I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Google (New York, NY) in Mar 2012
Interview
Phone interview for 30-40 minutes with basic work experience in product development then was invited back to NYC Google office for a full day interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did my research and went pretty much what others have said about the G interview process.
You would have to do a hiring assessment first, then a recruiter screening follows. First round interview with the hiring manager. Majorly product sense and product improvement. The questions were not direct though.
Overall a lot of steps to the interview process. Talked to different people and had opportunities to ask questions. Many different stages which made it a lengthy process overall. Wasn't too bad.
resume screening, a recruiter call, and technical or role-specific interviews. Candidates complete coding, system design, or behavioral rounds. Onsite or virtual panels assess problem-solving, communication, and leadership. Feedback goes to a hiring committee, followed by team matching and final offer discussions.