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Updated Jan 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Technical Support Engineer at MicroStrategy
Posted Jan 2, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in Vienna, VA (took 2 weeks)
There were two rounds of the interview process (first on the phone or on campus, second in the main office). In both, various logic questions are asked along with some HR questions as well.
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Negotiation Details
The entry rate is non negotiable if you are entry level, but it is very easy to move up in MicroStrategy.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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Program Manager at MicroStrategy
Posted Oct 31, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took a day)
Part of university recruiting. Had an excellent conversation. Never heard back!
Cube formulas.
Very disappointed with their interviewing system.
Have heard they often dont bother giving out results.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Consultant at MicroStrategy
Posted Oct 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 5 weeks)
Interviewed with the usual layers ofHR, Tech, Mgmt level staff. Went through all the hoops and even unofficial verbal offer at end. Well, never heard anything back even after multiple emails for closure. All were ignored without so much as a We're still deciding... Very weak IMO, especially for a so called Tech Vendor. Heard from internal resource that this is how the company operates, so Buyer Beware.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Consultant at MicroStrategy
Posted Sep 6, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 2 months)
The process was long and painful. Phone interview with Staffing agency, then recruiter, then office manager, then consulting manager, then face to face with 4 people and a stress test, then the promise of an offer, then yet another phone interview with consulting manager, then background check - all of which is routine. The neverending background check included 2 phone calls from "risk mgmt" at MSTR (after 3 phone calls from offshore background check company, who didn't understand business). Despite promise of contingent offer, which was never received, and perfect education, civil, criminal, credit, employment and reference check, never closed the check process either way, even tho I passed others with IBM. Believe there is a boys club mentality, and appears to be ageism outside of major metro office.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Consultant, Education at MicroStrategy
Posted Aug 30, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 months)
Three phone interviews followed by being asked to research and give a Powerpoint presentation. Phone interviews were easy, and mostly consisted of basic questions about my background and skillset, and why I thought I would be a good fit for the position. For the presentation, I was asked to research a particular database topic, compile Powerpoint slides, come down to the office and deliver a 30-minute presentation in person as if I were teaching a class on the topic. The audience occasionally raised their hands and asked questions as if they were students and were confused about some aspect. Received an offer the next week and accepted it.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Consultant at MicroStrategy
Posted Jul 25, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took 2 months)
Process seemed confusing and directionless so I withdrew after about 8 weeks and numerous interviews. Their internal recruiter explained to me at the start what would happen during the process of interviews and selection. He didn't seem very confident or clear at the time. Then what actually happened was completely different.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Commissions Analyst at MicroStrategy
Posted May 13, 2011 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in McLean, VA (took a day)
Applied online, received phone call in a couple days to setup phone interview. Had phone interview, invited to do a campus interview in a couple days. Typical HR interview, went smoothly. When you get to the building, you are blown away. It's a really nice modern building with glass walls. Located smack dab next to Tysons Corner Mall. As the HR girl and I walked to the hiring 's office, she comment about the amazing views from the top floor of all the construction going on outside...there was also a guy practicing Muay Thai outside in a small grass area when I came in. I thought it was odd, but I appreciated it because I also practice Muay Thai.
I can honestly say this was the strangest interview I have ever had. The manager started off by saying she was really tired and her schedule was really busy, but she decided to squeeze me in... (thanks???) I felt awkward like she didn't even want me to interview me and she appeared irritated. The manager yawned throughout the interview and said the job was really stressful. She kept stating something and then pausing and just looking at me like I had a nacho sitting on the top of my head or something. After a few times of her doing this...I took the opportunity to interject and state my opinion and insert my work experience...kind of join into the conversation, rather than her leading the interview. It was really odd. Then the phone rang, and she saw who called and then just looked up at me with glazed eyes (I guess seeing if it was okay to answer) and of course I said "oh it's okay". She then spent about 10min on the phone with whoever, never even said she was in the middle of an interview. So I sat there and read the little paper they gave me about the company and how MicroStrategy is financially stable (after they were hanging on by a thread a few years ago). I felt totally disrespected and wanted to walk out...
She finally hung up and then put her head down like she was really stressed out. At one point I thought she was going to start crying. She never really asked me any questions about myself or my work experience. She spent some time talking about the position, which I asked some questions about, but she never really went into detail about the answers. She only stressed team work and learning from others. Learn how to do it and do it better....like a sweat shop or something.I wasn't really impressed as I thought this was more of a finance role, but it was really just payroll position in the finance department, very misleading. I also asked about career development and other groups in the company, but she did not provide any comments. Thanks! That really makes me want to have a career with MicroStrategy!
I left feeling dumbfounded and like I had wasted my time and her time. I was very qualified for the position, perhaps more qualified, but the interview was so odd and I just kept thinking - Why would I want to work for someone like that? Why didn't she ask me any questions about my experience? What the heck just happened?
Reason for Declining
I received an offer in a couple of days and thought it was hilarious. Their base pay is about 10k less than industry standards and particularly for the Tysons Corner area. (It was 15k less than my current salary, which I asked the HR girl if she could be flexible, but nothing budged) The 401k barely matched anything, and the benefits were not that great. The environment is very much young people, and a lot of international people. MicroStrategy seems like a cool hip place to work, but this was not the right position, salary or company for me. What a let down...It seems like a bunch of people come here for the name on the resume and then leave, and the company knows this so they don't care about keeping employees.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Technical Support Engineer at MicroStrategy
Posted May 3, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 (took 1 week)
Round 1 interview
-was just a skim through on what your skills are, what they are expecting from you and then ended with a mind challenging question
Round 2
This is a set of three interviews, 2 with leads of the support and one with the director. In this preocess they ask you some technical questions as well as analytical questions.
They follow up with you in a matter of week.
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Negotiation Details
It was a little difficult, but they never change the bas e salary
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Technical Support Engineer at MicroStrategy
Posted Apr 14, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Vienna, VA (took 4 weeks)
Received a 1:1 on-campus interview from college recruiting. Questions were easy/straightforward and ended with one brainteaser.
Heard back about a week later and scheduled a 1/2 day on-site interview. The office building was nice. Everyone seemed fairly laid back and casual, as was the interviews (3 round, about 30 minutes each). The questions again were straightforward, no behavior questions even. Each interviewer also asked 3 brain teasers each.
Received an offer about one week later.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Offer was non-negotiable minus decision/starting date
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Engineer at MicroStrategy
Posted Apr 8, 2011
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 4 weeks)
Recruiting and interview process was straightforward.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Personality Test.
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