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>However, the OP comes from a strong academic background and Google is quite hand-in-glove with premier universities and research institutes. Hence he already h
by endtime 14y ago
>However, the OP comes from a strong academic background and Google is quite hand-in-glove with premier universities and research institutes. Hence he already has credibility inside of Google.
I don't think it really works that way. Being associated with a top school helps a lot in getting an interview, but past that I don't think it helps with anything at all (if I'm wrong, please let me know, I am missing out :) ).
- acchow 14y agoFrom my brief view on the inside, it certainly didn't feel like anyone cares what school you went to.
- ultimoo 14y agoI would think it would also help in forging the right affiliations with influential alumni, especially in a large corporation. I'm only second guessing though, I didn't go to a top notch school and neither do I work in a large corporation like Google.
- sheri 14y agoIt does help getting an interview, but can also help tilt the balance in tight interview decisions. I presume it would be easier to make the case for folks with degrees from elite schools.
- Nitramp 14y agoIs that your actual experience on a Google hiring committee, or are you guessing (can't tell from your comment)?
- pseut 14y agoThe OP taught at a top school which is a much bigger deal than graduating from one.
- Nitramp 14y agoSeconded, I have no idea where my colleagues went to University, and I don't really care either. The only things that gets you credibility within Google in my experience is delivering good stuff and being helpful/knowledgeable in conversations with your peers.