GDSC University of Southampton

2. Send your CVs
please!
University of Southampton

3. Google Internships &
Recruitment Process
University of Southampton

4. STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program)
• 12-week paid internship for 1st and 2nd year
undergraduate students with a passion for
technology. Apply at google.com/students
The Options
PhD Internship
• Google's software engineers develop the
next-generation technologies that change how
millions of users connect, explore, and interact
with information and one another
Software Engineering Internship
• Full time, paid internships available throughout
the globe to undergrad, MSc & PhD students. Our
interns have a broad set of technical skills.
Associate Product Manager Internship
• Architect the future of our products by bridging
engineering and business as you manage a
product's full lifecycle, from strategic planning to
development and launch.
Apply at google.com/students
Distraimer: 2022-2023 Information

5. Application Process
Apply at google.com/students
How to apply
Distraimer: 2022-2023 Information

6. Interview Process
Apply at google.com/students
Distraimer: 2022-2023 Information

7. Useful Links
Build Your Future Site
g.co/buildyourfuture
Information on available roles, programs, events, and
resources for students
Google’s Tech Dev Guide
g.co/techdevguide
Grow your tech skills, supplement your coursework, and
find info on resume and interview prep.
Google’s Business Dev Guide
businessdevguide.withgoogle.com
Interested in pursuing a career in business? We’ve
carefully curated a collection of materials to supplement
your own learning or prepare for your career
Financial Relief Options
g.co/scholarships
Google-funded scholarships to financially support your
continued CS education

8. Internship Tips &
Suggestions
University of Southampton

10. Why should I even apply?
I keep getting rejected

11. 116
In 2022-2023 I had
Applications
6
1
Instant +
Considered
Rejections
54
Ghosted
1
Offer

12. How can I increase my
chances of getting
interviewed?

13. Should I even bother with perfecting my CV?
● 1 Page only!
● Keep it only role related (don’t include your Sainsbury’s experience)
● Make sure it’s easy to read
● Make sure to show your experience by:
○ Personal projects
○ Volunteering / clubs and societies
○ Competitions
● Skill list should be ordered descending from the highest skill
● Match all requirements from the job posting
How a good CV looks like

14. Studying:
● Any Programming language basics related Courses
● Any Data Structure and Algorithms Courses
● Google Tech Dev Guide
● Coding Interview University (from jwasham on GitHub)
● Cracking the Coding Interview Book
Practicing:
● Hackerrank
● Leetcode questions
● Netcode.io/practice
● etc.
Technical Preparation
Interviews or Coding Challenges

15. ● Think out loud!
● If you get stuck, ask questions!
● Prepare questions
● Think of answers for possible behavioural questions
● Show enthusiasm
● Be yourself!
Interview Tips

16. ● Bright Network
● Otta
● University of Southampton MyCareer
● Grandcracker
● SimplifyJobs 2024 Internship List - on GitHub (US Only)
● In-person Uni’s Career’s Fair
● Other tech events/conferences
Where to find internships?

17. CV Roast Session 📑
University of Southampton

18. Thank you!
Contact me:
agm1g21@soton.ac.uk
alexmarginean16@gmail.com
Alex Marginean
Computer Science Student
University of Southampton