I found that I had equal opportunities and access to almost everything. I also learned how to advocate for myself and show my appreciation by saying “thank you” to the people who help me, instead of saying “sorry.”<br />
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I returned to Japan with a bachelor’s degree and started job hunting in Tokyo. However, I faced unexpected difficulties. Japan has a quota system for the employment of People with Disabilities (PwD). Because of that, I found that most companies focused on my disability first, not my abilities. I received a lot of email replies saying “Sorry, we are not hiring a person with disabilities.” Some companies offered me a job interview, but they limited job positions for PwD. Therefore, it was really hard to find a company that truly saw me as a candidate.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b><br />
After I returned to Japan, I wanted to continue my research of PwD employment. I was accepted to a graduate school in Tokyo and waiting for school to start, which was five months away.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCobFnwrM44vO22_29zgGc0QfqYtjZzk7KF9zIq28sbrShKSX0plZEugV_9o705Vps-k8zAV94PUNSESHGAgJhvVI3bzPsjPWVzlIfNOw8r4uioohc5b4x1oIifVmOrK0Azu3ggke24fiN/s1600/_K9A1363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCobFnwrM44vO22_29zgGc0QfqYtjZzk7KF9zIq28sbrShKSX0plZEugV_9o705Vps-k8zAV94PUNSESHGAgJhvVI3bzPsjPWVzlIfNOw8r4uioohc5b4x1oIifVmOrK0Azu3ggke24fiN/s640/_K9A1363.JPG" width="640" /></a>I contacted some companies where I had connections for my research, and asked for a short-time job that I could do until the graduate school started. One of the places was <a href="https://goo.gle/2pHlKXQ">Google Japan</a>. They recommended an internship program and I gave it a try.<br />
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Two months after I joined Google, my mind had changed. I wanted to work longer than four months (the original internship period), because of the unique working environment. My manager and team members were very supportive and I was able to become a full time employee.<br />
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<b>What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
I am a Community Inclusion Advisor on the Employee Engagement team supporting various kinds of underrepresented groups across the globe and raising awareness about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). I love this job because each employee cares about DEI.<br />
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I’m currently working on a global project to create office accessibility guidelines by partnering with other teams who manage office facilities and accommodations. If the project goes well, it would make Googlers and visitors with disabilities feel more included at Google.<br />
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<b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b><br />
I’ve been working at Google for more than two years, and I still feel like it’s is a very special place. Coming to the office is like traveling to a foreign country. We have a diverse group of people with a variety of unique experiences and ideas, so I learn new things everyday.<br />
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<b>What do you wish you’d known when you started the recruitment process?</b><br />
My experience was very good. I didn’t request any accommodation personally, but I was surprised how Google offers accommodation for candidates from the beginning of the interview process. That was something I hadn’t been asked in a job interview at other companies.<br />
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I would recommend you spend time on what you are very good at or passionate about, and become an expert in the field. By doing so, you will feel more confident in yourself and there is nothing to be afraid of taking on a challenging opportunity.<br />
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Learn more about Mizuki’s story on her <a href="https://moonrider7.com/en/">blog</a>.</div>
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-84264982991202409972019-10-24T11:32:00.000-07:002020-01-07T13:18:48.851-08:00My Path to Google - Luisa Vassalo, Associate Account Strategist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 37th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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Today’s post is all about Luisa Vassalo. Read on!<br />
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<b><br />Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. When I was 18 I moved to the United Kingdom to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Business and Management.<br />
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While at university, I worked several part-time jobs which helped me build great soft skills such as time management, leadership, and communication capabilities. During the summer months I volunteered with the <a href="https://cisv.org/programmes/">Children's International Summer Village</a> as a camp counselor educating children in conflict resolution, human rights, diversity, and a sustainable environment.<br />
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I love playing sports and travelling during my free time — I usually take time off to travel every three months!<br />
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<b>What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
I’m an <a href="https://goo.gle/applynow">Associate Account Strategist</a> in Dublin, Ireland – Google’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) headquarters. I manage small-medium business accounts focusing on the Spanish market.<br />
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I love that I am constantly communicating with people — clients, colleagues, or support teams at Google. Working with so many clients exposes me to many different business models and objectives. While sometimes challenging, it’s definitely an awesome learning experience.<br />
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Here’s a quick background on the role for anyone interested in applying: When you join Google you go through an onboarding training and gain a deep understanding of Google Ads Solutions. Once fully prepared, you start working as a junior seller – meaning that you are given a portfolio of clients. Your job is to help them build their online marketing strategy in order to meet their business goals.<br />
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After about a year, many become senior sellers, where you can decide whether you would like to keep working with a portfolio of direct clients, or if you would like to move teams and work with agencies. The main difference here is that your point of contact is not the final client anymore, but media agencies that represent clients.<br />
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After you become a senior seller, your career at Google can take many different paths depending on your career goals: sales, management, product related teams, operations, etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luisa and teammates, Álvaro, Andrea, and Aaron, at an event in Barcelona.</td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>Complete the following: "I [choose one: code/create/design/build] for..."</b><br />
I build for diversity, inclusion, and respect.<br />
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<b>What does a week at Google look like for you?</b><br />
