Google Technical Support: Week VI - Technical Interview

Question 1

What type of resume format works well for new graduates or candidates with limited work experience?

Answer 1

A Functional or Skill Based Resume

The focus of this format is more around your skillset, rather than your work experience. You can include a brief summary of qualifications, followed by a list of skills with examples for each. This format works well for candidates with less employment history, but lots of applicable skills.

Question 2

What is the best sentence format for listing skills in a resume?

Answer 2

Action Verb + Specific Task + Quantifiable Point

For example: “Automated imaging process for new computers, reducing 90% of manual work for the IT team.”

Question 3

What is a term for the general topics that you are knowledgeable about, as in customer support, networking, system administration, programming, etc.

Answer 3

Relevant skills

Question 4

This is a short summary of who I am, what I do, and why you might be interested in what I have to say.

Answer 4

Elevator pitch

Question 5

What are 3 good components to include in an elevator pitch?

Answer 5

1. What you are passionate about
2. How you would like to grow
3. What you’re looking for in a new role

Question 6

What’s a good rule of thumb about mentioning specific concepts or technologies?

Answer 6

Be able to succinctly explain them and articulate why you might choose one thing over another.