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Why do some CVs look like a Facebook profile or a box of breakfast cereal?
Why do some CVs look like a Facebook profile or a box of breakfast cereal?
- Because they believe it will attract the attention of potential employers (correct)
- Because they want to stand out from other applicants
- Because the writers want to show off their creativity
- Because they think it is a requirement for certain job positions
What do Fortune and Forbes magazines say about Google Inc.?
What do Fortune and Forbes magazines say about Google Inc.?
- Google Inc. is the most innovative company in the world
- Google Inc. is the most profitable company in the world
- Google Inc. is the best company in the world to work for (correct)
- Google Inc. is the largest tech company in the world
How many people around the world try to get a job at Google every year?
How many people around the world try to get a job at Google every year?
- More than 5000
- 2 million (correct)
- 399
- 5000
How many people succeed in getting a job at Google out of the two million who apply?
How many people succeed in getting a job at Google out of the two million who apply?
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What did one applicant do to try to stand out when applying to Google?
What did one applicant do to try to stand out when applying to Google?
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Study Notes
Unconventional CVs and Google's Hiring Process
- Some CVs are designed to be attention-grabbing, resembling a Facebook profile or a box of breakfast cereal, in an attempt to stand out from the competition.
Google's Popularity and Competitive Hiring Process
- Fortune and Forbes magazines have featured Google Inc. as a prominent company, highlighting its desirable work environment.
- Approximately 2 million people worldwide apply for a job at Google every year.
- However, only a small percentage of applicants succeed in getting hired, with a very low success rate.
Unique Job Application Strategies
- One applicant attempted to stand out by using an unconventional approach to get noticed by Google's hiring team.
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