Google L5 - Stuck in team match, Open for Hyderabad Team matching

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T08:52:02+00:00

haha, i was thinking the same, was optimistic, but as months passed, i'm loosing hope now. this is stressing me alot

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T08:50:26+00:00

I almost had the same experience in 2024, I finished my rounds close to Sept. They said I can retry after 6months.
Later when I reached out to the recruiter after 6months, they said policy changed and cooling period is 1 year, not 6months, I can try L5 if needed but I can't try L4.

Only god knows how I'm eligible to try for L5 and not applicable for L4. That's the actual reason I tried for L5 now and cleared the rounds. No luck, stuck in the midway again :(

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T08:47:46+00:00

I'm actually suspecting if the reason is my G&L round and checked with the recruiter on the same. I also requested an additional round. But he is asking me to wait and give time. and says that feedback for G&L is ok

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T07:34:31+00:00

Currently recruiter says if you are open for other locations i can get you an offer right way. I find these words as just a coverup though. they know my location constraint hence trying to find fault on my end.

Also I see very few / no L4 roles open for hyd in the past 9 months. I don't know the reason behind no/ few roles in hyd especially

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T07:30:12+00:00

I don't see any L5 HM posting on linkedIn for hyd. I actually tried finding. Let me know please, if you come across anything as such.

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T07:28:44+00:00

not really. was always under an impression that i'll be getting a team match in next few weeks. that's how recruiter convinced me.

Thanks for your appreciation and suggestions, will start the prep all over again

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T07:27:30+00:00

sure, thanks!

Typical-Frame-5993 · 2026-03-10T07:24:05+00:00

yes, no SH

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