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The good image and success that the company has achieved over the years has made working at Google the dream of many people around the world.

History of Google

Google was founded in 1998 by Stanford University doctoral students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and has become one of the most important companies in the online and software sectors.

Due to its reputation for a relaxed environment, good practices and high technological innovation, working at Google has become the dream of many recent graduates, or even for those looking for an internship.

In 2019 the company's fortune was valued at approximately US$1.4 billion. And in 2020, according to the magazine Fortune, Google was the best place in the world to work.

Brazil was the first country to receive a Google headquarters outside the United States and this happened in Belo Horizonte in the early 2000s.

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What to expect when working at Google

It is true that some people are interested in Google because of its relaxed environment, since its headquarters are full of game and rest rooms, free meals and flexible hours. However, the truth is that the technology multinational offers many other favorable aspects to its employees. See more in the topics below.

Environment

It is impossible to talk about working at Google without talking about the environment, as mentioned earlier in this article. What we see in movies, such as “The Internships,” is the purest truth.

Google's headquarters around the world have kitchens equipped with free food for employees, break rooms and game rooms that can be used at any time of day, bicycles for getting between buildings, green spaces and more.

Culture

Google's strongest work culture is all about innovation through technology. People at the company believe that a more connected society tends to be a more just society.

They believe that with more technology, people have more access to information, and therefore, wiser and better decisions are made.

Collaboration

Google uses horizontal management. This management is so called because it is a structure that does not value power relations. In this way, everyone involved in a project feels that their contribution is valued and their suggestions will be heard.

Because of this method, employees are encouraged to take a stand and express their opinions on all projects.

Diversity and inclusion

For Google, diversity is a competitive advantage, since the platform has users from all over the world, from the most diverse age groups, religions, cultures and the like, it is important to have professionals within the company who can answer the questions of each of these users.

Google is also concerned about not always hiring “the same” people. For them, it is important to have people from different social classes, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. In addition to including people with disabilities.

How the selection process works to work at Google

Contrary to what many people think, Google is not that interested in what college you went to or what your grades were. For them, what really matters is whether the candidate has the profile to be a Googler (as the professionals who work there are called).

Therefore, the candidate goes through some steps to check if he has googliness and how he would react in certain situations.

But beyond these company particularities, it is always good to have the aspects of the topics below, check it out!

Good preparation

It is essential, for any vacancy and in any company, that the candidate researches the place first. Going to a job interview without knowing anything about the company is certainly a sign of devaluation.

So, do your research and read a lot. Understand the company’s values, what it provides, why and to whom. Show that you are interested and that you share its ideals.

Good resume

Present a good resume. Highlight your strengths and achievements in an objective way that demonstrates your skills in the day-to-day work environment.

But remember not to lie or exaggerate. Just tell the truth.

Persistence

Persistence is one of the most important characteristics for Google. Having the ability to understand and solve problems is essential for the company.

Teamwork and dedication

Google is very concerned about hiring professionals who understand the importance of working as a team. For them, a person who is completely attached to the hierarchical system will not do well in the company, since all projects are done collaboratively.

You need to understand that at one moment you may be leading a group and at another moment you stop being the leader and become a member.

Latest job openings at Google

In December 2021, in Brazil, there were around 80 open positions to work at Google. Both at the Belo Horizonte headquarters, in the case of programming vacancies, and at the São Paulo headquarters, for other areas.

The first step to applying for vacancies is to select the vacancy of your interest, accessing the area of careers from Google and using the “Brazil” filter. You can also use more filters such as skills and qualifications, level of education, types of work (such as permanent and internship), among others,

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