I applied in-person. I interviewed at Microsoft (London, England) in May 2013
Interview
usually a 4-5 interview loop focused on specific competencies, usually all done on the same day by different interviews who focus on one or two competency areas. If successful the final interview is an AA (As Appropriate) which focus more on your long term fit in the company i.e. your ability/capability to perform a higher level job in the future. sometimes the loop can extend to 5 -10 interviews which can be soul destroying especially when bing asked repeated questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had difficulty trying to convince your manager of an idea
Normal interview process, nothing out of the ordinary. Process did drag out a little from start until final round. Interviews were well prepared (looked at resume and likely chatted with each other before the interview).
4 Virtual Interviews, HR, Technical 1, Technical 2, Technical 3
1 In person in Seattle, Washington for whole day.
There were 2 days between each interview and the in person had two week notice as I was unavailable in the first slot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you upskill people to keep up with the automation that AI is bringing in?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
Initial HR and HM screen followed by a day of 4 interviews with colleagues, cross-functional partners, and leadership. Prep for the Microsoft interview methods, and you'll be fine. Everyone was professional and polite.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to work in an ambiguous situation
