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I interviewed at Google. They didn't want to hire me, but called me back every year for five years to ask what I was up to until I asked them to stop. That's no

I interviewed at Google. They didn't want to hire me, but called me back every year for five years to ask what I was up to until I asked them to stop. That's not normal. I even remember when Google started hiring in the early aughts. Instead of asking for resumes from you directly, they asked you to submit the resumes of any smart people you know. That's not normal.

beckler 7y ago
Asking for other peoples resumes is becoming the new normal for some recruiters. I view it as desperation more than anything else.
- Pmop 7y ago
  Also, by sending other peoples resumes, aren't you doing the job the recruiter is being paid to (or at least part of it)?
Bartweiss 7y ago
When I was in undergrad, a Google recruiter found my resume and contacted me about an internship. Google decided I didn't have enough background and they wouldn't even offer me a phone interview - meaning they made the decision purely on that same resume. Fair enough, they probably sent it to an engineer who disagreed. But two days later, another recruiter with no knowledge of the first messaged me about my "very interesting resume". I still hear from their recruiters at semi-random, each saying they're my "new point of contact at Google". Sometimes there's nothing for a year, then I'll get two "new points of contact' within one week. Recruiting is always a mess, but it's a bit surprising to see an in-house team get up to the same antics I expect from third party services. The most recent approach was the most persuasive, though: Dear [appplicant], I'm writing to because I saw your resume and I think you could be a great fit for Google. I'm particularly interested in your work with [background], which I think prepares you very well for [position].
tnecniv 7y ago
I wouldn't be surprised if they stole this from academic hiring. It's well known that, when professors go up for tenure at Harvard, their recommenders are required to list other people they think Harvard might want to consider hiring for the spot.

beckler 7y ago

Asking for other peoples resumes is becoming the new normal for some recruiters. I view it as desperation more than anything else.

Pmop 7y ago
Also, by sending other peoples resumes, aren't you doing the job the recruiter is being paid to (or at least part of it)?

Bartweiss 7y ago

When I was in undergrad, a Google recruiter found my resume and contacted me about an internship. Google decided I didn't have enough background and they wouldn't even offer me a phone interview - meaning they made the decision purely on that same resume. Fair enough, they probably sent it to an engineer who disagreed. But two days later, another recruiter with no knowledge of the first messaged me about my "very interesting resume". I still hear from their recruiters at semi-random, each saying they're my "new point of contact at Google". Sometimes there's nothing for a year, then I'll get two "new points of contact' within one week. Recruiting is always a mess, but it's a bit surprising to see an in-house team get up to the same antics I expect from third party services. The most recent approach was the most persuasive, though: Dear [appplicant], I'm writing to because I saw your resume and I think you could be a great fit for Google. I'm particularly interested in your work with [background], which I think prepares you very well for [position].

tnecniv 7y ago

I wouldn't be surprised if they stole this from academic hiring. It's well known that, when professors go up for tenure at Harvard, their recommenders are required to list other people they think Harvard might want to consider hiring for the spot.