Can you tell us about your decision to enter the process?
I was interested in Google because of the professional but casual culture that the company embodies. Google is constantly in the top 3 companies to work for every year. I also taught computer science to middle-school boys while in college, so I felt equipped to apply for a role as a Computer Science Teaching Fellow.
How did the recruitment process go for you?
Days before graduating, a good friend shared with me an application to a Computer Science Teaching Fellowship (now known
as CSSI). I had no clue what it was all about, but I decided to apply since I didn't have any offers on the table. I don't know how confident I was that I’d get the role, but I was extremely confident in what I knew and how my unique experiences helped me learn how to code.
Can you tell us about the resources you used to prepare for your interview or role?
I reviewed all of the CS-based lessons I taught to my middle-school boys and organized them by the impact they had on my students. This prepared me to speak on specific situations and key learnings during the interview process.
Do you have any tips you’d like to share with aspiring Googlers?
Identify the thing that uniquely makes you the person you are today and bring that to the table each and every day.
Interested in CSSI? Head to the
CSSI site to learn more and apply today!
