I was rejected by GOOGLE for the data analytics apprenticeship 2025.

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their experience of applying for Google's Data Analytics Apprenticeship for March 2025. The process involved five rounds of interviews, including an online test, multiple telephonic and face-to-face interviews, and a final decider round. Although the speaker performed well in all rounds and received positive feedback, they were ultimately rejected due to 'team matching' issues. Despite the disappointment, they reflect on the valuable experience and remain hopeful for future opportunities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker applied for the Google Data Analytics Apprenticeship for 2025 after seeing a post on LinkedIn.
• 😀 The first step in the application process was an online aptitude test, which was held on November 23, 2024.
• 😀 After passing the online test, the second round was a telephonic interview, which took place on January 30, 2025.
• 😀 The telephonic interview was followed by a group session where a senior HR provided preparation materials and interview tips.
• 😀 The third interview was a face-to-face behavioral interview held on February 11, 2025, focusing on past behavior and situational responses.
• 😀 The fourth round was also a face-to-face interview held on February 20, 2025, where domain-specific and role-related questions were asked.
• 😀 The fifth and final interview was described as a casual and friendly conversation with situational and analytical questions, conducted on March 7, 2025.
• 😀 After the final interview, there was a 'team matching' phase, which is described as being based on luck and matching candidates to specific teams.
• 😀 Despite performing well in all the interviews, the speaker was rejected because they did not pass the team matching round, which is beyond their control.
• 😀 The speaker reflects that while they were disappointed by the outcome, the experience was valuable and they remain hopeful for future opportunities.

Q & A

How did you first learn about the Google Data Analytics Apprenticeship program?

I learned about the Google Data Analytics Apprenticeship program through LinkedIn. Some of my connections shared posts about the program being open, so I visited Google's official careers page and applied directly through their portal.

What was the first round of the interview process like?

The first round was an online test, which was an aptitude test. I received an email on November 23, 2024, informing me that I was eligible for the test, which could be taken at any time between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM on that day.

When did you move to the second round, and what was the format?

The second round was a telephonic interview, which took place on January 30, 2025. It was mainly an HR round where they asked about my interest in Google and my knowledge of some of Google’s products.

What happened after the second interview?

After the second round, I received a mail the same day with an invitation to a group meeting the next day, where a senior HR provided interview preparation guidance. They also shared study materials, though these were more about general preparation rather than specific questions.

What was the third round of the interview process like?

The third round was a face-to-face interview held on February 11, 2025. This round focused on behavioral and situational questions to assess how I would handle different scenarios at work.

How did the fourth interview differ from the third?

The fourth interview, held on February 20, 2025, was also face-to-face but was more difficult. The questions were more technical and domain-specific, focusing on role-related topics to evaluate my knowledge and skills in the field.

What was the last interview round like?

The final round was on March 7, 2025. It was a very casual and friendly communication round. The interviewer asked situational and analytical questions, and the atmosphere felt like a conversation with a colleague or a senior teammate.

What is the team matching round, and how did it affect your result?

The team matching round happens after the interviews and is not technically an interview itself. It’s based on luck and involves matching candidates with available teams. Unfortunately, I didn’t pass this round because I was not matched with any team, even though I performed well in the interviews.

What did Google say about why you were not selected?

Google informed me that I wasn’t selected because I did not pass the team matching process. Despite doing well in the interviews, there was no suitable team for me, and they were unable to move forward with my application.

How did you feel about the outcome of your application?

I was really disappointed, especially since working at Google was a huge opportunity for me. Despite the setback, I remain hopeful for the future and am grateful for the experience of going through such a rigorous interview process.