7. Google

Undergrad Internships

Internship hiring for 2008 is not complete

Undergrad internships (paid and unpaid)

2008: NA (to date)

2007: NA

2006: NA

100% of internships are paid, 0% are unpaid.

2007 interns came from the following classes...

NA% Freshman

NA% Sophomores

NA% Juniors

NA% Seniors

...and from the following majors:

NA% Business

NA% Computer Science

NA% Economics

NA% Engineering

NA% Liberal Arts

NA% Math

NA% Science

NA% Undeclared

NA%

There is an official summer internship program

Average summer program: 12 weeks

Minimum: 10 weeks

Maximum: 26 weeks

Average hourly wage: NA

Average total intern compensation: NA

NA% of eligible 2007 interns received full-time job offers

NA% of interns with offers accepted

Applicants & New Hires

Recruited on 65 undergrad campuses in 2007-08.
Made job offers on 50 undergrad campuses.

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2008: NA (to date)

2007: NA

2006: NA

Entry-level hiring

Entry-level hiring is complete for 2008.

New hires in:

2008: NA (to date)

2007: NA

2006: NA

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2008: NA% (to date)

2007: NA%

2006: NA%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

3 Analytical Skills

1 College Major*

2 College GPA

2007 entry-level hires came from the following majors:

10% Business

50*% Computer Science

5% Economics

8% Engineering

20% Liberal Arts

5% Math

2% Science

0% Undeclared

% Other

...and are:

NA% African American

NA% Hispanic American

NA% Asian American

NA% Other

NA% Total minorities

NA% Female

Notes: Google looks for well-rounded individuals with strong academic records.

Google hires a wide range of majors and degree levels; recruiting efforts are focused on computer science majors but Google also hires math, physics, and other engineering majors.

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1, 2008 (to date)

Average base salary:
NA

NA% earn less than $35,000

NA% earn $35,000 to $39,999

NA% earn $40,000 to $44,999

NA% earn $45,000 to $49,999

NA% earn $50,000 to $54,999

NA% earn $55,000 to $59,999

NA% earn $60,000 to $64,999

NA% earn $65,000 to $69,999

NA% earn $70,000 to $74,999

NA% earn $75,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

NA% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: NA

100% received performance bonuses in their first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2007: NA

NA% of 2007 entry-level hires eligible for overtime

NA% of 2007 entry-level hires not eligible for overtime

Reimburse employees for education expenses? Yes

Do employees become eligible immediately? Yes

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $8,000

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Time Off

The organization has a Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank

Maximum PTO days during first year: 15

Maximum PTO days after one year: 15

Maximum PTO days after three years: 20

Maximum PTO days after five years: 25

Maximum PTO days after 10 years:25

Flextime is an option for entry-level employees

Health Benefits

Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes

Employees pay part of the cost? Yes

Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes

Extra charge for dental coverage? No

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? No

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Entry-level hires are given access to a 401(K) savings plan

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: NA%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: NA%

Are entry-level hires eligible for company funded pension? No

Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? No

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? Yes

Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes

Max. annual relocation expenses? NA

Employee Discounts on the following:

Car rentals

Gym memberships

Cell phone service

Insurance

Cultural events

Publications

Google offers free cooked lunch, an onsite massage program, and transportation allowances or free transportation at all locations. In some sites we also have on-site doctors, oil changes, car washes, 3 meals a day, as well as reimbursement for DSL service at home.

Work Environment

Average entry-level work week: 50 hours

Does average vary by business unit, department? Yes

Entry-level hire work locations...

50% in open work stations

30% in cubicles

20% in shared offices

0% in private offices

0% have no company-supplied work space

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Casual

Organization sponsors employee volunteer opportunities

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Most locations

Training Programs

The organization has a formal orientation program for new hires

Program length: 1 days

Orientation includes the following:

Guest speakers

Facilities tour

Benefits overview

Varies by group, some groups have up to 2 weeks of orientation that include all these options.

NA average spent on training, per new hire, in 2007

How do new employees enter the program?

If not hired directly into program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?

After completion of program, what percentage of employees receive a raise?

How much is the typical raise:

There is not a formal leadership program for entry-level hires that lasts a year or more.

How do new employees enter the program?

If not hired directly into the program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?

Is program rotational?

If so, how many locations or business units does the employee spend time at?

Minimum rotations:

Maximum rotations:

Length of program, in weeks:

Minimum: weeks

Maximum: weeks

After completion, what percentage of employees receive a raise?:

How much is the typical raise:

Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes

NA% of entry-level hires participate

5 days of additional training expected

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: NA%

Five-year retention rate: NA%

How are raises determined?

Performance

When are most entry-level hires eligible for their first raise?

During the annual review process at the end of each year.

How are promotions determined?

Performance

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion?

Other (explain below) During the annual review process at the end of each year.

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

Twice a year

Most important characteristics for entry-level hires:

Min. tenure in years required for job change: 1

Transfer rules: Employee must meet performance expectations.

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of vice president exist at this organization? Yes

If not, is there a comparable title?

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: NA

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 0*

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: NA

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: NA

Notes: Google was founded less than 20 years ago so there are no VPs with company for twenty years or longer.