I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Redmond, WA) in Mar 2011
Interview
Interactive, scenario based questions. Multiple people interviewed me in the course of the day. I was asked to what seemed like a 'screen test' in which i was to propose a plan to fix a problem they were (in reality) having with their strategic direction. Kept in touch with the hiring manager in addition to the HR recruiter to keep me informed throughout the decision making process. I was able to negotiate a higher salary and you should try too. Its your change to establish a strong base for future raises/bonuses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Posed theoretical managerial questions; situational interviewing. My role was non technical
Normal interview process, nothing out of the ordinary. Process did drag out a little from start until final round. Interviews were well prepared (looked at resume and likely chatted with each other before the interview).
4 Virtual Interviews, HR, Technical 1, Technical 2, Technical 3
1 In person in Seattle, Washington for whole day.
There were 2 days between each interview and the in person had two week notice as I was unavailable in the first slot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you upskill people to keep up with the automation that AI is bringing in?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Initial HR and HM screen followed by a day of 4 interviews with colleagues, cross-functional partners, and leadership. Prep for the Microsoft interview methods, and you'll be fine. Everyone was professional and polite.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to work in an ambiguous situation
