25:50 Hehe that was how I felt when I left my Amazon onsite interview. I was so confident I was even preparing my resignation letter. Didn't get it, but this video really hit home for me. There is a certain sense of validation you get when a tech company takes interest in you.
Really appreciate the honesty and transparency and your thought process of everything. Can you please explain more what you mean when you say scripting. Did they have you write shell bash scripts, or Go or Python? Or did they say you can use any language at all? Was it a coding test? If you can please give more detail on that aspect please. 2nd question, did you end up getting the job? Sorry I must have missed that part I was driving and listening to the whole thing. If you can please explain if you got it or not or what you moved on to after the interviews. Thank you very much.
Thanks for this information. I had interviewed for the same position. I was shocked that they wanted me to talk about different Cisco Routers model numbers and switches. I failed the interview and was notified that they have a 1 year cooling off period. I will gain knowledge and reinterview in 1 year.
I’m graduating with my network administration associate degree this summer but I just got a job opportunity at a data center technician position … so hopefully This is a good chance to get experience I have experience with building gaming computers and they asked me about that and if u know about thermals and motherboards lol and ram like memory I appreciate this channel.. I need someone to talk to me ina similar career path about the struggles and obstacles we have to overcome in this career as well as the journey and success , mentorship .. keep it up man .. I was just playing ur video in the background at work and it just makes me feel less alone in this journey I am starting to see what u say bro .. like idk I’m getting more job offers and like as I’m close to graduation .. I definitely felt like that where I was kinda shocked by how far the journey has taken me since where I started from .. Lol ur mic looks weird ..
I have a google data center tech interview in less than two weeks and i am a senior in university still. im applying for the data center job at Nevada too! im scared shitless so thank you
No need to stress to much, be yourself and be honest on the things you don't know but focus on how to gather the information needed to accomplish whatever situation they asked you to solve (during the interview).
@@esper1862 it went pretty well! i studied my ass of for it. i’m not allowed to talk about the specific questions but make sure to know linux CLI and hardware/network.
Sorry, I'm late on replying here. The best interview advice is be prepared to answer questions relating to the skills you have outlined in your resume, also ensure you read all about the job you applied for to prepare for questions around that and last but not least be yourself.
What level of technician did you apply for? I'm a level one temp(TVC)at Google in Atlanta. I've been turned down for the full-time spot because I'm overqualified. I have a lengthy resume. I applied for the full-time level 2 spot, and had three technical interviews that were all positive. They failed me on the Leadership Skills interview, aka Cognitive Ability. I'm 61 years old and the oldest person at this center. The guy that interviewed me talked to me like I was a child. I've emailed the on-site hiring team multiple times and haven't heard a peep from them.
Mine was a Facilities Maintenance technician and after 3 cancelled phone calls that they didn't even called to let me know ,I almost said thanks but no thanks because I was making time to wait for the calls and I was left waiting I had to email the recruiters and they did a great job find out and re schedule another time. Finally a guy called me and by the way the person was from out ofste at a facility in California and I'm in the Midwest. So sounded that he was is Abit of a rush to go over the questions and these were a few of them: Explain how an air conditioning system works such a s the components. What affect a cooling tower the most. How does a transformer works. What are the parts of a transformer. Types of pumps. What do you know about Google . And many other . But the problem was that the person wanted to hear what he wanted not what I had to say! It was a no win situation! I almost said you know what never mind. Needless to say I did not qualify for the job .
I share your point of view. I since interviewed with Google another time and I'm at a point that I don't want to work for them at all haha. Maybe I'll do another video discussing it 🤔
Hello james, hope you don’t mind giving me some extra information on what to prepare on. I have an interview in the same job role in a few days. Would appreciate it, looking forward to a response. Thanks
@@user-lj7ir4ew5k Sure thing: Questions at least some 5hat I can remember): What do you know about Google? Describe an air-conditioning system? Difference between TXV and Fixed orifice. What's the main "problem with Cooling towers? ( Answer : outside temp/ condensation,evaporation) Some electrical questions : part to a transformer ? Three fhase wires .? I can't remember much but mostly is about air-conditioning and cooling since the job is to take care of the data center. The worst part is that in those places there's a lot of contracted out work so you won't be doing a lot! ( I know because two of my friends work in the data centers) The person that interviews you does not know about any benefits or nothing else so don't waste your time asking. I'm glad in a way it did not work out for since I got a job a powerplant. I make almost 50.00 an hour and good benefits. Please let us know how it went ! I been told it's not a bad job .
Hey Kenneth, I have, early this year. However my career is going towards the cybersecurity path now. The Data Center Technician doesn't make since for my next move. At some point I'll attempt again for a cybersecurity role!
@@theitblogdotinfo Hey there. I over stand. At this point everyone that works in IT is in cyber security. CompTIA Security+ is good cert to get you in the door for that as well as the A+ and Network+ as you've mentioned. As far as a update, I had my intention call today and will be setting up my rounds of interviews. I'll try to reply with an update and will touch on anything you haven't mentioned. Thanks again for this. ✊🏾
@@kross2690 with no experience, yes get a one of the Comptia certs but I wouldn't get certified in all three. Say you want to get into security but want to learn about networking. Get sec+ certified and read the Net+ book. That's essentially how I broke down what certs to get. Good luck on your interviews sir! You got this!
