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Google looks for role-related knowledge, structured problem solving, leadership, and the collaboration signals often described as Googleyness.
Role-related knowledgeGeneral cognitive abilityLeadershipGoogleynessCollaboration
How to prepare for Google
Google uses structured interviews and written feedback. That means consistency matters: communication, problem solving, and evidence of prior impact all need to show up clearly across rounds.
What strong candidates do
- Practice structured answers and clarifying questions.
- Use frameworks instead of improvising under pressure.
- Show leadership through influence, not only title.
What to study
Review the published hiring guidance, then rehearse your functional fundamentals and behavioral stories with a strong emphasis on clarity.