I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Burlington, MA) in Oct 2016
Interview
Brief phone screen by Recruiter. Arranged on-site interview via email with third party. On-site interview with 4 people (4 hours). Brief phone inteview with GM/VP. Met with hiring manager and 2 peers to hiring manager and 1 peer for the position. Most questions were not difficult to answer.
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Give me an example of how you did this...
Take me through your background and what it would be applicable to this position
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Boston, MA) in Oct 2013
Interview
(1) Sales recruiter contacted me via Linkedin and qualified me in
(2) Hiring manager interviewed me over phone
(3) 1:1 with hiring manager
(4) Group interview with broader team
(5) Sales executive interview
Group interview
Long. Many questions are asked. Be prepared to ask questions until you can't think of anymore. Understanding their processes so you can sell yourself as a fit is key. The panel will be a culmination of everything you've learned. It's pointless to go into it without information you have obtained to sell yourself into the role. If there is any once piece of advice is ask questions exhaustively.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Reading, England) in Aug 2011
Interview
3 stage process.
1. Line manager interview
2. Presentation to a panel
3. Senior manager/director interview (final)
I found the interview to be reasonably challenging, as an outsider to Microsoft, as you are always up against an internal candidate. I felt this gave you a slight disadvantage as you couldn't speak the internal language and you don't live and breath it. Really important to have done you research on Microsoft and the recent CEO communications to sound credible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Competency based questions
Scenario based questions.
Questions about Microsoft future strategy.