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>However, the OP comes from a strong academic background and Google is quite hand-in-glove with premier universities and research institutes. Hence he already has credibility inside of Google.

I don't think it really works that way. Being associated with a top school helps a lot in getting an interview, but past that I don't think it helps with anything at all (if I'm wrong, please let me know, I am missing out :) ).

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The OP taught at a top school which is a much bigger deal than graduating from one.

From my brief view on the inside, it certainly didn't feel like anyone cares what school you went to.

Seconded, I have no idea where my colleagues went to University, and I don't really care either.

The only things that gets you credibility within Google in my experience is delivering good stuff and being helpful/knowledgeable in conversations with your peers.

It does help getting an interview, but can also help tilt the balance in tight interview decisions. I presume it would be easier to make the case for folks with degrees from elite schools.

Is that your actual experience on a Google hiring committee, or are you guessing (can't tell from your comment)?

I would think it would also help in forging the right affiliations with influential alumni, especially in a large corporation. I'm only second guessing though, I didn't go to a top notch school and neither do I work in a large corporation like Google.

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