So, what can you do to stand out from the crowd and impress the hiring managers at Google? Well, for starters, you should avoid including these two things in your resume, as they can ruin your chances of getting an interview.
1. Typos and grammatical errors
This may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many resumes Google receives that have spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, or inconsistent formatting. These are not only unprofessional, but also show a lack of attention to detail and care for your work.
According to Laszlo Bock, who was Google's senior vice president of people operations from 2006 to 2016, typos and grammatical errors are one of the biggest reasons why resumes get rejected by Google.
In a LinkedIn post, he wrote: "Typos are deadly because employers interpret them as a lack of detail-orientation, as a failure to care about quality."
He added: "The smallest error can undo all your hard work. Proofread furiously."
2. Lies and exaggerations
Another thing that can ruin your resume is lying or exaggerating about your skills, achievements, or experience. This is not only unethical, but also risky, as Google will likely verify your information and catch you in the act.
Bock said that lying is a huge red flag for Google, and that he has seen many candidates get rejected or fired for doing so.
He wrote: "Putting a lie on your resume is never, ever, ever worth it. Everyone, up to and including CEOs, gets fired for this. (Google 'CEO fired for lying on resume' and see.)"
He added: "People lie about their degrees (three credits shy of a college degree is not a degree), GPAs (I've seen hundreds of people lie about this), and where they went to school (sorry, but employers don't view a degree granted online for 'life experience' as the same as UCLA or Seton Hall)."
Bock advised candidates to be honest and accurate on their resumes, and to focus on highlighting their strengths and achievements that are relevant to the role they are applying for.
He wrote: "Employers want to hire people who have a demonstrated track record of success in whatever they've done. So focus on the outcomes you achieved rather than your responsibilities."
He added: "The key is to frame your strengths as: 'I accomplished X, relative to Y, by doing Z.' Most people would write a resume like this: 'Wrote editorials for The New York Times.' Better would be: 'Had 50 op-eds published compared to average of 6 by most op-ed [writers] as a result of providing deep insight into the following area for three years.'"
By following these tips from a former Google HR executive, you can improve your resume and increase your chances of getting hired by Google. Remember, typos and lies are deal-breakers, so proofread your resume carefully and be honest about your qualifications. Good luck!
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