The Google Big Idea Challenge - What is Google's next revolutionary product and why?

Graduate Jobs at Google

We are looking for final year students and recent graduates who are creative and think differently. By answering the question posed above in the The Big Idea Challenge*, you have the opportunity to impress us and get a job at Google. Your answer can be in any format you choose; this might be a business plan, schematic diagram, presentation, or just some text. The top entrants will be invited to the Googleplex in London to meet the team and talk through their Big Idea.

* This must not be an existing Google product. (This is our favourite interview question)

How to Apply

• Email your idea and CV to bigideachallenge@google.com
• Include a detailed academic record and tell us your area(s) of job interest from those below
• Applicants should be final year students or recent graduates
• Start dates are flexible in Summer/Autumn 2007 or earlier if you have already graduated
• Closing date for applications is extended to February 2nd 2007

To help you understand exactly what area you will enjoy most at Google, please take some time to read the descriptions below.

Marketing

Do you love Google? Interested in learning more about one of the most cutting-edge technology companies in the world and sharing what you learn with others? We are looking for flexible, hardworking, experienced people who are passionate about Google, to analyse, measure, position, package, and promote Google's product and business offerings. Read more.

Advertising Sales and Account Management

Are you able to truly understand and articulate your clients' needs? Are you creative, flexible and ready to serve Google's customers through innovative advertising programs? We're looking for strong individual achievers who put their talents to work in a team-oriented environment and share our commitment to providing the highest level of service to our growing base of users and advertisers around the world. Read more.

Engineering/Technical

If you have a computer science background please visit our Engineering pages to find out more and apply.

Marketing Roles

Associate Product Marketing Manager

(Multiple Locations, including London)

Do you love Google? Interested in learning more about one of the most cutting-edge technology companies in the world? We are looking for flexible, hardworking, experienced people who are passionate about Google, to analyse, measure, position, package, and promote Google's product and business offerings in our European markets. The right candidate will be responsible for supporting Google's growth and revenue generating efforts throughout Europe through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns. This role focuses on breadth and rotation and as you gain more experience, there's opportunity to grow within the organization.

Please note only candidates with EU work authorisation will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Product Marketing Managers to drive projects.
• Defining and implementing a customer communications strategy.
• Determining ROI on advertising expenditures.
• Defining market research studies to gain knowledge about user attitudes and behaviour.
• Developing collateral that optimally positions the strengths of our products.

Requirements:

• High caliber BA/BSc degree (or equivalent) from a leading university required.
• Ideal candidate will have some experience in product marketing, direct marketing, marketing program management, or consulting through internships etc.
• Passion for analysing products, customers and market dynamics.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and one of the following languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian or Spanish.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy.
• Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market.
• Understanding of the search, online advertising, or web publishing markets.
• Understanding of Google's strategic and competitive position.
• Passion for working on a variety of product and search related challenges.

Advertising Sales and Account Management

Account Strategist

(Multiple Locations, including London)

We are looking for an excellent, analytically minded graduate to "maximise" the performance of advertising that runs on Google. You must be able to distill the essence of our clients' products and services into targeted keyword lists and text adverts. Problem-solving skills are essential and you must be an excellent communicator, sensitive to language, and comfortable composing language on demand.

Google's advertising program sells highly targeted text ads that help connect our advertisers with potential customers. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential because the Account Strategist, alongside our Sales and Operations team, works directly with clients to optimise online marketing campaigns. The successful applicant must be analytical, articulate and get results.

All final year, postgraduate and recent graduate applications will be considered. Please submit your CV in English.

Responsibilities:

• Help advertisers within their industry team to develop their search advertising strategy.
• Responsible for editorial quality of accounts.
• Supports Industry manager in developing key word lists for proposals.
• Where appropriate, work as a proactive sales person.
• Proactively monitor and analyse online marketing and campaign performance data.
• Customer training and orientation.
• Report to Industry Head.

