I applied through college or university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA)
Interview
On-campus interview followed that was largely resume focused with one analytical/estimation question. Next step was an on-site of with 4 rounds of interviews. Each interview had the same format of behavioral followed by product design question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavorial deep dive on previous projects
Product design question(s)
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Gainesville, FL) in Dec 2021
Interview
First round behavioral and design question
Final round same things (4 interviews)
Brief intro with elevator pitch and then get straight into the questions answered in STAR format for clarity and give them concise answers
I applied through college or university. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Oct 2021
Interview
Two Separate Interviews
- The first was a one on one with a recruiter
- The second was a three round interview with people from different sectors of the business. Each person had their own set of questions and their own 1:1 with the interviewee
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you did not get along with.