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How to get into my dream company aka Google ?
I am a 22 yo student, I live in France and am in an apprenticeship in a big company there. After my graduation, I want to work at Google as a project manager.
But I know it's very difficukt to enter this company without any computer science or data knowledge background ?
Any help ?
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Andres’s Answer
Without internal promotions from working with a more technical background I would say getting hired from outside the company from another company where you are a technical manager may be the easiest -yet still difficult- way to do it. Google is a very big and very competitive company and you need to look into the profiles of what the project managers currently look like (search them up on LinkedIn) and try to match that or better.
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
Gilda
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Christie’s Answer
Google offers complimentary certification programs in fields like Project Management and Data Analysis. These qualifications can boost your appeal to potential employers, increasing your chances of landing an interview. They also make you more marketable to other companies. Rather than focusing solely on one company, it's advantageous to broaden your search. There's a multitude of excellent companies out there. As a Project Manager in the learning and development sector for one of the top four audit firms, I can attest to this.
For more information on Google's free certification programs, visit:
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You are right ! Thank you for these advices
Gilda
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Violaine’s Answer
Hello there! Absolutely!
Build Experience: Utilize your apprenticeship fully to hone your project management abilities.
Develop Skills: Think about mastering the fundamentals of project management, Agile methodologies, and data analysis.
Create Connections: Establish relationships with industry professionals and uncover potential opportunities.
Customize Applications: Emphasize pertinent experiences in your resume and cover letter.
Get Ready for Interviews: Rehearse typical interview questions and display your abilities.
Explore In-house Opportunities: Search for entry-level roles or internships within Google.
Remember, persistence and ongoing self-improvement are crucial in today's competitive job market. Best of luck!
Build Experience: Utilize your apprenticeship fully to hone your project management abilities.
Develop Skills: Think about mastering the fundamentals of project management, Agile methodologies, and data analysis.
Create Connections: Establish relationships with industry professionals and uncover potential opportunities.
Customize Applications: Emphasize pertinent experiences in your resume and cover letter.
Get Ready for Interviews: Rehearse typical interview questions and display your abilities.
Explore In-house Opportunities: Search for entry-level roles or internships within Google.
Remember, persistence and ongoing self-improvement are crucial in today's competitive job market. Best of luck!
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Jonathan’s Answer
Establish your education on a project manager track. Identify technology companies that you want to work for including Google. If you obtain an opportunity at another Technology company the accept that position to gain experience in the industry. Once you obtain 1-2 years of experience seek out employees that work for Google to better understand the culture and strategy to move into a role within Google. Networking is critical and ensure that you have a mentor identified in the Industry who has experience. Understand what skills are needed at Google to be successful and work towards obtaining those skills.
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Thomas’s Answer
Google is indeed a pretty hard company to get into, but my recommendation would be to hone your project/program management skills wherever you can (preferably in Tech), then use that experience to strengthen your application. As a recruiter for similar roles at a large software company, it often comes down to the relevance of your experience (regardless of where you applied your skills), i.e. I need to see that you've done similar things to what I'm looking for in the role, with similar responsibilities and in a similar environment. Nothing beats experience, so get as many of them as you can early in your career. Also check their hiring page to read guidelines for what they're looking for and check sites like Glassdoor to see what other applicants are sharing.
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Mark’s Answer
Here's a friendly guide to landing your dream job. Simple steps to follow:
1. Pick out 5 companies where you'd love to be a part of the team.
2. Keep tabs on them through LinkedIn.
3. Figure out the kind of work you'd enjoy doing. Remember, job titles can vary from company to company.
4. Build up your personal 'brand' for this role. Use your education and achievements to stand out from the crowd.
5. Treat your job hunt like a project. Set clear, achievable goals and deadlines. SMART goals are a great way to go. Create a detailed plan with all the steps you need to take to secure this position.
6. Assemble a personal advisory board or find some mentors to guide you.
7. Build a strong network of contacts.
8. Create your own personal marketing materials.
9. Plan your marketing strategy. Decide which recruiters and platforms you'll use to promote yourself.
10. For the companies you're targeting, try to find some allies on the inside.
Is it going to be a lot of work? Absolutely.
But will it pay off? Definitely.
In fact, if you manage to accomplish step #7, you're well on your way to your goal.
Remember, some companies like Google are very technical, and their project managers need to be technical too. So when you're researching your dream company, make sure to check their job descriptions for the skills they're looking for.
Ultimately, you're aiming for more than just a job; you want a calling. Most people are content with a career, but each job should be a stepping stone towards what truly makes you happy. So draft your plan, review it, test it, tweak it, and test it again until you've got a well-oiled machine.
Identify 5 companies that you would like to work for.
Develop your 'brand' for this role with education and accomplishments to fill this role and develop a competitive differentiation from other candidates.
Develop a powerful network
Develop a powerful network
Develop a powerful network.
1. Pick out 5 companies where you'd love to be a part of the team.
2. Keep tabs on them through LinkedIn.
3. Figure out the kind of work you'd enjoy doing. Remember, job titles can vary from company to company.
4. Build up your personal 'brand' for this role. Use your education and achievements to stand out from the crowd.
5. Treat your job hunt like a project. Set clear, achievable goals and deadlines. SMART goals are a great way to go. Create a detailed plan with all the steps you need to take to secure this position.
6. Assemble a personal advisory board or find some mentors to guide you.
7. Build a strong network of contacts.
8. Create your own personal marketing materials.
9. Plan your marketing strategy. Decide which recruiters and platforms you'll use to promote yourself.
10. For the companies you're targeting, try to find some allies on the inside.
Is it going to be a lot of work? Absolutely.
But will it pay off? Definitely.
In fact, if you manage to accomplish step #7, you're well on your way to your goal.
Remember, some companies like Google are very technical, and their project managers need to be technical too. So when you're researching your dream company, make sure to check their job descriptions for the skills they're looking for.
Ultimately, you're aiming for more than just a job; you want a calling. Most people are content with a career, but each job should be a stepping stone towards what truly makes you happy. So draft your plan, review it, test it, tweak it, and test it again until you've got a well-oiled machine.
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