@@kross2690 make sure you keep trying! Also make sure before going into the test you take a day to relax to make sure your mind is clear and calm. Good luck!
UPDATE: Had my recruiter call and first phone interview. For anyone interested, you definitely need the tools mentioned in the video. I personally needed to brush up on my skills on Linux.
@@Onlyme2015 You don't work directly for them, Google have their own staffing agencies that do the hiring for them; then the staffing agency would give you two phone interviews then they'll send your information to Google and then Google will decide whether or not they would want to interview you for the job. If you get selected, the staffing agency will prepare a three month contract with a caveat stating that you may/may not get the position and whether or not Google would grant you an extension of the contract. Depends on the experience that you have the salary might start you at low $20.00 or $24.00. You have a higher probability working for the government than Google.
During this process we discussed compensation after the third interview. I should do another video. I had another interview with them in 2021. That time, it was 5 interviews total.
@Onlyme2015 Total compensation can be around 80,000 starting. That's with insurance, company vesting and bonus. Actual pay starts roughly 60k a year depending on what part of the country you're in.
Sorry you felt that way. I couldn't go to deep as everyone who applies for Google must sign an NDA. I did my best to tip toe around that while still providing as much value as possible.
Yeah, we can't share specific information to the interview. And Google officially release the previous year's interview questions around May, every year. The fact is, either you know what you need to know or you don't. Most of my interview wasn't even what I knew, but I would approach foreign problems I haven't dealt with in the past.
25:50 Hehe that was how I felt when I left my Amazon onsite interview. I was so confident I was even preparing my resignation letter. Didn't get it, but this video really hit home for me. There is a certain sense of validation you get when a tech company takes interest in you.
Thanks for sharing mate
Really appreciate the honesty and transparency and your thought process of everything. Can you please explain more what you mean when you say scripting. Did they have you write shell bash scripts, or Go or Python? Or did they say you can use any language at all? Was it a coding test? If you can please give more detail on that aspect please. 2nd question, did you end up getting the job? Sorry I must have missed that part I was driving and listening to the whole thing. If you can please explain if you got it or not or what you moved on to after the interviews. Thank you very much.
Thnak you very insightfull
I'm glad this video helped in some way!
Thanks for this information. I had interviewed for the same position. I was shocked that they wanted me to talk about different Cisco Routers model numbers and switches. I failed the interview and was notified that they have a 1 year cooling off period. I will gain knowledge and reinterview in 1 year.
Any other insights? I have an interview for this role tomorrow and feel overwhelmed.
How did you do? I have the interview next week
Just got a call for an interview as a Data Center Technician. Really appreciate your insight
That's awesome! I hope you do well!
@sleepytime5079 How did your interview go? I have one coming up this week. Any tips
I’m graduating with my network administration associate degree this summer but I just got a job opportunity at a data center technician position … so hopefully This is a good chance to get experience
I have experience with building gaming computers and they asked me about that and if u know about thermals and motherboards lol and ram like memory
I appreciate this channel.. I need someone to talk to me ina similar career path about the struggles and obstacles we have to overcome in this career as well as the journey and success , mentorship .. keep it up man ..
I was just playing ur video in the background at work and it just makes me feel less alone in this journey
I am starting to see what u say bro .. like idk I’m getting more job offers and like as I’m close to graduation .. I definitely felt like that where I was kinda shocked by how far the journey has taken me since where I started from ..
Lol ur mic looks weird ..
You're not alone. Intrested in knowing how things played out for you this past year.
Was was the job description for the Google data center tech and requirements
I have a google data center tech interview in less than two weeks and i am a senior in university still. im applying for the data center job at Nevada too! im scared shitless so thank you
No need to stress to much, be yourself and be honest on the things you don't know but focus on how to gather the information needed to accomplish whatever situation they asked you to solve (during the interview).
@@theitblogdotinfo that’s awesome advice!! :) thank you! i just feel like there is so much material to study for but i will do that :)
@@jessnam Can you let me know how it goes? I'm trying to apply for the same DC next year!
@@esper1862 it went pretty well! i studied my ass of for it. i’m not allowed to talk about the specific questions but make sure to know linux CLI and hardware/network.
Hey was this the first phone interview or after?
what is major difference between Dc technician L2 and L3
I have this job interview soon. Do you have any youtube videos I can watch to refresh myself?
Sorry, I'm late on replying here. The best interview advice is be prepared to answer questions relating to the skills you have outlined in your resume, also ensure you read all about the job you applied for to prepare for questions around that and last but not least be yourself.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Means a lot. Helps a lot.
What level of technician did you apply for? I'm a level one temp(TVC)at Google in Atlanta. I've been turned down for the full-time spot because I'm overqualified. I have a lengthy resume. I applied for the full-time level 2 spot, and had three technical interviews that were all positive. They failed me on the Leadership Skills interview, aka Cognitive Ability. I'm 61 years old and the oldest person at this center. The guy that interviewed me talked to me like I was a child. I've emailed the on-site hiring team multiple times and haven't heard a peep from them.
