May 5, 2007: Presidential hopefuls meet Googlers (AP)

  • “I like to think of (seeking) the presidency as a job interview with the American people,” Schmidt, who moderates the sessions, told McCain. “And you’re also sort of interviewing with Google. It’s hard to get a job at Google.” The company famously demands college transcripts and high grades; Schmidt’s staff whooped at the indirect praise.

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