I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Jul 2008
Interview
CV submitted. Interview requested by HR. HR and development manager interviewed. Asked usual interview questions (what is best attribute , worst etc. why do you want to work here). Asked simple questions about previous jobs and described what they were looking for. Did not have to take any tests.
At end they said they would get back to me assumed others being interviewed. Response was positive by email.
Expect a lengthy hiring process that can take at least two months from start to finish. In my experience, there was approximately one month of interviews followed by another month waiting for the final decision. Be prepared for a slow timeline, especially after completing all interview stages.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where have above and beyond for a customer
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne)
Interview
After submitting an online application, I received a HackerRank assessment after passing the resume screening stage, then I was rejected after completing the assessment and did not proceed to further interview rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform