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The Importance of Culture Fit in Google's Hiring Process
52:31 - 59:10 (06:38)
Google's hiring process includes evaluating candidates not only on their technical skills, but also on their cultural fit. This approach has helped the company build a strong team with diverse skills and experiences.
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Hiring smart people alone doesn't guarantee success.
52:31 - 55:47 (03:15)
Summary
Hiring smart people alone doesn't guarantee success. A team that cares about what they build and is motivated is essential for generating a larger product than the sum of its individuals.
ChapterThe Importance of Culture Fit in Google's Hiring Process
EpisodeRajat Monga: TensorFlow
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Along with assessing technical skills, Google's interviewers rate candidates on culture fit with the company.
55:47 - 58:15 (02:28)
Summary
Along with assessing technical skills, Google's interviewers rate candidates on culture fit with the company. This is a crucial part of the hiring process as a lack of motivation to do well at the job would make it difficult for even the most intelligent candidate to succeed.
ChapterThe Importance of Culture Fit in Google's Hiring Process
EpisodeRajat Monga: TensorFlow
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The balancing of product development and engineering excellence is crucial at Google, as they aim to ensure that their products work efficiently without cutting corners.
58:17 - 59:10 (00:53)
Summary
The balancing of product development and engineering excellence is crucial at Google, as they aim to ensure that their products work efficiently without cutting corners. Though difficult at times, their core culture of engineering excellence remains unchanged.