I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2011
Interview
The process took 6 weeks and required 6 interviews. In general the questions were similar, looking to see the fit with the company culture. Interviews were in person, through videoconference and phone. In addition there were IQ and personality tests. Despite the length of the process, human resources was always on top and kept me informed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Microsoft? Where do you plan to be in 5 years?
2 week after applying online the recruiter called, we set up a phone screen, after that completed a 3x back to back interview with an hour break in between. Not too bad overall and very manageable
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a difficult stakeholder and how you handled the situation
Interviewed at Microsoft but I did not get an offer. Team was nice and there were free drinks and some snacks on site which was a plus. I would love to apply and interview again!
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA)
Interview
Typical behavioral interview process. STAR format style interview questions. Why do you want to work at Microsoft, tell me about a time questions, greatest strengths, greatest weaknesses. Consisted of a recruiter screening, and three back to back interviews with senior and principal PMs.
