Google Interview Experience

I am going to share the experience of the first interview of my life it was with Google so let’s start

I was quite nervous when I received my first interview call during my first year of college. The opportunity to clear the aptitude and coding rounds for one of the toughest companies was incredibly exciting. It felt like an achievement, especially considering it was my very first interview request from any company.

Upon receiving the email inviting me for an interview, I couldn’t help but anticipate the usual polite rejection message. However, I decided to muster the courage to open the email and see what it had to say. To my pleasant surprise, there was a scheduled time for me to confirm my availability for the interview. I promptly selected a date and time and double-checked the time zone difference since it was for a position in Tokyo, Japan.

Living in a hostel at the time, I shared the interview instructions with my roommates. Given that it was my first interview, I meticulously read through the provided instructions, even though they were quite lengthy and detailed.

The day of the interview arrived, and I made sure to be prepared well in advance, joining the interview link 15 minutes early. Five minutes before the scheduled time, my interview began precisely on time. The initial questions revolved around coding, and I managed to answer all of them confidently. The interviewers then shifted their focus to Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), and I was pleased to find that I could answer their questions effectively.

Next, they inquired about my technical knowledge and asked me to share details about my projects. As the interview progressed, they also posed fundamental questions, such as “Why should we hire you?” This helped me showcase my skills and enthusiasm for the position.

To my surprise, they veered in a different direction and asked me general knowledge questions. Given that I was from Haridwar, they asked about the tributary of the Ganga River in the city. Further, they inquired about the tributary of the Ganga River in my hometown. These questions caught me off guard, and I struggled to provide satisfactory answers.

However, without dwelling on my inability to answer the general knowledge questions, the interviewers swiftly shifted the conversation back to my technical knowledge. In a relatively short time, the interview concluded. Despite my initial nervousness, I found the experience to be enjoyable and enriching.

The interviewer appreciated my performance and provided valuable suggestions, making the entire process a positive learning experience. Her friendly and supportive demeanor made the interview a memorable and encouraging milestone in my journey.