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Virtual drawing and explanation

Some design questions use Drawings

“We’ll be using Google Drawings for some of the design questions during your virtual interview.”

GoogleTechnical virtual candidate guide

Google Careers · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Confirm what the interviewer can see

This technical virtual guide points candidates to the shared document in their confirmation. Check which format your own invitation names.

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The virtual guide asks for your own answer

“Do not use AI during the interview to help you answer questions.”

GoogleVirtual interview candidate guide

Google Careers · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Trace the missing branch yourself

This Google guide asks candidates to keep questions and materials confidential and answer without AI. Follow the instructions for the assessment you will take.

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A rough map can expose a dependency

“mapping out the whole picture using low-fidelity block models, an information architecture map, and abstracted system diagrams”

Katie JacquezSenior UX Designer, Google Store

Google Design · 2026-07-23

Draw where both checks meet

Jacquez describes a Google Store project. A new approval flow led her team to map the structure in blocks before refining the prototype.

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