I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2012
Interview
My resume was hand-forwarded to recruiting by a current Senior Director. First contacts came from multiple internal recruiters representing different groups inside the Company. Those calls were followed by phone screens with carious hiring managers. Ultimately , I was flown across country twice for in-person interviews. The first trip I met with 4 people including the hiring manager. The second trip I met with a senior HR person and a division CFO.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were no "trick" questions. Come prepared having done your own independent research about the particular division where you are applying. Be prepared to talk in detail about your prior roles including what impact your work had on the business and what specific skills you possess that are relevant to Microsoft's needs.
