[erganemic]

I commented on the last post about Google hiring slowdowns, hoping that it wouldn't hit technical workers as hard, but it looks like that's not the case. I've got an L3 interview literally tomorrow. Can anyone with more insight into hiring practices comment on whether that's just a complete wash? (Outside of getting more interview experience, that is).

I know getting an offer "two weeks" (yeah, right) from now isn't gonna happen, but is there anything measurable I actually gain from doing well on the interview, e.g. skipping the phone screen or giving more positive data to the hiring committee if I end up applying again?

[UncleMeat]

Interview results live in the system forever so if you interview well but don't end up with an offer you will be a target for recruiters later and have an advantage in the hiring committee on the next attempt.

If you've already matched with a team, the key is knowing what that team is doing and whether they are on a company-critical path. I suspect the number of such L3 positions is low, but it is definitely not zero.

[slaymaker1907]

Don't take any gap between L3 and your current job of you have one. They laid off my step mom a few years ago right after she started working. Luckily, she was able to get unemployment, but L3 should not be trusted.

[capitalsigma]

Was she working as a SWE? I don't believe there have ever been SWE layoffs at Google.

[MisterMower]

First time for everything, I guess.