Quiz: Are you a ‘Googley’ student?

Have you ever heard of the phrase ‘Googley’?

Referring to the way that the web-search mogul, Google, looks for a certain combination of qualities called ‘Googleyness’ in their employees, you too may find this in the reflection of your personality.

In his book Work Rules, former Google senior vice president of people operations, Lazlo Bock, defines it as “a combination of fun, intellectual humility, conscientiousness, and a track record of having done interesting things, among other attributes.”

Have you got what it takes to be ‘Googley?’ Source: Giphy

But it’s not just Google that keep an eye out for these employable attributes – it’s other companies too!

To measure your ‘Googleyness’, take this quiz and see whether you match up to these qualities…

Do you daydream about inventing your own products or initiatives?

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Always

Not really...

Would you say you're a rule breaker or that you stay inside the lines?

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Sometimes I break rules, but I prefer to play by the book!

Rules are there to be broken!

Do you enjoy taking part in extreme sports or adventurous holidays?

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I like sports but not extreme ones...

Bring it on!

How often do you take the lead on university projects?

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Often

I prefer to sit back and allow others to take the lead

Ambition or reality?

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I prefer to stick to reality and realistic goals

I have so many ambitions and aspirations!

Quiz: Are you a ‘Googley’ student?

You're a 'Googley' student!

You're an out-of-the box thinker with a desire to be innovative, disruptive and creative!

You may not be 'Googley', but you've got a lot going for you!

Not being 'Googley' doesn't mean you're not innovative in your own way. You may just be more analytical, reserved and prefer other working roles!

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