“I’m half Portuguese, a quarter Lebanese, and a quarter Japanese. They’re all high-context cultures. So instead of describing myself, I asked some Google and LinkedIn friends to describe me in one word,” she shares in the clip, showcasing her charisma and creativity. Her friends described Kobayashi as “charismatic,” “visionary,” “creative” and “walking sunshine.”
Behind the scenes: In a separate video on LinkedIn, Kobayashi revealed that creating the video took about 10 hours. Using an email lookup tool, she was able to send the video application directly to Google’s hiring manager. When she posted the video on her socials, it generated buzz and quickly went viral.
What happened next: Kobayashi then found herself on the receiving end of interviews and job offers from different headhunters. Not long after, a Google recruiter reached out and informed her that while she was overqualified for the position she had applied for. They were, however, impressed by Kobayashi’s video, and promised to keep her in mind for future opportunities.
The interview process…
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