Google's depressing diversity numbers could encourage a lot of non-white, non-males to take a shot at a job in the world's leading web search company.

But what exactly does Google look for in its newbies?

Tech and business website Business Insider said that since Google is likely committed to improving the diversity of its workforce, it'll be hiring more people and changing its recruiting strategy.

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Abigail Posner, Google's head of strategic planning, said Google looks for passion in its "Nooglers," Google's own synonym for newbies. She said Nooglers should be great for Google and great at a lot of things.

During their interviews, applicants are asked role-related questions that provide insights into how they solve problems. Google wants to see how applicants think, and isn't overly concerned about right or wrong answers.

Then there's this weird sounding trait Google calls, "Googleyness." It's a special Google word meaning an entrepreneurial spirit.

Posner said Googleyness is vital to Nooglers and Googlers because Google thrives on constant innovation, which goes hand-in-hand with an entrepreneurial spirit. Googleyness also means a willingness to collaborate across roles and offices

"I also look for individuals that are optimistic and idea-oriented," she said.

She described Googlers, or old Google employees, as the ultimate problem solvers.

She noted that one thing Googlers like about their workplace is Google's culture of openness. Googlers all eat together, share their calendars and "there are literally no doors at Google."

Posner noted that Google has a corporate culture where sharing is encouraged and cross-functional collaboration is the norm.

"And we couldn't do the things that we do at Google if we didn't embrace being open with one another and working in this way."

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