Getting a job at Google, the fifth highest paying company in the world, is a dream for everyone. Salaries for apprentices alone are around $80,000 a year. Software engineers are hired with six-figure salaries, which equates to around $120,000.
For the last few years, Bangladeshis are also finding their place in this huge technology-based company. They are flying Google's test through considerable scrutiny based on merit. Join the final workforce of around 4,000 recruits, who are selected from around 2.5 million applicants every year.
In a recent interview, Google's parent company Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai talked about these issues in detail. He explained what Google looks for in applicants, or how the company looks for 'entry-level' jobs or entry-level jobs at Google.
Sundar Pichai said, Google is looking for 'Superstar Software Engineers', with the willingness to learn new things and the mindset to face new challenges. Pichai also said that creativity and innovation are also valued at Google. He also brought forward the issue of giving free food.
According to him, it helps in building team thinking and fostering creative thinking. Sundar Pichai also spoke about his personal experience in the interview. Sundar Pichai said that in her early days at Google, she used to spend a lot of time in the cafeteria. Sundar Pichai reminisced that various work-related discussions were held there.
Cafes work in spontaneous interaction and developing new ideas. He emphasized that the benefits of such initiatives by Google far outweighed the costs. It plays an important role in fostering a collaborative environment at Google.
As of June this year, more than 1 lakh 79 thousand employees are working in Google. US tech continues to excel in attracting top talent. According to Sundar Pichai, about 90 percent of job seekers who receive a job offer at Google accept it. This reflects the company's strong appeal and position in the competitive job market.
As competition for entry-level jobs becomes fiercer, candidates must stand out, do something different.
Former Google recruiting officer Nolan Church told Business Insider that job seekers should be well prepared. This means not only understanding Google's values, but also having a clear understanding of specific elements of the company's goals and objectives. Church advises job seekers to share their passion, determination and professional success with others.