I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft in Feb 2015
Interview
30-minute on-campus interview. Some tips that I could've known
-Be prepared to answer questions about a specific Microsoft product. What is its user base? Who uses the product? How does it profit? How can it be better?
-Know what the PM does WELL. Are you able to recite is roles? Why it is needed?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a course in which you had a large coding project. In terms of large amounts of code.
Tell me about another.
How does that tie back to the program manager?
Tell me everything you know about the program manager position.
What are the differences between the PM and TD?
Why does Microsoft have program managers?
What is an application you know well and tell me about it as if you were a program manager.
Why would Microsoft purchase Skype? What is its value?
Why would Skype create Skype?
Who are Skype’s competitors?
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Hyderabad) in Jan 2026
Interview
Not a great experience with interviews taking 1 month to complete. Despite ongoing communication, the role did not move forward, reportedly due to approval constraints. The overall experience highlights a gap in aligning internal approvals before progressing candidates to advanced stages.
Clearer communication and better alignment internally would improve the candidate experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions on Project Experience and Thought process
The interview process is grueling and I get why people do it but its more awareness, know that you'll spend an entire day and meet several people, so it's important to be mentally and physically prepared. Eat a good breakfast but not heavy stay hydrated. This was just for a PM role it's their standard process I imagine executive level is another thing altogether
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you didn't agree with someone who was a stakeholder on your project and how did you handle that?
Very smooth, thoughtful interview process. It showed the recruiter really cared what I had to contribute and asked great followup clarifying questions. Would definitely recommend everyone try an interview with them even if it doesn't pan out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name one project that you have worked on and tell us the outcomes?
