Dream of working @ Google, dream on! :)

November 28, 2008 | Category: JobApplication, MyRamblings

Why do people want to work @ GOOGLE?


This is probably the reason why Google wins the title of “Best Employer” for several years running.
Google is said to be the dream job to a lot of people. Are you one of them?

Well, apparently, from what I watched @ Oprah or something, they received like 15,000 resumes/CV per day! I’m guessing that’s only @ their Silicon Valley posts.

We already knew that working for Google had certain advantages, but, believe me, this giant of the search motor takes the welfare of its employees seriously …

as shown by this decompression (stress) capsule that is impermeable to sound and light . . .

Moving around: A slide allows quick access from different floors . . . There are also poles available . . . they are similar to the ones used in fire stations .

Gourmet Food . Employees can eat all they want from a vast choice of food and drink .

Work Stations: Each employee has at least two large screens . There are 4-6 ‘Zooglers’ per office .

Idea boards: Large boards are available just about everywere because ‘ideas don’t always come when seated in the office’ says one of Googles managers . A kayak becomes a sofa? Ingenious!

Leisure . Pool tables, video games etc . are available in many areas .

Communication . . . On each floor, there are private cabin areas where employees can attend to personal affairs or phone their loved ones…

Technical Support: Problem with your computer ? No problem . . . Bring it to this area where drinks are available while it is being fixed . . .

Health & Relaxation: This room provides massage chairs that you control . . . while you view relaxing aquariums . . . . !!!

Ambiance . . . There are many books in this library . . . even some about programming !!

So, there you go. Actually, the above post was a forwarded email that I received and I believe a lot of you have got those kinds of emails too.. But those are just the perks… What about the actual work that they’ve put in everyday. That’s why you get all those great products from Google! It’s a known fact that employers that takes care of their employees well will get better return on their investments!

So, will you be applying to Google soon?

p/s: if only they have an office here in Malaysia! They should some day! :)

Ed

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