What diverse backgrounds do Google employees come from?

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The discussion revolves around the diverse educational backgrounds of Google employees, particularly focusing on those who do not hold degrees in fields directly related to computer science. Participants explore the types of degrees and experiences that may lead to employment at Google, as well as the relevance of various academic disciplines.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about the backgrounds of Google employees who are not software engineers or do not have degrees in computer science.
  • Another participant references a website that lists various departments at Google, suggesting that there may be roles outside of traditional computer science fields.
  • A participant shares anecdotal evidence of a friend working at Google without a computer science degree, indicating that non-traditional paths may exist.
  • There is a suggestion that some employees may have taken tests as part of the hiring process, although details are not specified.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific backgrounds of Google employees, and multiple viewpoints regarding the relevance of various degrees remain present.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific data or comprehensive insights into the hiring practices at Google, and assumptions about the relevance of different academic backgrounds are not fully explored.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in employment at Google, those exploring career paths in technology, and researchers studying workforce diversity in STEM fields may find this discussion relevant.

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I understand that many of Google's employees would be under the title of "Software Engineer" and probably did exactly that at university, but I'm interested in knowing the background of those who didn't get a degree in a field directly related to computer science (assuming there is some). Is there any way I could get this information?
 
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Well, I found http://www.google.ca/jobs/meet.html , but I hardly consider computer engineering or mathematics a far cry from google's "standard" :p
 
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Well...

cscott said:
I understand that many of Google's employees would be under the title of "Software Engineer" and probably did exactly that at university, but I'm interested in knowing the background of those who didn't get a degree in a field directly related to computer science (assuming there is some). Is there any way I could get this information?

Found this post randomly on Google. :smile: I can tell you that I do have a friend working for Google and he has no degree in computer science. I think he had to take a test, before… I know my answer comes after a year, but hope’s not to late!
 
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Cool. Thanks, your reply is appreciated :)
 

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