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Microsoft provides resources to help candidates prepare for interviews. The recruitment process involves submitting an application, having an initial 30-minute first round interview that can be on campus or via Skype and discusses technical and non-technical questions. Final round interviews are 3-5 interviews that are 45-60 minutes each and involve more in-depth coding questions done via whiteboarding. Microsoft interviews aim to evaluate technical knowledge, problem solving, learning ability, communication, collaboration, passion, versatility, drive, and teamwork. Candidates are advised to research Microsoft online and come prepared to discuss their background and Microsoft's technologies.

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MSFT Hiring PDF

Microsoft provides resources to help candidates prepare for interviews. The recruitment process involves submitting an application, having an initial 30-minute first round interview that can be on campus or via Skype and discusses technical and non-technical questions. Final round interviews are 3-5 interviews that are 45-60 minutes each and involve more in-depth coding questions done via whiteboarding. Microsoft interviews aim to evaluate technical knowledge, problem solving, learning ability, communication, collaboration, passion, versatility, drive, and teamwork. Candidates are advised to research Microsoft online and come prepared to discuss their background and Microsoft's technologies.

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Microsoft

University Recruiting

How to Interview at Microsoft

Hello!
We are thrilled that you have decided to interview
with Microsoft! Our team is committed to making
this both a valuable and enjoyable experience for you.

So what can you expect moving forward? We encourage


you to start by doing some research! Microsoft provides a
vast array of online resources to give you a better idea of
what we’re all about. Below, we’ve summed up some brief
points of information that will help you feel prepared when
the day of your interview arrives!

The Recruitment Process

Submit your We review your First interview Final round


Application via resume (Remote or on-site) Interviews
www.Microsoft.com/
university
The Interview
The aim of a technical interview is to discover what you
know, evaluate how you think, assess how you solve
problems and measure your ability to learn.

First Round Interview:


• About 30 minutes - on campus or via Skype
• Mix of technical and non-technical questions
• Be prepared to discuss your resume
• Highlight your leadership roles and ability to work in teams

Second/Final Round Interview:


• 3-5 Interviews - in person, 45-60 minutes each
• More in-depth coding questions (whiteboard coding)
• Emphasize your ability to communicate and collaborate
• Show us your passion!

Coding Questions: 6 steps


1. Listen to the question 4. Code your answer
2. Clarify as needed 5. Test your code
3. Test your algorithm 6. Ask for feedback and adjust

Emphasize Your:

Passion Versatility Drive Collaboration


You are excited You are You strive to You enjoy
about technology, comfortable improve yourself, working with
innovation and adapting to many to lead others, your colleagues,
Microsoft’s mission, different situations. and to create customers and
and are eager to You’re not afraid to sustainable stakeholders, and
use your skills to ask questions and improvement always maintain a
help us reach our seek out growth within the team-oriented
goals. opportunities company mindset
Resources

The most important rule for a successful interview is: come prepared!
In addition to being able to speak about yourself, you should arrive with some
background knowledge about Microsoft. What is our mission and what are our
goals? What technologies and solutions are we currently developing? Utilize the
links below to begin familiarizing yourself with the Microsoft landscape.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/about Jobs Blog - How to ace tech interview

www.news.microsoft.com www.technet.microsoft.com

www.blogs.microsoft.com www.mva.microsoft.com

www.youtube.com/user/Microsoft www.channel9.msdn.com

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