nytimes.com — "Google has always wanted to hire people with straight-A report cards and double 800s on their SATs. Now, like an Ivy League school, it is starting to look for more well-rounded candidates, like those who have published books or started their own clubs."
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dgaspardJan 3, 2007
Grades aren't everything. There's a difference between someone who remembers a few lines of code for a test and someone who can solve a problem from scratch.
Closed AccountJan 3, 2007
This is NOT true. I've interviewed with Google a while ago and they didn't give a flying crap about grades or SAT's. 99% of the interview was all kinds of questions, many very similar to what you find here <a class="user" href="http://cruftbox.com/blog/archives/001031.html">http://cruftbox.com/blog/archives/001031.html</a>They want to see your ability to invent, think on your own, think outside the box, and do something with your time when you aren't bossed around.No respectable company cares about SAT's. Grades maybe, but not SAT's.
soogyJan 3, 2007
Maybe not superpotential, but it seems like Aleksey Vayner is a perfect candidate according to these requirements.
jonatkins57Jan 3, 2007
I used to want to work for Google, until I read through that. I am obviously not qualified enough. Reading the solutions was interesting and informative though.
karinkimJan 3, 2007
I think all companies should be looking at a person's moral values as well as skills and talent. Ultimately what employers want is responsible, honest, trustworthy, hardworking people who are friendly and maybe have a good sense of humor.
ponygumboJan 3, 2007
Google is widely regarded to have the healthiest corporate culture of any US technology company, so it's not surprising that they have specific hiring requirements.
yahoofromJan 4, 2007
How dare Google try to hire me. I hire Google. Wait there Google, I will interview you.