Google is one of the largest and most powerful technology companies in the world. It was launched by Stanford University students Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998. Now, it has over 50,000 employees and makes about $50 billion a year. 36
Build the right team
37 “Having great people involved is tremendously important,” says Larry. “Some entrepreneurs(企业家)are in such a rush to start a new business that they don’t wait to find the right people to work with.”
Make it simple
“Technology has this way of becoming overly complex, but simplicity is one of the reasons why people are attracted to Google,” writes Sergey. If your products are simple, then people will be more likely to use them. 38
Become an expert
Larry and Sergey spent years researching www. google. com before they lauched the website. 39 The Google founders think that entrepreneurs should take time to really understand their business and their market as it’ll pay off in the long run.
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“You should set really aggressive goals that you’re not sure you can achieve,” explains Larry. He says that some entrepreneurs only set goals they think they can attain. But, he explains, if you only set achievable goals you’re never going to create something truly extraordinary.
A Set tough goals
B Set achievable goals
C Larry and Sergey owe much of their success to teamwork.
D Google stresses cooperation with other entrepreneurs.
E And that meant they knew everything about how search engines worked.
F If you don’t understand your products, your customers certainly won’t.
G So, what are Larry and Sergey’s top tips for success?
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—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK. Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
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—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
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