More than half of my time goes towards client’s calls, video conferences, or face to face meetings. That is really where I get to know the client and help them implement a strong online strategy using our Google Ads solutions.<br />
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Apart from meetings with clients, I also need to ensure that I have time for administrative tasks. This includes any follow up with clients, sending proposals, and also any internal emailing.<br />
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I also make time for internal trainings and study time. We’re always learning the latest features of the products and getting coaching in order to provide the highest level of support and guidance.<br />
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After six months at Google, I was able to take on other projects. I really enjoy interviewing and coaching, so I take part in interviewing candidates and coaching the newest members of our team.<br />
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Here’s a peak at what a general week looks like for me:<br />
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<b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b><br />
The people. Google has a strong culture of collaboration, and as a result, I learn something new from my colleagues every single day.<br />
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In addition, I’m developing a wide variety of skills through my core job and projects I am involved in. In the past two years I have grown a lot as a professional and individual. It’s great because career wise there’s a huge amount of opportunities within Google. I’m in charge of my own development and career path and my managers have always supported me.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process? </b><br />
I came across Google at a career fair while I was at uni. From there I attended Google <a href="https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/events/adcamp-emea/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview">AdCamp</a> where I spent two days in the London offices meeting other students and learning about Google.<br />
During that time, I realized that I really wanted to join the company. As I said, what really caught my attention was the culture of collaboration and respect, where new ideas were always welcome and creativity was valued and seen an asset.<br />
I never thought I was a good fit for Google and I never thought I could ever get in! But the initial application was so straight-forward (uploading a CV) that I gave it a try, and it worked!<br />
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<b>How did the recruitment process go for you? </b><br />
As mentioned, I first applied to Google after hearing about the Associate Account Strategist role at a university career fair. I went through several interviews and was invited to come to the Dublin offices for the final round.<br />
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Unfortunately one of the interviews didn't go well and I didn't get an offer. I thought I could never try again! However, the recruiter suggested I work on an internship for six months and then re apply. So that’s exactly what I did! I gained some work experience and after six months I applied again and was able to secure a full time offer.<br />
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The second time around I used several online resources that were available at the time. I strongly recommend checking out this “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIMR82oO2Dc">preparing for your Google interview</a>” video, where you’ll get a peak at an example interview.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers? </b><br />
Be yourself. Be confident. In an interview I recommend trying out the STAR approach when responding to questions (Situation, Task, Action, Result) - it helps keep a concise and clear structure in your answers.</div>
Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-82117581217597336782019-10-15T09:27:00.000-07:002019-11-21T11:54:06.016-08:00Hispanic Heritage Month Pay It Forward Challenge 2019: Recognizing students making a difference (Part 1 of 3)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Google hosted a <a href="https://events.withgoogle.com/2019-pay-it-forward-challenge-hispanic-heritage-month/">Pay It Forward Challenge</a> to recognize Hispanic and Latinx student leaders who are advancing opportunities for their local communities. After receiving many submissions we’re excited to share the work of the students below and hope you’ll be inspired by their stories. Stay tuned for more features over the next few weeks!<br />
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<b>Angelica Deleon</b><br />
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Angelica is studying Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communications at Seton Hall University. As a volunteer for the <a href="https://www.unausannj.org/">United Nations Northern New Jersey chapter</a>, she leads meetings with in-government officials and discuss the importance of strong US-UN relations. She advocates for issues relevant to all, such as eradicating extreme poverty, advancing women's rights, combating climate change, and more. She also manages her own company, <a href="https://usaleon.com/">Leon</a>, an eCommerce clothing brand founded to give petite women more consumer options.<br />
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<u>Angelica’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“To anyone who wants to make an impact – discover a cause that you are passionate about and collaborate with individuals who mobilize you to effect change in our society. You can serve as a volunteer towards a cause you are passionate about or serve as a mentor to the upcoming generation of leaders.”<br />
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<u>On Angelica’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
“Gratitude. As a first-generation American, I am appreciative of the experiences I have lived through while growing up in a Hispanic household. My culture has molded the person I am today; passionate, hard-working, and resilient. As a young professional, my culture has granted me a unique advantage and perspective when contributing to the teams I have worked on. Our heritage is rich in every way. It is embedded in strength and grit. This Hispanic Heritage Month is special as we continue to thrive as a community and demonstrate relentless courage in the face of adversity.”<br />
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<b>Oscar Lopez </b><br />
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Oscar is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. This summer, he worked as a <a href="https://www.google.com/policyfellowship/">Google Public Policy Fellow</a> where he advocated for increasing broadband access in predominantly Hispanic/Latinx communities.<br />
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“My hometown of Laredo, Texas is a border city where more than 95% of its population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. In 2017, Laredo was designated as having the worst access to broadband of any U.S. city. One third of the population lacks access to the necessary resources to have meaningful social mobility. As a fellow, I authored a filing submitted to the Federal Communications Commission detailing the situation in Laredo and the need to improve access. Now, I am continuing to advocate for improved broadband access in my hometown, and plan to work with my city and state government to bring my city out of the digital divide.”<br />
