Ask HN: Technical skills needed for any Google interview/job?

by citizenkeys on 5/17/2011, 11:45 PM with 3 comments

I'm considering working at Google. My degree is in business management. I'll be applying for a non-engineering job. However, I'm sure I'll need some technical skills for an interview.

So here's my question: What technical skills will I absolutely need for any interview or job at Google?

  • by jranck on 5/18/2011, 12:24 AM

    You best bet would be the job description for the job you're applying for. You could also check out glassdoor.com to see what previous interviewers have encountered.

  • by wuster on 5/18/2011, 3:20 AM

    I'm a Googler, but I am offering my personal opinion - at a high level, you should be a passionate and knowledgeable user of technology. This means you're a power user of some tools, and knows how to leverage the right tech tools to get your job done. Also - always think about how to "put the user first".