I plan to move into the Business IT sector eventually, systems analyst, IT consultant, that kind of thing. For most of the high paying jobs, however, you need 3-5 years of experience (At least in England you do) and I have no problem taking a low paying job to get that experience.
I was thinking about applying to a job at Google for that experience, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest a job I could get at Google that focued on the technical aspect of computers somewhat, and that would be a job to go for with no previous experience (ie. Just having graduated from University).
This will be in 3 years, so it's not like I need the advice mega fast. I just wanted to get a good indication of what kind of job I'd be likely to get at Google if I applied right after I graduate?
Just to note, I mean Google UK. I'm not planning on moving to USA or anything.
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What I actually want to know is what advice you guys can give me on what job is best to take for experience as soon as I graduate. You know, from your personal experience and whatnot.
I'm assuming you're looking at networking, servers, systems, tech support, that sort of thing. (As opposed to software engineering & programming.) If so, you're looking at what Google calls "Operations and IT." For example, this posting: http://www.google.co.uk/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=36913
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as you know, google isn't a small fry, they probably aren't looking to take on someone green, unless you're a great prospect with excellent grades and the right attitude, in which case the internship would be good, but you'd have to be doing it now whilst studying for the BSc or BA, it's not a post grad job. Would a commute to london be possible for you? also would your course allow you the 6 months out?
I guess I'll modify this thread to ask what the best job for a graduate is, with no previous experience? I want something techie, but maybe some business practice so I can move to higher jobs in the business area and not the techie area. If that makes sense.
sign up for a job search engine (i use totaljobs amongst others) or go into an agency, and keep your eye open for junior positions, a lot of companies look to take on tech support people post grad and train them up specifically for their own companies needs.
Helpdesk positions are often offered to graduates... they may seem a little dumbed down for you at first, but they're widely recognised as the starting place for most IT careers.
Yeah I'm not sure about Google UK, but in the states, Google is notorious for their hiring process. They had a Wall Street Journal article ( http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116156296729900433-aeEgtHI7MrZ3q88KUVmFhXIkFs8_20071022.html?mod=blogs ) explaining a little about the process. I know my brother had to go through a week's worth of interviews and several written tests to get his job there, but the benefit package they offered were awesome.
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That's not really true. Google hired my friend essentially out of high school (he works there and goes to college now), and tons of people go right from my school to working there.
Have you done any internships? Did you get good grades? If you've done both/either, and you went to college, then go ahead and apply. Google is really good about meritocratic procedures, and they'll give you a fair interview with job-related questions. Don't worry as much about the resume, prepare for the interviews and tests, and you'll have a good shot at getting in.
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EDIT: I do not read reel gud from above. Also, I'm wondering if you're a grad or an undergrad. Also, for the record, London
But Google isn't the place you go to to get experience to move on to a better job I don't think. I imagine that Google is the kind of place you get experience so that you can go to. Don't get too old though, IT is cruel like that from what I understand. Mindwrenching, huh?