Goutam Nair, a software engineer at Google, credits networking and a well-crafted résumé for landing his job. He shared his key tips: Highlight relevant projects and open-source contributions, quantify impact with results, and keep the résumé concise, focusing on action verbs.
He advises against listing unproven skills. Nair also emphasized networking through cold LinkedIn reach-outs to recruiters, managers, and engineers, using a brief template to introduce himself and express interest.
His interview preparation involved online research, mock interviews, and problem-solving practice. Nair notes that Google values problem-solving over memorized solutions, which set them apart from other companies.