Google experiences job application flurry

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Google received a record 75,000 job applications in a week as the search giant looks to expand further, according to various reports.

The firm smashed its previous record of 65,000 applications in a week, a figure posted in May 2007.

Google is looking to expand in a number of key areas, including mobile services, web applications and display advertising, amongst other sectors.

Towards the end of last month Google put out a call for people to apply, claiming this year was going to be its biggest yet for hiring.

"We're looking for top talent," said Alan Eustace, senior vice president of engineering and research at Google, in a recent blog post.

"We'll hire as many smart creative people as we can to tackle some of the toughest challenges in computer science; like building a web-based operating system from scratch, instantly searching an index of more than one million gigabytes and even developing cars that can drive themselves."

Meanwhile, outgoing chief executive (CEO) Eric Schmidt told The Sunday Telegraph that an EU investigation into Google will not stop the search giant innovating.

Google is currently being investigated for alleged abuse of search dominance.

"It is very important lawyers are not making product decisions," Schmidt said.

"Because the lawyers, on balance, will be more conservative because that is how lawyers work. So I always say to the product makers, just build the best product you can."

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