Google is indubitably the most popular and most exciting company in the world today. According to its corporate website, its mission is to organize the worlds information and make it universally accessible and useful (Google, 2010). Google ranked first place in Fortune Magazines annual Best Companies to Work For, besting other top companies for two consecutive years, in 2007 and 2008. The most cited reason its performance as a top employer is because of its internal company culture. Google is the ultimate global company and is described as high-energy, fast paced work environment (Google, 2010). On its website, its policy of favoring ability over experience rings true as the employees of Google are all college degree holders at the very least. Because Google is oriented toward its youthful internet-savvy market, the average age of its employees is noticeably lower than most companies. The median age at Google is 30 years old and the gender distribution is 65 male and 35 female (Linkedin, 2010). The dress code is casual and laid-back because the company values ability and hard work, not appearance. Google has a very engaging company culture. Its headquarters at Google Mountain View, CA  called Googleplex is designed to be have a campus-like feel attuned to its predominantly young college-level fresh recruits (Google, 2010).

There are several facilities in Googleplex such as a caf, snack rooms that are well-stocked, and a caf.  There is also a great degree of independence for Google engineers because of the so-called 20 program. Engineers can devote 20 of the total number of work hours on projects that truly interest them . This policy reduces the level of stress as well as promotes creative thinking. Despite being a global business, Google executives say they try to maintain a small company feel and treat everyone equally (Google, 2010). During lunches, everyone eats at the office caf, we still maintain a small company feel. At lunchtime, almost everyone eats in the office caf and the environment is kept casual in order to allow Googlers to interact and share ideas with other teams.  There are plenty of perks available for employees. Google have shared cubicles, laptops for everybody, bicyclesscooters for inter-office travels during meetings, massage chairs, dogs, inflatable balls and dogs. There are also assorted recreational activities and facilities such as pool tables, foosball, ping pong tables, video games, pianos, and even yoga classes. Employee groups devoted to all sorts of interests are also encouraged. Nutrition is emphasized with healthy lunches offered at the caf.

Company Profile
Google has expanded from a two-man team in 1998. Although based in Mountain View, California, Google has over 20,000 employees offices in 57 countries all over the world (Linkedin, 2010). In the US alone, Google offices are located in almost all major cities. Google specializes in Internet-based products and services and derives most of its revenue from advertising profits via the Adwords application. It is most famous for its search engine Google, ranked by Alexa as the Internets most visited website (Alexa, 2009). Its products include email software Gmail, social networking tools like ORKUT and Buzz, desktop applications, web browser Google Chrome, photo editing software, Googletalk instant messaging, and the Android mobile phone (Google, 2010). Googles main competitors are the topnotch tech companies that are competing for the most innovative products to introduce to the world market Apple, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Facebook, Twitter, Mozilla, Yahoo, Cisco, IBM, and Nokia (Global Thoughtz, 2010). Recruitment at Google is famous for being a tough process. Acceptance of applications are based on interviews and college grades. There are also allegations that the company recruits only those below 30 (Logan, 2009). Candidates undergo multiple face interviews and are judged mainly on college academic performance. Google has an unlimited sick leave policy and requires employees to work hard only 70 percent of the time (Google, 2010).
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OBJECTIVE    Software Developer position
SUMMARY   
Software engineering internship with IBM.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Computer Science.
Proficient in Java, C, C, Unix, HTML, and Linux.

EDUCATION   
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 2009
Name of School, Address of School
Graduated Magna Cum Laude incurring a GPA of 3.6 within a scale of 4.0
Courses taken
Software Engineering Design   
Operating Systems Design   
Java Development   
CC Design and Programming
Network Programming

EXPERIENCE   
Software Engineering Internship, April 2007 to July 2007
International Business Machines, Armonk, New York
Tested enhancements toward A software.
Designed a prototype of a new product enhancement for A written in C and Java.

ACTIVITIES   
President, Computer Engineering Association, 2008-2009
   
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March 28, 2010

Mr. Jeff Barr
Manager, Human Resources
Google, Inc.
Northview Mountain, CA

Dear Mr. Barr

I am responding to the job fair your company conducted here in (your university and state). I am more than willing to become a part of the innovative and high-energy team at Google, Inc. I understand that you are seeking fresh graduates who have proven academic excellence and motivation to contribute to your ever-expanding global company. I am one who qualifies for the position of Software Developer. I earned my B.S. in Computer Science from (your university) and I have tested as well as designed software during my internship at International Business Machines (IBM) in New York.

My academic and personality profile fits your companys needs. I graduated Magna Cum Laude incurring a GPA of 3.6 out of a 4.0 scale. I have been a member and  leader of the Student Chapter of the Computer Engineering Association, a student chapter of software engineering students and computer enthusiasts in my university.

Would you like to meet to learn more about me and my qualifications for this job I would enjoy speaking with you in person. You can reach me on my cell phone (cellphone number). I shall be more than willing to meet you for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for considering my application and for perusing my resume and cover letter.

Sincerely,

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Possible Interview Questions
What interests you about Google Of all the promising technology companies, why did you apply here
What products and services does Google have that you feel places us above out competitors
If accepted, what do you think you will be doing
During your internship at IBM, what did you do
How will this aid the growth of Google Inc.

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