I had a first interview with a external hired consultant. He was very pleasant and gave me all the infos needed, explained all the steps and needs Google was looking for and it was okay. But when he tried to schedule the next step, he even could send me the invite but in the next day Google turned down that, because they were restudying their structure (some days later, they announced the +-8K lay-off of 2023).

Not Bad from my experience. it’s intense but structured, really focused on both problem-solving and how well you fit into their culture. They break it down into different rounds, starting with a phone screen, then technical coding rounds, and finally an onsite (or virtual) interview if you get that far. Each stage tests a specific skill set, whether it’s coding, system design, or soft skills