Turned down for over qualification?
I've heard of that, and never understood it.
@@luiytheninja3655 Yes, Thanks for replying
They had posting for up to level 3, I believe. I applied for them all Haha
Mine was a Facilities Maintenance technician and after 3 cancelled phone calls that they didn't even called to let me know ,I almost said thanks but no thanks because I was making time to wait for the calls and I was left waiting I had to email the recruiters and they did a great job find out and re schedule another time.
Finally a guy called me and by the way the person was from out ofste at a facility in California and I'm in the Midwest. So sounded that he was is Abit of a rush to go over the questions and these were a few of them:
Explain how an air conditioning system works such a s the components.
What affect a cooling tower the most.
How does a transformer works.
What are the parts of a transformer.
Types of pumps.
What do you know about Google .
And many other . But the problem was that the person wanted to hear what he wanted not what I had to say! It was a no win situation! I almost said you know what never mind.
Needless to say I did not qualify for the job .
I share your point of view. I since interviewed with Google another time and I'm at a point that I don't want to work for them at all haha. Maybe I'll do another video discussing it 🤔
Hello james, hope you don’t mind giving me some extra information on what to prepare on. I have an interview in the same job role in a few days. Would appreciate it, looking forward to a response. Thanks
@@user-lj7ir4ew5k Sure thing:
Questions at least some 5hat I can remember):
What do you know about Google?
Describe an air-conditioning system?
Difference between TXV and Fixed orifice.
What's the main "problem with Cooling towers? ( Answer : outside temp/ condensation,evaporation)
Some electrical questions : part to a transformer ?
Three fhase wires .?
I can't remember much but mostly is about air-conditioning and cooling since the job is to take care of the data center.
The worst part is that in those places there's a lot of contracted out work so you won't be doing a lot! ( I know because two of my friends work in the data centers)
The person that interviews you does not know about any benefits or nothing else so don't waste your time asking.
I'm glad in a way it did not work out for since I got a job a powerplant. I make almost 50.00 an hour and good benefits.
Please let us know how it went !
I been told it's not a bad job .
Have you applied again since this video? They're currently rehiring for this position here in Henderson.
Hey Kenneth,
I have, early this year. However my career is going towards the cybersecurity path now. The Data Center Technician doesn't make since for my next move. At some point I'll attempt again for a cybersecurity role!
@@theitblogdotinfo Hey there. I over stand. At this point everyone that works in IT is in cyber security. CompTIA Security+ is good cert to get you in the door for that as well as the A+ and Network+ as you've mentioned. As far as a update, I had my intention call today and will be setting up my rounds of interviews. I'll try to reply with an update and will touch on anything you haven't mentioned. Thanks again for this. ✊🏾
@@kross2690 with no experience, yes get a one of the Comptia certs but I wouldn't get certified in all three. Say you want to get into security but want to learn about networking. Get sec+ certified and read the Net+ book. That's essentially how I broke down what certs to get.
Good luck on your interviews sir! You got this!
@@theitblogdotinfo my A+ and net+ grand fathered, almost got my sec+ Gfd but I didn't pass the first time I took it.
@@kross2690 make sure you keep trying! Also make sure before going into the test you take a day to relax to make sure your mind is clear and calm. Good luck!
Most recruiters are outsourced lol
UPDATE: Had my recruiter call and first phone interview. For anyone interested, you definitely need the tools mentioned in the video. I personally needed to brush up on my skills on Linux.
How much do they pay for google data center technician?
@@Onlyme2015 You don't work directly for them, Google have their own staffing agencies that do the hiring for them; then the staffing agency would give you two phone interviews then they'll send your information to Google and then Google will decide whether or not they would want to interview you for the job. If you get selected, the staffing agency will prepare a three month contract with a caveat stating that you may/may not get the position and whether or not Google would grant you an extension of the contract. Depends on the experience that you have the salary might start you at low $20.00 or $24.00. You have a higher probability working for the government than Google.
During this process we discussed compensation after the third interview. I should do another video. I had another interview with them in 2021. That time, it was 5 interviews total.
@@silvermane5695 Wrong, Google does hire Data Center Techs directly.
@Onlyme2015 Total compensation can be around 80,000 starting.
That's with insurance, company vesting and bonus.
Actual pay starts roughly 60k a year depending on what part of the country you're in.
This was really helpful....hope for the best
Your microphone is creating a echo change it. This tutorial wasnt that useful ! You dont say anything related to datacenter technician
Sorry you felt that way. I couldn't go to deep as everyone who applies for Google must sign an NDA. I did my best to tip toe around that while still providing as much value as possible.
Yeah, we can't share specific information to the interview. And Google officially release the previous year's interview questions around May, every year.
The fact is, either you know what you need to know or you don't.
Most of my interview wasn't even what I knew, but I would approach foreign problems I haven't dealt with in the past.