I applied for the position at Microsoft's career website. The recruiter reached out to me and scheduled the initial screening round.
1) Round 1: Phone interview (30mins)
Asked about my job background
Solved a string problem in 15mins
2)Virtual Round of interviews(3 interviews)
I got a response from recruiter within few days saying the team is interested in interviewing you further.
This was scheduled for 23rd July. I got an email from recruiter on 20th saying they have cancelling my interview as team has elected to move forward with another candidate.
This is very weird situation and I feel is not appropriate for the team to make a decision on your capability even without the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
String manipulation question Easy level question.
Signed the non-disclosure so can't be specific
Expect a lengthy hiring process that can take at least two months from start to finish. In my experience, there was approximately one month of interviews followed by another month waiting for the final decision. Be prepared for a slow timeline, especially after completing all interview stages.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where have above and beyond for a customer
I applied online. I interviewed at Microsoft (Melbourne)
Interview
After submitting an online application, I received a HackerRank assessment after passing the resume screening stage, then I was rejected after completing the assessment and did not proceed to further interview rounds.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The assessment consisted of two LeetCode-medium-level coding questions to be completed within 75 minutes.
45 mins technical interview with a member of their San fran team. Very relaxed and informal but questions were focused and lots of follow ups. Easy to schedule as was over video conferencing platform