I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Microsoft in Dec 2009
Interview
First, got an email from HR for setting up a phone interview. HR gave a list of timeslots over two days and asked all timeslots I am available for the interview. Also HR asked me to fill-up a candidate interest form. After sending my free slots and the filled interest form, I got an email with my assigned slot and the interviewer name.
Though that I mentioned 'Dev' as the first preference and 'Testing' as the second preference in the candidate interest form., I found out later in the interview that it was for a Testing position.
very good. Asked questions like your name and date of birth. How did you hear about this position ? What can you contribute to the company ? Where do you see yourself after five years ?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what is your name ? How did you hear about this position ?