We live in the age of internet, innovation, and contemporary ideas. Because of the comfort that the internet gives us, learning has never been easier. From this ease, what is a better way to get the future of our technical pioneers? In like manner, Google thought exactly that.
What Is Kick Start?
Kick Start is a online coding competition. Annually, this event has candidates from all around the world. The best part is, no experience is required! At the present time, there are eight rounds to type, solve, and test your programming skills. People as young as 18 can enter. For the most part, Kick Start is largely considered Google’s most popular coding event. However, Google does have two other competitions.
To further explain, these rounds appear throughout the year; you can participate in as many as oneself would like. Each round is designed and created by a team of Google software engineers, and competitors will have three hours to solve each problem.
Previously, Google’s original goal for this competition was to find new recruits, and possible interns. Only recently they have opened up the competition to those who are less experienced.
What Can I Win?
For one, money! Being first place gives you the chance to win $15,000. That’s quite a bit of money, especially for those who are still in their teen years. In fact, a monetary prize is attainable for those who rank highly. Not only is dough a prize, but if you are over the age of 18, and place above 150, you are very likely to get a chance of interview at Google. It’s insane how connected the internet makes us.
Additional Rules
If you unfortunately fall under any of these qualities, you are unable to participate in Google Kick Start:
- Have residency in North Korea, Quebec, Crimea, and Iran
- A current intern, employee, contractor, director, or officer of Google
Interested?
If you think you’re interested in participating in 2021’s Round ‘H’ onwards (as of Oct/19/2021), here is the application link.
Additionally, there are many resources on YouTube, Reddit, and Google’s Kick Start page to prepare for the big show. Above all, have fun if you’re planning on participating, and good luck!
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