How does a Google offer negotiation work for software engineers? Should you even negotiate your salary at all? How important is interview performance in getting a good offer? In this video, Google tech recruiter Amy Miller and ex-Google software engineer Clement Mihailescu go over some tips to navigate the offer negotiation process and more.

Note: the information in this video does not represent the official stance of any single company; it’s merely the product of individual opinions and experiences.

Part I: https://youtu.be/Yfs4kCG-nNA

Amy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymil
My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementmihailescu
Amy’s Blog: https://www.recruitinginyogapants.com
AlgoExpert: https://www.algoexpert.io/clem
How I Negotiated My 0K Facebook Offer: https://youtu.be/DSxhgejP0u4

0:00 – Introduction
1:15 – Important proverb
1:29 – Conversation starts
2:02 – Can your offer get revoked if you try negotiating?
4:27 – Are recruiters really and candidates really friends? Are recruiters really looking out for candidates?
8:14 – What’s some advice to make the general offer negotiating process less awkward and more fruitful?
12:27 – What can candidates do to get a better offer right off the bat?
16:19 – Can recruiters at big tech companies like Google give candidates interview feedback if they got rejected?
19:51 – Is there anything specific to do or to be on the lookout for if you’re interviewing with Google for the second time?
21:22 – Midpoint recap
21:51 – Can excelling in competitive programming help you land an interview?
22:14 – What sets Google apart from other FAANG companies?
23:11 – Can you be considered for a full-time SWE job even if you’re working on a master’s degree, or do you have to apply for an internship in that case?
23:33 – How much of a disadvantage, if any, is there to apply for a Google SWE job with a mechanical engineering degree?
24:16 – How do I become the CEO of Google (seriously)?
26:41 – Conclusion

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