11 Essential Qualities You Need To Get A Job At Google

By siliconindia  |   Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 00:26 IST   |    1 Comments
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Google Wants To Know How Much Candidates Have Accomplished Compared To Their Peers
As Google looks for varied qualities while hiring, It also gives exposure to peer activity that drives learning and changes in their work accomplishments. Additionally, Google also wants to know how much candidates have accomplished because a stand-out resume would only specify their accomplishments and how they compared to others. 
Laszlo Block gives a better example: “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.”
Google Looks For Employees Who Know When to Step Up and Take A Leadership Role
Coming up through the ranks, many might have heard some old-school managers tell that employees  needs to take ownership of their job. But out here is Google it’s among one of the traits while hiring.
Laszlo Block exclaims, doesn't care for "traditional leadership." Did you take the fast track to becoming president of the chess club or vice president of sales?
He further adds that, "We don't care," he insists. "What we care about is, when faced with a problem and you're a member of a team, do you, at the appropriate time, step in and lead. And just as critically, do you step back and stop leading, do you let someone else? Because what's critical to be an effective leader in this environment is you have to be willing to relinquish power."
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