Google interview questions revealed, and how to stand out in 2025
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What’s happening this week?
The secret to interview success: 12 key questions to prepare for
Google PM interview questions revealed: what they really want to see
What makes a tech CV stand out in 2025?
Think of your job search as a go-to-market strategy
Featured posts of the week
1. The secret to interview success: 12 questions to master
By George Stern
Preparation is the secret to nailing any interview. George Stern outlines the 12 questions you must prepare for and how to craft strong answers.
Key questions include:
What makes you the strongest candidate? Focus on your strengths, not competitors, and back it up with stories.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Show ambition and interest in long-term growth.
How do you handle stress? Share real examples of staying calm and collected.
Each question is an opportunity to demonstrate your impact and preparation.
2. Google PM questions revealed: what they really want to see
By Aakash Gupta
Aakash Gupta shares real PM questions Google has asked candidates, such as:
“What would you do as CEO of Azure?”
“Should Google sell sports tickets as a StubHub competitor?”
Here’s how to stand out in your answers:
Structured thinking: Show your process, not just your solution.
User-centric problem solving: Focus on user challenges first, then offer solutions.
Data-driven decisions: Back up ideas with metrics and insights.
Collaboration through influence: Demonstrate how you’d balance conflicting stakeholder needs.
3. What makes a tech CV stand out in 2025?
By Raj Ghir on Flexa
Raj shares practical insights on crafting a standout CV for the new year:
Highlight achievements, not responsibilities: Use metrics to show results, not just tasks.
Contextualise your skills: Show how you’ve used tools like React or AI to deliver value.
Include projects: Detail your role, tools used, and results. Include links to live or open-source work when possible.
Metrics matter in 2025—quantify your impact wherever you can.
4. Think of your job search as a go-to-market strategy
By Nils Davis
Your job search is like marketing a product, and you are the product. Nils Davis outlines how to create your “Minimum Viable Product Knowledge” (MVPK):
Value proposition: Define your unique skills and why you’re the best choice.
Discovery questions: Qualify opportunities by asking about company culture, size, and goals.
Success stories: Prepare stories that highlight your impact and achievements.
Objection handling: Address potential doubts about your background with confidence.
The more prepared you are, the more you’ll impress hiring managers.
Find everything on the Get Hired Toolkit
All these incredible resources are curated and categorised on the Get Hired Toolkit. Whether you need help with interview prep, crafting the perfect CV, or negotiating an offer, you’ll find everything there.
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