Best Resume Writing and Profile Strategies for Jobs with Google

Google, a global tech giant, consistently ranks as one of the most sought-after employers worldwide. With over two million applications annually and a workforce of approximately 190,000 employees, Google’s hiring process is famously rigorous and selective, which means it’s critical to help candidates stand out for their competitive hiring process.

For resume writers helping jobseekers target roles at Google, the key lies in creating tailored, impactful materials that align with Google’s unique culture, values, and expectations.

In this fifth of six tip sheets (we published one for each MMAANG company leading up to our Q&A webinar on 4/10/2025), we compiled the strategies to guide you, as a professional resume writer or advisor/coach, to help your clients to stand out and win interviews with Google by aligning to their unique culture and set of values.

In this 4-page tip sheet you will learn about the unique corporate culture, expectations, recruiting approaches, and applicant tracking systems used by Google.

The key sections of this Google resume writing tip sheet include:

Resume writing tips
Cover letter tips
LinkedIn profile tips
Tips for new graduates
Additional tips and more.

All six MMAANG resume writing tip sheets were released prior to the April 10th Q&A session with the author.

About the author:

Marie Plett – Aspirations Resume

Marie Plett is a 38-time TORI Award winner whose passion for résumé writing goes back to her childhood, when she would help her recruiter parents review résumés.

A Certified Executive Résumé Master, Marie has won more than 50 industry awards for producing best-in-class résumés featuring high-impact content and visually stunning formats.

She is widely known throughout the career services industry for her creative résumés and generosity in sharing her knowledge as a trainer and mentor of some of the best résumé writers in the business.

She is also a CDI Board of Directors member.