The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2010
Interview
The process was handled quite smoothly. Firstly there was a phone screen setting the initial expectations and providing boths sides with crucial information then I attended three face to face interviews with the Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition Lead and HR Business Partner ( there was no HRD at the time). I must say that there were no communication issues and the offer was extended professionally.
The interview questions were strictly connected with my previous experience, mouch of it stressing the numbers results and achievements in my previous roles regarding my recruiter/sourcer experience. There was also a competency based interview checking my fit against the Microsoft Competencies, Values and team fit.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What are your weak points - it is always the most difficult question
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Apr 2021
Interview
I applied and 2 months later I was contacted by the recruiter. There was one recruiter phone screen, then a virtual onsite interview with 4 interviewers lasting 45 minutes each.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral questions based on competencies. Be sure to use the STAR(R) method. Also use the interview prep materials extensively and come up with a few strong situations/examples for each competency. Think about situations where you were both successful and unsuccessful (and how you grew from the unsuccessful situations). Microsoft values honesty and knows no one is perfect. They're looking for how you grew from those experiences.
All questions were behavioral questions about customer focus, relationship building, persuading/influencing without authority, collaboration, adaptability, advising the business, personal/professional growth, supporting diversity and inclusion...there's more info about this in the interview prep materials and on the careers page.
thirty -minute phone interview followed by on-site interview (they paid for everything - plane, hotel, food, sightseeing), got back within three to five days. the recruiter i spoke to was very nice
Met with teammate and manager. 1 hour long each. They asked about my background and also different scenario questions and how I would handle those situations. Gave opportunity to ask questions as well. Very informative.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ask about my background and different scenario questions