How to apply for a Google internship

Google Careers website

The first step is to go to the Google Careers website. From this site you can look through the various internship programs the company currently has available. You can read different job descriptions, and also learn about the application process.

Choose an internship

Look for an internship that matches your qualifications, skills, and interests. You should also thoroughly review the job description to make sure you meet all of the provided requirements and qualifications.

Prepare your application

This step involves crafting a resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents, such as a work portfolio, that can help demonstrate your fitness for the internship. Cover letters for an internship at Google should include items like:

• How your values reflect those of the company's.

• Highlight experience in different projects you've contributed to and what you've learned as a result. Be sure to include relevant data.

• If you've had a leadership role, describe it. How big was the team? And what was the scope of your work?

• If you are a recent college graduate, include school-related coursework that demonstrates relevant skills and knowledge.

• Your enthusiasm and professionalism.

• Your contributions to innovation in the tech world.

Your resume should also be specifically tailored to this google internship.

Submit your application

Once you have all of your materials prepared you should then submit your application on the Google Careers website. Make sure to follow all instructions that are given and also be sure you have submitted all of the required information.

Assessment tests and Interviews

Many internship positions at Google require applicants to take assessment tests related to the position they are applying to. Several rounds of interviews are also common at the company.

Post final interview

If you can make it to the final interview stage, congratulations. Google normally reaches out to candidates with a decision within a few weeks of the final interview.

Here are some extra tips that can help you to get an internship at Google:

• Do not use your current resume, create a new resume, specific to the internship role you want to obtain at Google

• When applying online, do not submit dozens of applications to different internship roles at Google, select a few that you feel you are a prime candidate for, quality vs. quantity approach

• Research and prepare for the interviews and company assessment tests you encounter in Google's hiring process

• Also, be prepared to do project work, this can be prepping a case study or providing code samples

You will compete with some of the most talented people in any given field. Try to be creative and make yourself stand apart.