Initial phases of recruitment were pleasant, but the interview process itself seemed to be a bit more amateur than one would expect from Google. Some interviewers were unsure of what role I had applied for, asking technical depth questions that did not seem to really align with the role I was applying for; rather, some of the questions were more specific to the interviewer's own comfort level. After ultimately passing through the interviews, I then made it to a team match phase. Until that point, I had not realized I was not already matched with a team. During the team match, I was interviewed by a possible peer who had only been on the team for a couple of months and who wasn't aware of what job I was applying for. After all of the time and effort put in (by both sides), the only feedback I received was, "The team has decided to go in another direction. Please feel free to apply to other positions." (slight bit of paraphrasing). After that decision was made, I was no longer a priority for the recruiter. You would think that after having passed the initial interviews and loop that I could have been considered for other positions. If my interview performance was not stellar enough for that, then just say so...why waste my time and your time? While I understand that Google has a long line of talented people eager to get in, the overall process soured me on Google as a whole. After 8 weeks of back and forth, it seems that the entire effort was a waste.

Good interviewers that ask a lot of questions to gauge your domain knowledge. Do not feel daunted because they just need to know your thought process. Speak more and out loud. Think out loud.