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<u>Oscar’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“Many of us may have a great idea on how to improve our communities, but we end up getting stuck on the thought of whether or not it will actually go anywhere. This mental roadblock hinders us from ever putting a community initiative into motion. It is certainly difficult at first, but by pushing through these mental barriers, not only will you learn more and improve your initiative, but you will begin to gain the support necessary to expand what you are trying to do.”<br />
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<u>On Oscar’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
“My Abuela. She immigrated from Mexico to the US having not finished her middle school education. She worked her whole life as a domestic worker, and spent her weekends with my grandfather contributing back to the community through a church they ran together. She taught me that we are all capable of having an impact on the lives of others and that if we hope to make the world a better place, we must take action and start with our own community.”<br />
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<b>Elvin Galarza</b><br />
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Elvin is an engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin. Currently he works with <a href="https://movementgeneration.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/JT_booklet_English_SPREADs_web.pdf">Just Transition</a> (<a href="https://movementgeneration.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/JT_booklet_Spanish_Spreads_web.pdf">Spanish version</a>), a framework for a fair shift to an economy that is ecologically sustainable, equitable and just for all its members. He also worked with <a href="http://latinitasmagazine.org/">Latinitas</a>, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through technology, to create the Code Chica Certification program – a free curriculum that seeks to further close the digital divide by introducing high school students to web development, women and allies in tech, and college and career resources. Elvin was also recognized as a Climate Justice activist by <a href="https://www.uprose.org/">UPROSE</a> – Brooklyn's oldest Latino community-based organization.<br />
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<u>Elvin’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“Embrace open-mindedness and look at life through an intersectional lens. This not only assists us in realizing that there is injustice in everything we eat, drink, wear, use, and breathe but also encourages us to recognize that impact is remarkable no matter how trivial it seems. It's noble to want to be the grain of rice that tips the scale but there first needs to be a pile of rice before anything can tip! Let's fill it together. Let's build everywhere.”<br />
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<u>On Elvin’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
“Walls. Whether it be the physical brown bricks that are the Queensbridge Houses, the US-Mexico border wall, or the metaphysical barriers and intergenerational trauma that plague me as a Puerto Rican, I've experienced many walls in my life. Two thousand years ago, the proudest boast was, ‘civis Romanus sum.’ Fifty-six years ago, it was, ‘Ich bin ein Berliner.’ Now, in the words of my people, and to all Hispanics everywhere, the proudest boast is, ‘Pa'lante, Siempre Pa'lante!’ to the walls both abroad and at home.”<br />
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<b>Victoria Fernandez </b><br />
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Victoria is studying Marketing at Texas A&M University. Victoria manages a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWof38Tgpmt885UJTJWGmg">YouTube channel – I Live to Inspire Mental Health</a>, publishing videos in both Spanish and English.<br />
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“I talk about my life with Bipolar Disorder and how to manage mental health. I make content in Spanish because mental illnesses are stigmatized in my culture. Through my YouTube videos, I convey the message of hope to those who have a mental illness while also fostering understanding and compassion amongst people who have a hard time accepting that someone they love (or even themselves) has a mental illness. I dream of saving lives by advocating for a shift in the mindset of the Hispanic community.”<br />
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<u>Victoria’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“If you believe in a dream that can impact your community for the better, do not hesitate and go for it! If you send a message with passion, compassion, and vision out into the world, the possibilities of making a difference are endless. Let every single person you help humble your heart because it is a life that you have touched positively.”<br />
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<u>On Victoria’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a month that gives the Hispanic community a moment of reflection to see how far we have come and how far we can still go. All over Latin America, you see a variety of foods, customs, and talents. The beautiful thing about it is that we all come together and mix our different traditions. This month is a reminder how we have impacted the world throughout history, and how we will continue to do so.”<br />
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<b>Richard Quinde</b><br />
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Richard is currently a senior at Rutgers University Newark double majoring in Finance and Economics. Through the Educational Opportunity Program, Richard supports and guides students through dilemmas they may encounter as they begin a new step in their life – attending college. Richard has also started numerous organizations on campus such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eofpride_run/">EOF P.R.I.D.E</a> (Pursuing Rewards in Diversity and Education), “which gives underserved students additional support by exposing them to teamwork, leadership, and the development of professional skills that will further enhance their performance in the real world.”<br />
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<u>Richard’s advice to others</u>:<br />
“It’s never too late to start. No one puts a timeline on when you are going to impact the world. A true leader aims to empower their community, give rise to more leaders, and spread positive energy in the efforts for a better tomorrow. Make sure you put your heart into what you believe in and be the change you always wanted to see.”<br />
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<u>On Richard’s mind during Hispanic Heritage Month</u>:<br />
