I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
The screening process was seamless. I had a few different calls to talk about my experience and the HR team in Washington then planned for me to come into the Cambridge office.
On the day of the interview I was placed into a room sandwiched between other candidates. I assume we were placed this way for the ease of the interviewers to bounce from room to room, but the day was a little chaotic not knowing who would be in next (you receive an itinerary beforehand - but be prepared to speak to more people than you anticipate with the provided schedule). Be prepared to speak to your experience - like, from beginning to end. "Tell me about your work history and experience."
The HR team is very quick to respond and provides an update even if you did not get an offer. I followed up for any constructive criticism to take away from the experience and it seems that they were looking for someone with more sales experience than account management.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us how you overcame a difficult obstacle/how was it handled?
Tell us about your work experience.
Why Microsoft?
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Auckland, Auckland) in July 2025
Interview
1. Initial Screening
Recruiter Call: An informal discussion focused on your resume, career goals, and basic qualifications.
Key Questions: Expect "Why Microsoft?" and "What interests you about this specific role?".
was late to apply, they already had their person lined up.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Microsoft, tell me about yourself, Tell me about a time you faced a major obstacle in a deal
Process : Fit, technique, fit 2,
Bien connaitre l'entreprise, connaitre son interlocuteur, Questions sur l'entreprise, le poste, et questions technique sur une des solutions (souvent le dpt ou tu postule)
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Milan) in Apr 2025
Interview
Contattato su Linkedin, poi 1 call con recruiter interno, dopo con manager e poi con peers. presentazione caso, discussione STAR su domande. Colloquio difficile. Offerta non ricevuta. Piacevole in ogni caso il processo. Professionale