MockQuestions

Google Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Google job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

Google was updated by on October 30th, 2021. Learn more here.

Question 1 of 35

How would you handle the continually adapting and changing work environment at Google?

With this question, your interviewer is looking to gauge your adaptability to change and your ability to be adaptive in the workplace at Google. Because Google operates in an ever-changing online environment and always doing what is necessary to stay at the top of their game in their market, all staff members need to be able to take on changes with ease. You need to come to your interview prepared to show your interviewer that you can embrace change. If possible, provide an example of a time when you adapted and made last-minute changes in your work.

Next Question

35 Google Interview Questions & Answers

  • Adaptability

    1. How would you handle the continually adapting and changing work environment at Google?

  • Behavioral

    2. What are one or two behaviors or attitudes that are most likely to cause conflict with you at work?

  • Behavioral

    3. What values and traits would you bring to to the Google team that would help promote teamwork and collaboration?

  • Behavioral

    4. What resources and strategies do you have in place to handle stress on the job?

  • Behavioral

    5. Working at Google, you will experience changes on a regular basis. When have you had to handle major workplace changes in the past?

  • Behavioral

    6. What challenges do you anticipate in this role if hired at Google? How would you plan to meet those challenges head on?

  • Direct

    7. What do you believe is the biggest challenge that Google faces today?

  • Direct

    8. What is your favorite Google product?

  • Direct

    9. Here at Google, we take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Are you willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement if required for this role?

  • Direct

    10. Looking at our products and services, what do you think we do better at Google than any of our competitors?

  • Direct

    11. At Google, we take pride in our ability to stay one step ahead of our competitors. How will you contribute to this trend?

  • Discovery

    12. In your own words, describe what Google's company mission means to you.

  • Discovery

    13. Google celebrates diversity in many ways. In which ways do you celebrate those different from you?

  • Discovery

    14. If you could pick a Google Doodle of the day, what would it be?

  • Discovery

    15. What do you like to work on in your spare time?

  • Discovery

    16. If you had the ultimate power, what is one way that you would help make an impactful difference in the world?

  • Discovery

    17. How do you keep up-to-date on new trends and changes in your line of work?

  • Discovery

    18. What do you think you will like about this role with Google?

  • Discovery

    19. If you had to improve in one area as you join the Google team, what would it be?

  • Discovery

    20. Culture fit is important to us at Google. How would you describe your personality?

  • Discovery

    21. Who is the smartest person that you know and why do you consider them smart?

  • Discovery

    22. If you could start your career over again, what direction would you take?

  • Discovery

    23. What excites you the most about the potential to become a Googler?

  • Discovery

    24. We seek to hire highly ambitious people. Where would you like your career with Google take you?

  • General

    25. In your opinion, what has been the biggest advancement in technology this past year?

  • General

    26. What do you consider to be your greatest work-related accomplishment?

  • General

    27. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

  • General

    28. How do you define success in the work that you do?

  • General

    29. We encourage innovation at Google. What would innovation mean to you in this role here?

  • Leadership

    30. At Google, we seek to hire natural leaders. What leadership skills and qualities would you bring to this role?

  • Operational

    31. If hired for this role at Google, how long will it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our team?

  • Operational

    32. Describe your communication style. How will it benefit you in this job with Google?

  • Operational

    33. Google hosts hundreds of university outreach events to find top talent. How would you "sell" Google to a talented graduate?

  • Operational

    34. How would you explain Google Ads to someone unfamiliar with online advertising?

  • Operational

    35. We consider research to be the backbone of what we do at Google. Do you think it's important to conduct research before beginning a project or would you rather jump right in?