I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft in Nov 2021
Interview
The first round was 30 minutes long. It focused on behavioral questions, some role-specific questions, and culture/industry fit questions.
The second round was three 45 minute interviews. Questions ranged from behaviorals, role specific questions, communication / leadership style questions, and career aspiration questions.
First screening by email followed by a phone interview of 30 minutes with Human Resources to discuss my profile, background and interest for the position and for working in the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral questions:
Why Microsoft?
Why this position?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Oct 2021
Interview
1st interview (English): It was with HR central in London. The person was very kind and we spoke about how the process was, my salary expectations and also he wanted to confirm that I was interested in potentially leaving my current company.
2nd Interview (Spanish): It was with the hiring manager from Madrid. I must say this is where professionalism vanished.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Microsoft?
- What does your company do with Microsoft (we are a client)?
- How do you deal with budgeting/tenders?
- Do you work with IT teams?
- Do you know directly X and Y?