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    How long should my resume be?
    Shannon O'Brien, MA, EdM
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    Shannon O'Brien is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Whole U. (a career and life strategy consultancy based in Boston, MA). Through advising, workshops and e-learning Whole U. empowers people to pursue their life's work and live a balanced, purposeful life. Shannon has been ranked as the #1 Career Coach and #1 Life Coach in Boston, MA by Yelp reviewers. She has been featured on Boston.com, Boldfacers, and the UR Business Network. She received a Master's of Technology, Innovation, & Education from Harvard University.
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    A good resume should be about 1 page, but it's okay if it's a little shorter if you don't have much experience yet. People these days have short attention spans and they want to be able to get straight to the point.
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    Are Google employees happy?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    Google has a reputation for having an exceptionally supportive company culture. There are tons of perks associated with the job, but some employees complain that it comes at the cost of being independent from the company and having a good work/life balance.
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    What is the average salary of a Google employee?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    Google salaries are variable depending on the type of job the employee is doing. For example, according to Glassdoor, the average software engineer salary is around $135,000 per year, while the average program manager makes $122,788 per year.
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    Is it hard to get a job at Google?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    Yes, jobs with Google are in very high demand, so there’s lots of competition. Some sources say that Google gets 2 million applications a year, and that landing a job with them is significantly more difficult than getting accepted to Harvard, based on the application versus acceptance rate. However, if you’re able to build up the skills they’re looking for and craft a stellar resume, then there’s always a chance you can get an interview.
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    Is it necessary to have work experience before applying to work in Google?
    Community Answer
    No it isn't but you must extraordinary, as outlined above. What are you bringing to Google that other people aren't? How inventive and innovative are you? Come up with all the ways that you've already tried to make the world a better place and provide evidence of that to Google.
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    Are there jobs for people who got poor marks in school?
    Chirag Chiru
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    Possibly. If you have enough skill, leadership skill and other management qualities, you may get a job in Google.
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    I'm 17 years old, and I've dreamed of working there. What should I do for work there?
    Community Answer
    Most work at Google is related to programming or computer science. You could go to college and study that, or work hard to learn it on your own. Just know that jobs at Google are very competitive and you have to be exceptional to be hired.
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    Does Google provide any training for new graduates?
    Community Answer
    Yes, plentiful--just like all other companies. You will be thoroughly trained and prepared for the job
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    Are there any qualifications one must have to be considered?
    Community Answer
    There are specific qualifications for each job; not all jobs at Google are the same. It depends on what you want to do there. Most of them will require a college degree.
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    What does Google focus on?
    Community Answer
    Its main focus is on the user. Whatever you look up on the web, Google tries come up with some options for you. So if you search "biography," Google will do its best to find you one.
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    What kind of degree should I pursue to get a job at Google?
    Community Answer
    They have diverse needs but Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Business, and Marketing are all safe bets.
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    What diploma or degree is necessary to apply for a Google job?
    Community Answer
    A bachelor's degree is probably the minimum. If you have a master's degree you will have a better chance. You most likely won't get the job with a high school diploma.
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    Can anyone from Google help me to learn good web design?
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    Most likely not. It's your responsibility to educate yourself before you consider applying for a job at Google (or anywhere else). Sometimes there are internships available, which could give you some experience in the area, but you generally have to be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's degree program to be qualified for those. For most people, it would be best to get a degree or at least take some classes. There are also websites like W3Schools and Khan Academy that provide free learning resources.
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    What is Google looking for in an interview?
    Community Answer
    Most likely Google is looking for how confident you are in what you are saying, your ideas, and how innovative you are.
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    What is the search algorithm that Google uses?
    Community Answer
    Google uses an algorithm called PageRank that is named after Larry Page, one of Google's founders.
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    How many times can I apply for a job at Google?
    Community Answer
    If you fail an interview 3 times, there is no chance that you will get accepted. So to answer your question, you can apply "unlimited" times, but once you've had 3 interviews and you've blown them all, there's no point in applying further.
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    What kind of jobs are there for someone with a computer science background?
    Community Answer
    A student programming developer job would fall under that category.
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    What are the list of jobs at Google?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Type "Jobs at Google" into your online search engine to find Google's career page where all the jobs are listed and updated regularly.
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    Can students from Bachelor of science in computer science degree get job in google?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Yes! All types of degrees (or even no degree at all!) can get jobs at Google as long as you have the necessary experience and skills.
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    How much probability for getting a good job in GOOGLE BY learning c language?
    Emily Berger1
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    Learning different coding languages will definitely improve your chances of getting a job at Google, though how well you do in your interviews by answering questions is important too.
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    What are the requirements to get a job in Google and how to apply for it?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    The requirements for each job will be slightly different and will depend on the subject area. Make sure you know a lot about what the job entails, and apply for the job through the Google career page.
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    If I am gratuate from chemistry not from computer science I am eligible or not?
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Yes, people from all degree backgrounds can get jobs at Google. Gain experience in the type of field you're hoping to apply for a job in, and you'll be more likely to get the job.
  • Question
    Does Bangalore Google hire Animators / Graphic Designers??
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    It's very possible! Check on the Google career page frequently to see which positions are available in Bangalore.
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    Is there any possibility that can civil engineer be hire in google
    Emily Berger1
    Community Answer
    Yes! While you'll need to learn technical skills like coding, having a background in civil engineering is valuable.
  • Question
    Can I apply for a job in Google in middle of bachelor's degree?
    Tanush Mishra
    Community Answer
    Yes! But you should be professionally extraordinary at coding and logics. You can focus on JavaScript, Python and C++, with practice you will become better.
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