I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Dallas, TX) in Sep 2016
Interview
I first received a phone interview. Phone interview lasted about 30 minutes. Standard behavioral questions: why Microsoft? explain internet to your grandmother?, etc. One month later, I received phone call to come out to the Microsoft campus for face to face interviews.
I had four interviews. Only one real technical interview all others behavioral. It was a 4 to 5 hour process. I received the results of interview within 2 days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a customer who couldn't fix computer mouse?
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bengaluru) in Dec 2013
Interview
Campus interview - basic questions on all subjects studied in bachelors from data structures to networking. They had 5 rounds - written round with MCQ's , group discussion, technical round, Microsoft fit round and HR round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
they looked for problem solving skills - scenario based
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Madrid) in Sep 2012
Interview
HR verification interview, then a deep technical interview by potential peers, finally a manager interview checking short and long term goals and organizational culture fit. There were no written tests or any other similar requisites. Soft skills were assessed by asking questions regarding previous experience specified in the CV.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What happen when you type www.microsoft.com in the browser and hit enter?