Microsoft Senior Software Engineer interview questions
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I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jan 2021
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your standard process - leetcode hard questions with the expectations to solve it perfectly. study hard for the interview as your previous work experience is not what you will be quizzed on - expect some weird challenge that is poorly defined -> ask lots of questions. Note: once you make a mistake its basically over.
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(as per request) can not disclose. however look at the leetcode hard and you should be good.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Microsoft
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They lowered my stress levels by telling me in advance the kinds of questions they plan to ask. They solled the role and the organization when they were confident in me, as a candidate.
This was onsite interview before covid. First phone screen was conducted before online in-person interview. The problem is how google reviews works and how do you recommend the user on hie previous likes.