Google Senior Director Shares Corporate Culture and Recruitment Experience at GCIT
Date :
2023-04-13
Department :
GCIT
【Article by the Master’s Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology】
As part of the dual advisor system activity, the Master's Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) continues to invite industry advisors to share their experiences. Following the sharing sessions by industry advisors from media platforms such as Central News Agency, TaiwanPlus, and TVBS International News, on April 10th, GCIT invited Tony Chang, Head of Google Advertising Solution Architect, to share his experience with Google's corporate culture and talent recruitment. The event allowed local and international students to understand further how tech giants like Google continuously innovate and develop. Also, it offered insights into Google's culture and talent recruitment needs for those interested in working at Google, helping them learn how to become a "Googler."
Chang began by recounting his career, which closely paralleled the development of the internet. After graduating, he experienced the dot-com bubble and witnessed the rise of various tech companies such as Apple, IBM, Yahoo!, and Google. He cited a speech about “connecting the dots” by Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple, emphasizing that students should explore various fields of knowledge and interests during their studies, as these seemingly irrelevant abilities at the time could become valuable tools in their careers.
Chang pointed out that life is like a marathon, not a sprint. In addition to finding one's goals, maintaining a healthy mind and body, cultivating interests, maintaining exercise habits, and planning finances early are all good methods to ensure a more stable and far-reaching career.
During the event, Chang also shared insights regarding Google's corporate structure and culture. This included an introduction to the organization and team roles, Google employee evaluation criteria, and the support provided by the company, as well as the proactive and positive personality traits expected of a "Googler."
As a manager for students aspiring to work at Google, Chang provided examples of questions that might be asked during the interview process. He explained how Google uses these questions to identify candidates with the right skills, knowledge, leadership, and "Googleyness." Although his team mainly hires experienced job seekers, Chang pointed out that Google also values academic experiences; for recent graduates who need work experience, extracurricular activities and club experiences during their studies are valuable.
GCIT, the event organizer, is an innovative bilingual program dedicated to cultivating well-rounded international communication talents in new media. Through the dual advisor system, students can connect with the industry and receive career planning assistance with guidance from both academic and industry advisors. In addition to hosting lectures, the program organizes visits to media and enterprises, facilitates exchanges, and provides practical learning support such as career counseling.
(Article credit: Aaron Su)
As part of the dual advisor system activity, the Master's Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) continues to invite industry advisors to share their experiences. Following the sharing sessions by industry advisors from media platforms such as Central News Agency, TaiwanPlus, and TVBS International News, on April 10th, GCIT invited Tony Chang, Head of Google Advertising Solution Architect, to share his experience with Google's corporate culture and talent recruitment. The event allowed local and international students to understand further how tech giants like Google continuously innovate and develop. Also, it offered insights into Google's culture and talent recruitment needs for those interested in working at Google, helping them learn how to become a "Googler."
Chang began by recounting his career, which closely paralleled the development of the internet. After graduating, he experienced the dot-com bubble and witnessed the rise of various tech companies such as Apple, IBM, Yahoo!, and Google. He cited a speech about “connecting the dots” by Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple, emphasizing that students should explore various fields of knowledge and interests during their studies, as these seemingly irrelevant abilities at the time could become valuable tools in their careers.
Chang pointed out that life is like a marathon, not a sprint. In addition to finding one's goals, maintaining a healthy mind and body, cultivating interests, maintaining exercise habits, and planning finances early are all good methods to ensure a more stable and far-reaching career.
During the event, Chang also shared insights regarding Google's corporate structure and culture. This included an introduction to the organization and team roles, Google employee evaluation criteria, and the support provided by the company, as well as the proactive and positive personality traits expected of a "Googler."
As a manager for students aspiring to work at Google, Chang provided examples of questions that might be asked during the interview process. He explained how Google uses these questions to identify candidates with the right skills, knowledge, leadership, and "Googleyness." Although his team mainly hires experienced job seekers, Chang pointed out that Google also values academic experiences; for recent graduates who need work experience, extracurricular activities and club experiences during their studies are valuable.
GCIT, the event organizer, is an innovative bilingual program dedicated to cultivating well-rounded international communication talents in new media. Through the dual advisor system, students can connect with the industry and receive career planning assistance with guidance from both academic and industry advisors. In addition to hosting lectures, the program organizes visits to media and enterprises, facilitates exchanges, and provides practical learning support such as career counseling.
(Article credit: Aaron Su)