“Something that’s on my mind is the countless hurdles and obstacles my parents overcame and pushed through at the efforts of giving me and my little brother the opportunity for better futures. The Hispanic community has made great strides towards empowering one another and aiming to raise and create successful leaders. My family left Ecuador to allow me the opportunity to pursue my dream and have my voice heard and I will aim to complete my dream not just for me but for them too.”<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-63020779606875987612019-10-01T07:53:00.000-07:002019-10-01T10:35:05.689-07:00My Path to Google - Caile Collins, Software Engineer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 36th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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This special edition comes out just in time for the annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and features Caile Collins, a software engineer who interviewed for her current job at a previous GHC — and will be returning to #GHC19 this year as a Googler. Read On!<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I grew up in Buffalo, NY, home to Buffalo wings and Niagara Falls. I entered college as an English major, and I came out with a B.A. in Linguistics with minors in Computer Science and Spanish at Cornell University. When I’m not working, you can find me taking yoga and dance classes, walking dogs, embroidering/weaving/sewing (multi-threaded tasks!), and attending lots of musicals, plays, and comedy shows.<br />
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I am a software engineer working in Google Research on an early-stage project to help language learners achieve their goals. I was really eager to get involved with this project because it ties together my Linguistics background with my role as a product/infrastructure engineer.<br />
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I had the chance to join the team from its inception, so it’s been really rewarding to watch it develop, and I’ve been able to be very hands-on and have a lot of impact since it started as such a small team. It’s also been interesting to work together with research engineers, user experience researchers, and product managers to figure out the best path for our project; it’s a very dynamic environment, and everyone contributes different perspectives.<br />
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I originally wanted to be a speech pathologist; though I was taking more and more Computer Science classes (reaching beyond the requirements for the minor), it didn’t occur to me that I would ever pursue a career in that area. A friend of mine from my Natural Language Processing class encouraged me to come to an on-campus panel of female Google interns that she was going to be participating in (it became my introduction to Cornell’s Women in Computing Club). As I recall, the discussion centered around breaking down impostor syndrome; it clearly drove home the point well enough, because I went back to my dorm and applied to a dozen internships on a whim.<br />
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<b>How did the recruitment process go for you?</b><br />
I applied directly for my first internship, and then I interviewed in-person at the end of summer in order to come back for another internship the following year. During that summer, I learned I’d be attending the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing for the first time in October, and my Google recruiter said that I could do my final full-time interviews there. I was extremely anxious about interviewing so I decided to just jump in headfirst and do as many practice interviews as I could – with full-time engineers before my internship ended, with friends at school, and then with real companies at the career fair at school. It gradually became less scary.<br />
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When I finally got to Grace Hopper, I showed up to the interview booth extremely early to make sure I’d know where to find it; I kept circling back there, and the recruiters would give me a friendly wave and chuckle because they knew they’d be seeing a lot of me until my interviews finally happened.<br />
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Afterwards, it was really great to be able to relax and join in the celebration of Grace Hopper. I love being in female-driven environments, and having that at such a large scale, especially in my newly selected field of work, was pretty amazing. I particularly remember the keynote speeches were really inspiring; I was excited to hear Susan Wojcicki speak since I had met her that summer while interning on a team at YouTube.<br />
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Other than my very generous friends’ time and support, my most reliable resource was Programming Interviews Exposed. I’ve read it front-to-back more times than I can count, and I’ve lent it out to others since then. In my experience, working through problems alone in your head is very different from solving them out loud in front of someone, so it’s important to practice in a real interview-like setting, even if it’s just with your peers.<br />
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I wish I had known that software engineering isn’t all about what specific skills you already know, but largely about how much you’re willing to learn and adapt when tackling new challenges. Moreover, software engineering requires patience and communication to build an end-to-end product that’s meant to last. Those are great skills to have in all aspects of life, and they’ll help you on a microscale - debugging! - and a macroscale - launching!<br />
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I’ve had a lot of inspiring women in my life, from my mom, sister, and aunts, to my teachers and co-workers. In my career, I’ve been lucky to have met women who have shown me that (1) I can dare to be a software engineer, (2) I can do really well in this field by continuously learning and adapting, and (3) I can find community here.<br />
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Once I started at Google full-time, I really want to pass that impact forward. I quickly got involved in intern mentoring. Beyond feeling very lucky to work on a project I’m personally interested in and that contributes positively to the world, I’m grateful for the opportunity to act as a mentor, while continuing to feel supported by those in my own life.<br />
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Occasionally I’ll look back at early project notes and remember how little I initially knew about something that I’m now very knowledgeable about and comfortable with. Everybody has to start from somewhere, so just be patient with yourself and know that getting stuck is okay; you can always try again.</div>
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-9604792918923397552019-09-05T10:40:00.000-07:002019-09-05T10:40:04.500-07:00Google’s Code Next applications are now live — free computer science education in Oakland and New York<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The application is live for the 2019-2020 school year with <a href="http://g.co/codenext">Code Next</a> — a free (yes, free!) computer science education program for Black and Latinx high schoolers in Oakland and New York. The program works in communities to inspire and equip students with the skills and education necessary for careers in CS.<br />
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<a href="http://g.co/codenext/application">Apply now</a> — seats are limited. Applications for fall term close on Sept 13.<br />
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Code next members will have access to several courses, activities, and programs that are both “exposure-based” (basic introductions to computer science) and “immersion-based” (deeper, more practice-based coding).<br />
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<li>Team Edge (immersion-based): One-year program that focuses on building critical skills in computer science & leadership, and includes 1:1 mentoring with real Googlers.</li>
