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The positive image and success the company has achieved over the years has made working at Google a dream for 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 fields.

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

In 2019, the company's fortune was valued at approximately US$309 billion. And in 2020, according to the magazine... FortuneBack then, Google was the best place in the world to work.

Brazil was the first country to host 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's true that some people are drawn to Google because of its relaxed work environment, with offices full of game rooms and break areas, free meals, and flexible hours. However, the truth is that the multinational technology company offers many other advantages to its employees. See more in the topics below.

Environment

It's impossible to talk about working at Google without talking about the environment, as mentioned earlier in this article. What we see in movies, like "The Internship," is the absolute truth.

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

Culture

Google's strongest work culture is entirely tied to innovation through technology. People who work 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 style is so named because it is a structure that doesn't emphasize power dynamics. 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 so on, it is important to have professionals within the company who can answer the questions of each of these users.

Google is still concerned about not always hiring "the same" people. For them, it's important to have people from different social classes, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. In addition to the inclusion of people with disabilities.

How does the selection process work to work at Google?

Contrary to what many people think, Google isn't that interested in which university 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 several stages to verify if they have the necessary "Googly" qualities and how they would react in certain situations.

But in addition to these specific company details, it's always good to consider the aspects discussed in the topics below, check them out!

Good preparation

It is essential, for any position and at any company, that the candidate researches the place beforehand. Going to a job interview without knowing anything about the company is certainly a sign of undervaluing your skills.

Therefore, 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 agree with its ideals.

Good resume

Present a strong resume. Highlight your strengths and achievements in a clear and concise way that demonstrates your skills in a day-to-day work environment.

But remember not to lie or exaggerate. Tell only the truth.

Persistence

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

Teamwork and dedication

Google is very concerned with hiring professionals who understand the importance of teamwork. For them, someone who is completely attached to a hierarchical system will not thrive in the company, since all projects are done collaboratively.

It's important to understand that one moment you might be leading a group, and the next you might stop being the leader and become a member.

Latest job openings at Google

In December 2021, in Brazil, there were approximately 80 open positions at Google. These positions were located both in Belo Horizonte, for programming roles, and in São Paulo, for other areas.

The first step to applying for vacancies is to select the vacancy you are interested in by accessing the area of careers From Google, using the "Brazil" filter. It is also possible to 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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