Requirements:

• High caliber BA/BSc degree (or equivalent) from a leading university required.
• Experience within the industry is a bonus.
• Proven writing and communication excellence.
• Detail-oriented; ability to complete large volumes of work quickly.
• Significant problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong editing skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and proactively with staff inside and outside of the department.
• Proven track record of exceptional performance, high productivity and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• One or more of the following languages required: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish and Swedish.

Sales Planner

(Multiple Locations, including London)

Google is looking for a focused and well-organised graduate to be a welcome addition to our Sales team. Google offers advertisers a proven ROI- focused ad program that delivers better results than the industry average for traditional banners. The Sales Planner provides account support, maintenance and service support to the Sales team and their clients. This person should be extremely proactive, organised, responsible, and should work well within a group.

All final year, postgraduate and recent graduate applications will be considered. Please submit your CV in English.

Responsibilities:

• Provide industry data and analysis to the Sales team.
• Assist with presentations, industry research and creative thinking.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure campaigns are active and implemented.
• Report on sales figures internally and create/update sales proposals.
• Be a leader and a valued contributor to the sales team.
• Assist with sales administration.
• Update sales literature.
• Provide campaign updates.
• Run inventory requests.  

Requirements:

• High caliber BA/BSc (or equivalent) degree required.
• Previous sales support experience or internships a bonus.
• Strong applications experience (MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
• Strong project management, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• One or more of the following languages required: English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Danish, Spanish, Swedish and Polish.

Inside Sales Associate

(Dublin, Ireland)

Google is looking for graduates who have demonstrated a propensity for success - through life experiences or educational achievements! We value talent and ambition, group spirit and diversity, creativity and idealism. A unique opportunity exists for high achievers with a vibrant entrepreneurial style to join Google and build a brand new Small Business Solutions (SBS) team within its European Inside Sales Division.

Responsibilities:

• Identify new sale opportunities and respond to incoming leads.
• Sell Google advertising solutions to businesses with an annual turnover between L2.5 - L15m.
• Educate customers on Google's wide range of products.
• Tailor and implement specific client solutions (primarily AdWords advertising campaigns).
• Develop industry knowledge base through communications, working with other sales teams, training etc.
• Work on specific quarterly projects to further develop the SBS team.
• Give creative input to the strategic development plan for the team.

Requirements:

• Sales experience preferred but not essential.
• University degree or equivalent with high grade attained.
• Media, business, marketing, sales or communications qualifications preferred.
• Additional language or technical skills are desirable.
• Evidence of personal drive and ambition to succeed.
• Good business acumen and customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team.
• Passionate about sales, the Internet and Google, with a desire to learn.
• Only candidates with EU work authorisation will be considered.

Online Sales and Operations Coordinator

(Dublin, Ireland)

Multiple positions available in English and the following additional languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

Do you excel at responding to customer concerns with helpful, creative solutions? Google needs analytical individuals to join the Online Sales team within various departments supporting the client service function. These fast-paced support groups quickly identify and resolve client concerns and contribute to programme growth.

• AdWords Coordinators work closely with AdWords users, helping them meet their advertising goals by providing excellent customer service via phone or email, reviewing ads and keywords for quality and accuracy, troubleshooting advertising campaigns and technical problems, and optimising advertiser keyword lists and ads in order to maximize their return on investment.
• AdSense Coordinators use basic HTML and JavaScript language skills to provide technical support to webmasters and website designers, and review and monitor publisher websites for adherence to programme policies, utilise technical background and support experience to troubleshoot technical customer issues. Coordinators also collaborate with internal departments to improve the AdSense programme, and work with product management, marketing, engineering, and other teams to test and implement improvements.
• Online Operations Coordinator: User Support, Gmail, Base, Checkout, and Video teams are looking for client service individuals to provide email support for Google product users. Candidates will monitor and respond to customer feedback and product performance, troubleshoot technical problems and escalate bug reports, investigate reports of Terms of Use violations, and cooperate with engineering and product teams to resolve customer concerns.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree
• Customer or client service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem-solving and analysis skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to complete a large volume of work quickly
• Very comfortable with navigating and using the internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• One or more of the following languages required: English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.