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Google Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Google job interview, here are 39 interview questions and answer examples.

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

With this question, your interviewer wants to gain a sense of your values and personal motivation because your accomplishments can say something about both of those. They're also looking for concrete evidence of your competency as they consider you for this role at Google. A successful answer will highlight your passion for your work and the aspects that give you fulfillment. Be sure to mention any accolade or outcome that directly followed this accomplishment. Assure your interviewer that you continue to set career goals in the field and would continue to do so in this new opportunity at Google.

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39 Google Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Google interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

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

  • Adaptability

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

  • Adaptability

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

  • Behavioral

    4. What is your favorite Google product?

  • Behavioral

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

  • Career Goals

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

  • Career Goals

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

  • Career Goals

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

  • Communication

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

  • Communication

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

  • Communication

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

  • Compatibility

    12. Why should we hire you?

  • Compatibility

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

  • Compatibility

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

  • Compatibility

    15. Why do you want to work for Google?

  • Competency

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

  • Competency

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

  • Competency

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

  • Competency

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

  • Conflict

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

  • Critical Thinking

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

  • Diligence

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

  • Direct

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

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

    25. Tell me about yourself.

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

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

  • Diversity

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

  • EQ

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

  • EQ

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

  • EQ

    32. What are your weaknesses?

  • Experience

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

  • Experience

    34. 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?

  • Experience

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

  • Job Satisfaction

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

  • Leadership

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

  • Stress

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

  • Teamwork

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