Financial Analyst · Recruiter Screen · Multiple Types

Google — Financial Analyst

Level: Mid-Level

Round: Recruiter Screen · Type: Multiple Types · Difficulty: 3/10 · Duration: 60 min · Interviewer: Unfriendly

Topics: Behavioral, SQL, Case Study

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Interview date: 2019-11-07

Summary

This was a recruiter screen consisting of behavioral questions, SQL fundamentals, and a business case question.

Details

I received a referral from a Google HR representative on LinkedIn. I quickly updated my resume and sent it in, which led to a phone screen. I initially thought I would join a meeting using a provided link, but the HR representative called me directly.

First, I was asked about my school, GPA, and graduation date, which I found a bit odd. Then, I was asked about my work experience, specifically, 'Tell me about a time you got advice from a stakeholder.'

For the SQL and case study portion, I was asked:

• What is the difference between inner join and left join?
• What is the difference between having and where?
• How would you increase the revenue per table for your favorite restaurant?

The HR representative's background was noisy, and I had to ask her to repeat the questions several times to confirm what she was asking. I am currently waiting for a response.