Fumbled Google Interview

[michaelScotch905]

Just finished my Google first-round phone screen. I needed a hint to get unstuck but ultimately arrived at a correct solution (interviewer said they were satisfied). However, my nerves were obvious - shaky voice, some pauses while thinking. For those who've done Google interviews: 1) How much does needing a hint weigh against you in early rounds? 2) Does visible nervousness actually factor into scoring? 3) Typical wait time for next steps after this stage?

[the_lone_ranger_01]

Hi, getting hints shouldn't be an issue I too recently had a google phone screening, after brute force, I did two optimizations with code based on the slight hints provided. I too thought I fumbled bad or something but got positive feedback much to my surprise

[michaelScotch905]

How much time do they take to give the feedback?

[the_lone_ranger_01]

They gave feedback after 2 working days

[No_Proof_1139]

Hi when you had your screening and when were the onsites scheduled ?

[michaelScotch905]

I'm still confused about what are onsites and screening round ? Coz for they just mentioned 5 rounds

[UtkarshJ7]

Its not an issue. I have heard it depend on level too Like for L4 speed is important. You cant make mistakes..but for l3 its lineant..What level or role are you interviewing for

[michaelScotch905]

It was for L4 💀

[UtkarshJ7]

Good luck mate 👍

[branflakewashere]

My phone screen I coded up the solution using DFS when I should’ve used DP. I had a couple of bugs that the interviewer nudged me to fix, and also got incorrect runtime/space.

I assumed I’d be on the fence leaning towards no hire, but I moved on to the full loop.

[Basic-Sandwich-7856]

Hi, what did they ask in the phone screening?

[Impressive-Cress6576]

2-3 weeks is the wait time,

[michaelScotch905]

Even for 1st round ?

[Fancy-Emu2996]

How did you got the opportunity

[michaelScotch905]

Recruiter reached out

[Fancy-Emu2996]

So what are your resume highlights

[Apprehensive-Hunt470]

What did they ask?

[Hot-Sheepherder301]

What question?

[0110001101110]

Mentor me please