4 rounds of interviews. Starting with screening interview with recruiter then Teams video meeting with hiring manager, then 2 additional members of Leadership Team. Interviews went very well but did not get an offer. I've worked as Contingent Staff for Microsoft for many years and I from my experience, it is very hard to get a FT role because there is always someone who know someone. And when you are already engaged with inside people, they know a lot about you so that might be minus...
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Question 1
How will you manage it all with your kids? (I have 3 kids)
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Jun 2024
Interview
I applied through a recruitment agency, which initially called me for a few questions. Shortly after, they informed me that Microsoft had invited me for the first round of interviews. I was interviewed by someone from the team other than the hiring manager. The interview went well, and I had the opportunity to learn more about the role.
When I followed up with the agency for feedback, I was told that Microsoft had slightly changed the job specifications. They created a new job advertisement with these amended details, and I received a rejection after the first round of interviews.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Mumbai)
Interview
Took 2 weeks - was liasoned through a third party agency and was pretty slow. JD was not too clear on no of years of experience, they were looking for someone pretty senior for this role.