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Any student in 9th to 12th grade can apply. Because this a live, in-person program, you should live in the vicinity of the lab you apply to. We will accept applications from everyone, but strongly encourage Black and Latinx students to apply.<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-58985194472215060742019-08-28T09:19:00.000-07:002019-08-28T10:44:30.795-07:00My Path to Google: Goodman Lepota, Associate Account Strategist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 35th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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Today’s post is all about Goodman Lepota. Read on!<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I am originally from a township in the north of Johannesburg, South Africa. I was fortunate to have spent the past five years living and studying in the United States on an academic scholarship awarded by MasterCard. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Marist College in New York. I am also a graduate of the <a href="http://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/">African Leadership Academy</a>.<br />
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When I am not working you can find me reading. I was a publisher of three student newspapers from high school, prep school, to college. I am still fascinated by the different forms of creativity writers employ in their storytelling.<br />
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I am an Associate Account Strategist in Dublin, Ireland (Google's Europe, Middle East, and Africa headquarters) working with the Sub Saharan African Google Customer Solutions team.<br />
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I often say what we do is like getting a free MBA, because you learn so much from different people. My role includes consulting over 120 clients, focusing on digital growth for their businesses, and advertising. We have an unprecedented scope of successful business models across Africa.<br />
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My favorite part about the job is that I get to make an impact and help small and medium sized businesses grow. I work with some of the most exceptional and supportive people everyday. Everyone on our team is invested in making sure everyone else succeeds.<br />
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I build for a more inclusive and prosperous future.<br />
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I am excited about Google’s projects in Africa, particularly focusing on internet access such as <a href="https://station.google.com/">Google Station</a> and other internet infrastructure projects. Google is a status equalizer. It gives access to the same level of information for someone living in a rural area with less resources as it does for someone in a cosmopolitan urban area. Google creates opportunity.<br />
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<b>How did the recruitment process go for you?</b><br />
I came across the opportunity on LinkedIn and applied directly on the <a href="http://goo.gl/aoD9fB">Google Student Careers website</a>. I had five interviews with Google. Although I was in the process of interviewing for other companies, Google’s hiring process was probably one of the best. Here’s why: they paired me up with a recruiter who facilitated and communicated with me as I prepared for all the interviews. The Googlers who interviewed me also influenced my decision because I felt they were invested in me succeeding during the interviews.<br />
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I was always interested in business marketing, technology, and policy making. I was excited by the idea of taking on a challenging role after graduating from college, but even more so, I wanted to work for an organization with an amazing team. Google was that place.<br />
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There are some myths about interviewing for Google like asking you tricky and unsolvable questions, which I found to be far from reality.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
I wanted to share my advice to two kinds of students. The first one is to someone who grew up not imagining they could join Google. I can tell you now that Google will make you feel welcome.<br />
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The second one is for the students who are studying in a country that is different from their home country and looking for an amazing opportunity. Google has an exceptional team to support you in relocating in the event that you get accepted.<br />
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And I always say this to people — you always have to have that strong conviction that your dreams in life are possible.<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-69009815455387532632019-08-18T18:57:00.000-07:002019-08-19T11:35:37.937-07:00My Path to Google: Snehal Thorat, Campaign Manager<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 34th installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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Today’s post is all about Campaign Manager, Snehal Thorat. Read on!<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your path to Google?</b><br />
Hello! I grew up in Pune, India and recently graduated from NMIMS, Mumbai, where I earned an MBA in marketing. I currently work as a Campaign Manager in our Hyderabad office.<br />
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In my 2nd year, Google launched its Case Study Competition. Like others, I was extremely excited, as I wanted to learn more about the company, its various teams, and Google culture.<br />
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The entire concept of the competition was very entrepreneurial. As part of the competition, we had to provide innovative solutions to critical business problems in the fields of hardware and digital marketing. The case my team was working on required us to provide a marketing and sales strategy to increase the sales of Google Pixel in India by 10x in the next 2-3 years.<br />
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We worked on our idea for four long months. It was tough as well as enthralling. With the hard work we put in, as well as the guidance received from Google mentors and our institute professors, we won the competition. It was such a proud moment. After winning the competition, I interviewed with Google and here I am now.<br />
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<b>What’s your role at Google? </b><br />
I am a Campaign Manager on the gTech Professional Services MediaOps (gPS MediaOps) team. I am responsible for managing the marketing objectives for some of Google's largest advertisers. I advise our clients on how our products can help grow their business and maximize returns on their marketing investment. Being able to work at such scale and drive growth across businesses is the most rewarding part of my work.<br />
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<b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b><br />
The googliest part of Google are the Googlers! It is gratifying to work with so many inspiring people — each with unique identities, backgrounds, and experiences. This makes the entire experience of working at Google extremely enthralling, as well as humbling.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b><br />
As a student, Google as an org always inspired me. I have always been in awe of the interesting projects and products Google works on.<br />
