I applied through other source. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bucharest, Bucuresti)
Interview
The interview had two stages, including an assessment center. During the first stage, I spoke with a recruiter over a call, who provided an overview of the role and asked about my background and experience. The second stage, the assessment center, involved group discussion, problem-solving exercise, and an individual presentation. I was able to actively participate, contribute my ideas, and present my solutions clearly. In the final interview, the hiring manager asked me some questions about my experiences and provided more information about the job and the company. Overall, the interview process went smoothly, and there was clear communication throughout. The recruiter and hiring manager were friendly and informative, which helped me prepare better.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To talk about a difficult interaction with a customer and how did I manage to resolve it and learn from it.
The interview process consisted of 3 rounds, 2 technical, 1 Managerial round. Technical rounds focused on what you have mentioned in the resume, so be well prepared for it. Technical round was bit tough.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interviewer focused more on the Windows OS stack.
After your resume is accepted, you will go through two individual interviews on the same day.
Each interview will be conducted online with one or two interviewers from the relevant department.
The first interview lasts 40 minutes and the second lasts 30 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They often asked about my motivation for applying and my experiences working in a team.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Microsoft (Sydney) in Feb 2025
Interview
Interview was with 8 other people who all joined at the same time. During the interview, no other interviewers put on their cameras during the entire interview. Two additional people entered the Teams interview 20 minutes late.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do when a senior IT manager was saying they are losing money every minute, how would you approach this issue?