Google's default notification is 10 minutes before an event, but think of how far in advance you need a reminder for a particular event so you can adequately prepare. To maximize Google Calendar's effectiveness, choose an appropriate notification time. When you create a new event in Google Calendar, you can set up notifications so you receive a reminder at some point prior to your appointment. The following is a list of nine Google Calendar tips: 1. View more jobs on Indeed View More 9 Google Calendar tips