I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Paris) in June 2022
Interview
Got a message on Linkedin from a talent sourcer.
1.Screening with easy technical questions related to the topic I applied, a little bit of presentation. Duration approx 40mn.
2. First technical interview, 1h round. Easy questions so far as long as you prepared.
3. Second technicial interview, 1h round. Kind of same questions but a bit more scenario based. Still not too hard if you studied (seriously, study a lot, you have to be knowledgeable in the sector you are applying).
4. Final interview round with manager and hiring manager. Behavioral questions. You will feel like you did great but it's not always the reality. They will do their best to make you confortable.
I would advise to work and prepare a lot, especially SMART/behavioural questions and company culture.
Microsoft employees were VERY kind and interesting, it was a pleasant experience.
The hiring manager said i would receive a response the following days but it took nearly 3 weeks to get an offer.
External recruiter ranged from really good (the person that has done the screening helped me tremendously) to really bad (or absolutly overwork hence no response AT ALL DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS OF 4 ITW).
You have to be english confident, it's okay to have an accent, dont be shy about it.
Overall experience was good but not receiving answers at all from assigned recruiter was stressful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself ?
Why do you want to work at Microsoft ?
Ever dealt with a difficult customer or colleague ?
What's your proudest achievement so far ?
Did you already work in team situation on the project or stressfull situation ?
One round screen with HR then with hiring manager - went over resume and fit + some easy technical questions on experience + prior experience. Panel interview last filled with a board of varied backgorund.
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bengaluru) in Jan 2026
Interview
It involved five rounds: two technical interviews followed by manager and director discussions. Strong, in-depth product knowledge and clear conceptual understanding were essential throughout the process. and was good, work experience is must to understand the flow
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
scenario based questions are more in the discussion
I had a 1-hour technical interview with a panel of three interviewers. The atmosphere was friendly and conversational. The interview did not dive deep into architecture or highly technical troubleshooting. Instead, it mainly focused on conceptual questions related to Microsoft 365 / Office 365 products and how the different services work together.