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In the final national round of the Google Case Study, each team was assigned a Googler mentor and ours was Anand Devsharma — he motivated us and made us believe in our idea. I learned a lot as an individual from him, and discovered that Google is the organization where I would love to be.<br />
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<b>How did the interview process go for you?</b><br />
The entire process was exciting. Interviewing with Google felt like an accomplishment in itself. For me, the entire process was conducted virtually. The excitement increased after each of the interview rounds. In total, three interviews were conducted.<br />
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<b>What do you wish you’d known when you started the process? </b><br />
Coming into the role of Campaign Manager straight out of college, I never thought I would have so much influence and responsibility so early on. I am grateful for this opportunity. Today I work with some of Google’s largest clients, who seek my advice on how they can remain successful and grow profitably.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b><br />
There were two main resources I used - the job description itself and the Google Students Career website. It is essential to have complete clarity of the role one is interviewing for. I prepared in such a way that, for each skill and responsibility mentioned in the job description, I had references from my experiences of demonstrating those skills and responsibilities.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
Never feel like anything is out of reach. Whether it was winning the competition or getting into Google, not once did I think that the goal was impossible. Work for things you are passionate about and lean into your strengths.<br />
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I strongly believe in, and live by, the following words by Sundar Pichai, “It is important to follow your dreams and heart. Do something that excites you.”<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-28740456044090424072019-07-02T09:17:00.002-07:002020-11-17T20:41:53.737-08:00Congratulations to the 2019 Google scholarship recipients!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here at Google, we recognize the challenges faced by students from historically underrepresented groups in the tech industry. We strive to make education more accessible by creating programs to engage students around the world. As part of <a href="https://diversity.google/">our initiatives focused on expanding diversity</a>, we offer academic scholarships and trips to Google offices to learn more about our company and culture, network with a community of fellow scholars, and participate in professional development opportunities. Our goal is to not only support academic pursuits, but also empower scholars to encourage and inspire others.<br />
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We are thrilled to announce this years recipients who represent 77 universities in 17 countries. This year’s scholars have demonstrated a passion for technology, academic excellence, and have proven themselves as exceptional leaders and role models. We recently selected recipients for the following scholarship programs:<br />
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<a href="https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars">Women Techmakers Scholars Program</a> (US, Canada, and Europe, Middle East & Africa)<br />
<a href="https://edu.google.com/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/">Generation Google Scholarship</a> for high school and university students from underrepresented backgrounds in computer science<br />
<a href="https://edu.google.com/scholarships/the-google-lime-scholarship/">Google Lime Scholarship for students with disabilities</a> (US/Canada) and <a href="https://www.google.com/studentswithdisabilities-europe/">Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities</a><br />
<a href="https://edu.google.com/scholarships/google-sva-scholarship/">Google Student Veterans of America (SVA) Scholarship</a> for student veterans<br />
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Congratulations to our 2019 scholarship recipients! These students will join a community of over 2,500 Google scholars who are becoming leaders in their field and inspiring the next generation of computer science students. We can’t wait to see to see how these students continue to shape the future of computer science.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSTaWf1QRIJDKU5iiUhKNMYJm2G-Hs91IfzW6-2eCfqKcTi6w9T7LITYnbUAz8ZLV_q8TnoU3T0S3rA/pub" target="_blank">Click here to see the full list of winners</a>.<br />
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Stay tuned for our announcement of the Women Techmakers Scholars Program for Asia Pacific.<br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com640tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-39660609964874505772019-06-21T14:24:00.003-07:002019-06-21T14:24:44.577-07:00Internal mobility — switching roles at Google: an interview with Alison Agüero Dooley<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Have you ever wondered what internal mobility and switching roles looks like at Google? Meet Alison Agüero Dooley! Alison has been at Google since summer 2014, when she was an MBA student. Since then, she’s held three different roles: gTech Ads MBA Intern, gTech Ads Product Operations Manager (POM) for YouTube Ads, and Product Manager for YouTube Ads. To learn more about switching roles and advancing careers at Google, read on for Alison’s journey.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I grew up in a Peruvian household in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., and I’m the eldest of three girls. I love dancing (especially salsa and merengue), being with family and friends, devouring ice cream, and spreading the word about <a href="https://www.dreamwakers.org/">DreamWakers</a>, a non-profit for which I’m an Advisory Council member.<br />
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<b>What has your career path at Google looked like? What role(s) and team(s) have you been on?</b><br />
I was first a gTech Ads MBA intern based in New York City on a team of solutions consultants focused on supporting agencies in their use of Google Marketing Platform. I devised strategies and tools for helping my peers better understand how to allocate their focus across assigned customers, and how to make better business cases for product feature requests.<br />
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My first full-time role with Google was in gTech as a Product Operations Manager for YouTube Ads. In this role, I served as a bridge between gTech and YouTube Ads Product Managers. In one direction, I learned about new product launches from the Product Managers and made sure the gTech teams had the tools necessary to support customers. In the other direction, I surfaced relevant feedback up to the Product Managers and lobbied for development of features that would make the product easier for customers to use and for gTech to support.<br />
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After two years in the role, I transitioned to a Product Management role within YouTube Ads.<br />
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<b>What inspired you to switch roles?</b><br />
