I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Nov 2020
Interview
It was mostly a fun process to get to know the team and learn about the role. The only frustrating thing was the lack of communication from the hiring manager and recruiter. It didn’t seem like they were on the same page. The role ended up getting pulled after the lengthy process.
I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
1 hour process with directly talking to the hiring manager. 10 min for general background question, 40 min for presentation, and 10 min for any question related to work. The process was very smooth and very professional environment.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bellevue, WA) in Feb 2012
Interview
This was for a contract position at MS and I had spoken with 2 Managers and 1 Sr. Designer for 30 minutes each. I had to present my portfolio, walking through process and my roles in the design with each employee separately. The overall interview was casual.
