Burning Google Bridges

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I believe in creating bridges between groups and, in general, cooperation and teamwork.  I subscribe to the Toyota Production System axiom of "respect for people".  While I believe in building bridges, there are some bridges I don’t mind burning at all.

It’s been over a year since my infamous Google Job Interview.  Since that time, Google has written me several emails, to see if I’m interested in working for them.  One of the Googlers (an ex-Amazonian-turned-Googler and very famous blogger) has written me private emails stating "Just let me know, and I’ll make it happen."   I appreciate the  emails and the solicitation. 

Burning Google Bridges

Despite my infamous Google Job Interview post, I still receive emails from Google.  One would think that I’ve burned the Google Bridge, but apparently I haven’t yet.  Maybe this post will do that for sure. 

I recently received an email from a Google recruiter who happened to have stumbled upon my blog.  Here is her email:

Hi Peter,

I came across your blog and thought you might be interested in a Leadership position here at Google.   If you would be interested in
further discussing this opportunity, I would be happy to arrange a time to further discuss more details.

Job Title: Leadership, Online Operations – Mountain View

If you would like to be considered for this position, please respond to this email with an updated copy of your resume in a Word or PDF format.
However, if you are not interested or happily employed, feel free to pass it along to people in your network.  Below is the description of the position.

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Google is looking for strong leaders who can take charge of high-performing teams in our Online Sales and Operations group. Our group needs leaders with flexibility, management experience, and outstanding decision-making skills. This role requires direct management over highly skilled client service and operations associates. Online Sales and Operations Managers drive key components of Google’s revenue-generating businesses, and thus must be able to use quantitative skills to make strategic decisions. In this fast-growing environment, Online Sales and Operations Managers must also exercise extraordinary judgment as key stakeholders in our hiring process. Strong candidates should be extremely proactive, motivated, organized, responsible, and should work well within a fast-paced group.

Responsibilities:

Directly manage high-performing teams working on the operations and support of Google’s online advertising and consumer products groups with minimal oversight.  Take a lead role in developing and implementing best practices for client interaction, sales, and services for Google’s revenue generating products.  Increase effectiveness of staff and tools by recognizing opportunities for development and proactively creating new systems and structures.  Develop metrics to measure growth and performance of the department, and provide reports as needed.  Execute projects involving quantitative analysis, industry research, and strategy development.

Requirements:

Technical undergraduate degree required and MBA from top 10 program strongly preferred.
Proven track record of success in previous work experiences.
Direct management experience strongly preferred.
Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, team environment.
Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of management within Google.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Passion for learning and creative problem-solving.
Strong computer applications skills.
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Regards,

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Google Staffing

In the spirit of full disclosure, I’m not associated with Google in any way.  I include this recruiter’s information, just in case any readers are interested — if you are, please send her your information directly.  Good luck.

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