After two years as a Product Operations Manager, I started to feel the itch to push myself to learn something new. Since I was working with Product Managers frequently, it seemed like the next great opportunity to incorporate my strengths, and also build on and expand my existing skillset. My past roles had been pretty operations heavy, so I was excited to try a role where I could think more holistically about product solutions and play a more active role in setting the strategy for, designing, and delivering products.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us how you leveraged transferable skills to pivot to a new role?</b><br />
The transferable skills from my previous role were critical to starting off on the right foot in my new role as a Product Manager. From a broader perspective, in each pivot of my career I had one foot in a strength and the other foot in something new. I started in consulting, where the industry I focused on was federal government agencies and the functional expertise I developed was in operations strategy. In my first role at Google as a gTech Product Operations Manager, my functional expertise stayed in operations strategy, but my industry expertise shifted to digital advertising with YouTube Ads. In my next role at Google, my industry expertise stayed with YouTube Ads but my functional expertise shifted to Product Management. Using this approach ensured I would always have a solid foundation to build upon in each new role.<br />
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Specifically with respect to my transition to Product Management, I leveraged the deep YouTube Ads product expertise I gained from my role as a Product Operations Manager; the holistic business thinking I gained from my MBA at <a href="https://www.darden.virginia.edu/">UVA Darden</a>; the analysis, communication, relationship management, and thriving-in-ambiguity skills I gained as a consultant; and the technical skills and exposure to product development I gained in my Systems Engineering studies as an undergrad at UVA.<br />
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<b>How did the internal mobility process go for you? What did it entail?</b><br />
I first set up coffee chats with Googlers in my network to learn about roles that interested me and get their advice on how to transition. I also updated my resume and set up job alerts in our internal job posting site. As soon as any interesting roles popped up, I immediately applied. I ended up interviewing for a few roles, but none of them worked out. However, It turned out to be a blessing in disguise!<br />
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I had made sure to have a coffee chat with the lead of the YouTube Ads Product Management team I had been working closely with in my existing role. Months later, a role on the team opened up. Because (1) I had already expressed to them my desire to transition to Product Management, (2) I had gained deep expertise in their product area from my existing role, and (3) because they had familiarity with my skills and work ethic from our work together in my existing role, they offered me a chance to join the team by doing a full-time rotation.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare yourself to move into your new role?</b><br />
I leaned heavily on the generosity of others, who offered me their time in giving me advice, doing mock interviews with me, sharing their experiences with me, and more. I also made use of our internal career mentors program by meeting with an amazing career mentor several times. She was key to helping me identify the right time to start looking for a new role and in giving me strategies for making the move.<br />
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In preparing for Product Management specifically, I read the canonical books (e.g., Cracking the PM Interview), met with current Product Managers to learn from them, and did my own self study to brush up on my technical skills.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
Lean into your strengths! Yes, it’s important to make sure you’re being challenged and learning new things, but make sure you’re doing so in an environment in which you’re also building on the foundation of your natural strengths and interests.<br />
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Interested in making your first move at Google? Apply today: <a href="http://goo.gl/aoD9fB">google.com/students</a><br />
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-22459669376660850082019-06-09T15:18:00.001-07:002019-06-09T15:20:42.597-07:00Advice from Googlers heading to Consortium’s flagship MBA conference June 8-12.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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From June 8-12 the <a href="https://cgsm.org/orientation-program/upcoming-program/">Consortium Graduate Study in Mangemen’s 53rd annual Orientation Program </a>(#CGSM53, also affectionately referred to as “OP”) will take place in Houston, Texas. Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to top MBA candidates who have a proven record of promoting diversity and inclusion. 500+ incoming MBA students from 20 member schools will engage in this immersive experience where they’ll participate in various informational and networking opportunities with their educational institutions, dozens of corporate partners, and their peers.<br />
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A team of 20 Googlers, many of them proud Consortium alumni themselves, will be on the ground. Before the fun begins, Googlers offered their advice to students heading to OP and other career fairs, conventions, and conferences.<br />
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<i>Editor’s note: all Googlers interviewed and cited will be on the ground at #CGSM53, be sure to drop by our booth and say, “Hi.” We’d love to meet you! </i><br />
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<b>Can you tell us about the resources you use to prepare for a conference?</b><br />
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“Quora, Financial results/reporting for each company, company websites, Glassdoor.”<br />
- Gbadebo (Debo) Aderibigbe, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Product Manager - GCP Cloud Services Platform</blockquote>
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“I used Google and YouTube a lot to learn about various companies and industries, and to brush up on networking and interviewing skills. This was way before I even thought about working here!”<br />
- Jonathan Beauford, Yale School of Management, Student Development Program Manager</blockquote>
<b>What do you wish you knew before you attended your own Consortium OP?</b><br />
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“There is a lot of opportunity — and a lot of access, but you don't have to apply for every job! Come looking to learn. Ask questions in a space where you are competing less for resources/time than you will be during regular recruiting. Be open-minded to opportunities that drive you towards your ultimate goal for your MBA.<br />
- Debo Aderibigbe</blockquote>
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“Take the time to get to know people from other Consortium schools. You'll have the next two years to spend with your future classmates, but only a few days to network with hundreds of students from other schools. Make the most of it.”<br />
- Ryan Steele, University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, Product Support Manager - G Suite</blockquote>
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<b>What was the most exciting part of your Consortium OP experience? Any magical moments?</b><br />
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“The conferences I attended during my pre-MBA experience were some of my first times being around so many ambitious people of color that looked like me. It was truly magical. I loved making new friends and connecting with students from other schools and I've been fortunate to grow quite close to some.”<br />
- Tiffany Anderson, Emory University's Goizueta Business School, Product Support Manager - gTech</blockquote>
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“The most exciting part of OP for me was the exposure to a wide variety of companies and industries that I hadn’t considered, including Google. I was undecided on my post-MBA career path going into business school, and it was a great opportunity to learn about opportunities and industries that I otherwise may not have considered.”<br />
- Ryan Steele</blockquote>
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
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“It's easy to stretch yourself too thin in business school, focus on the things that you're passionate about and really interest you and dive into them!”<br />
- Ben Schwartzbach, New York University - Stern School of Business, Product Specialist - Hardware</blockquote>
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“Talk to all of the Googlers if you can and get their perspectives on what they and the others around them seem to do to be successful!”<br />
-Debo Aderibigbe</blockquote>
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“Google has opportunities in probably every function that you could think of (and some you wouldn't think of). Don't assume that there's no place for you here if you don't have technical skills or a particular experience. Focus on your transferable skills and keep an open mind in terms of how those skills might be applied to a new field.”<br />
- Jonathan Beauford</blockquote>
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“Be open about opportunities at Google. There are a lot opportunities to drive impact at Google as an intern and post-MBA full-time hire.”<br />
- JoAnne Williams, Columbia Business School, Sr. Financial Analyst, Retail Marketing Finance</blockquote>
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<b>Any other advice for tackling a multi-day conference?</b><br />
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“All of the companies are there to get to know you! Use the opportunity to explore companies you may not have originally targeted”<br />
- Jasmin Herrera, Tuck School of Business - Dartmouth College, Business Operations & Strategy Lead - Global Partnerships</blockquote>
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“Do your research in advance and ask tough questions — it's a two-way experience! Be you — everyone else is taken! Smile and come say hi!”<br />
- Tiffany Anderson</blockquote>
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“Be your authentic self — always.”<br />
- Dapo Adeshiyan </blockquote>
Even if you're not at #CGSM53 we hope you can apply some of this advice to your next career fair, convention, or conference. </div>
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Google Studentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15517669815238556768noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878620400258430757.post-66873045540295165722019-05-29T09:02:00.000-07:002019-05-29T09:02:36.255-07:00My Path to Google: Brian Calbeck, Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to the 33rd installment of our blog series “My Path to Google.” These are real stories from Googlers, interns, and alumni highlighting how they got to Google, what their roles are like, and even some tips on how to prepare for interviews.<br />
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Today’s post is all about Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, Brian Calbeck. Read on!<br />
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<b>Can you tell us a bit about yourself?</b><br />
I’m from the Bay Area and grew up in Walnut Creek, CA. I received both my Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree and a Masters in Engineering from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). I interned at Apple during grad school and joined Google upon graduating. I enjoy road and mountain cycling, traveling, and spending time with my wife and two daughters.<br />
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<b>What’s your role at Google?</b><br />
I’m a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer working on Google’s Data Center Infrastructure. My team figures out how and where to build the hardware that runs Google’s software. I love the challenge of working on cutting edge technology at a scale that you can’t find anywhere else. I’m currently working on building tensor processing unit (TPU) hardware to power our machine learning technology.<br />
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<b>Complete the following: "I [choose one: code/create/design/build] for..."</b><br />
I help build the hardware that runs Google.<br />
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<b>What inspires you to come in every day?</b><br />
I’m inspired by the scale and complexity of the work we do. It’s rare to work on products that will touch billions of people. I remember the first time I saw a demo of Google Photos and was amazed by the app’s ability to understand the content of my photos. Machine Learning is enabling amazing advancements in almost every industry and I love that I get to be at the forefront of that.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?</b><br />
I was really excited to apply to Google. I had always admired Google’s culture, but I never thought I would find a role as a Mechanical Engineer until I ran across the posting for my current role. I was skeptical that I’d get an interview since I was a new college grad and the role called for someone with more experience, but my dad encouraged me to take a chance so I applied.<br />
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<b>What do you wish you’d known when you started the process?</b><br />
It’s easy to get frustrated with a hiring process when you don’t see everything that’s going on behind the scenes, but know that if you’re being considered for a role you’ve already made it past the hardest part. My recruiter did a great job of talking me through the process and helped me provide an honest and accurate picture of what I could bring to the job.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?</b><br />
I prepared by reviewing the details of some technical projects I spearheaded in college and put together a portfolio with visual aides. I wanted to make sure I could clearly recall the details of the projects I worked on and communicate them to my interviewers. Interviewers at Google want to know how you think through multi-faceted problems, so having examples fresh in your mind will help when communicating your skills.<br />
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<b>Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?</b><br />
Be honest about your experience, skills, and passions and be sure to communicate how these could strengthen your prospective team. When you’re early on in your college career, look for unique jobs and experiences that interest you and relate to your course of study. Your first internship probably won’t be your dream one. I spent two summers working in a machine shop. I started out sweeping the floors but worked my way up to running the machines. That job not only gave me great hands-on experience but helped me stand out when I went to apply for opportunities later on in my college career.</div>
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