Interview process is long and can't get interview without reference. Even with reference the chances of getting a interview is low. Once you were considered for an interview the HR round will be difficult and easily reject you without looking at your knowledge.
HR rounds first, and then comes the hiring manager round with portfolio review.
HM is nice, not too many and difficult questions.
But I think I interviewed too late, I got rescheduled on time, and waited for three weeks to interview.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite un'altra fonte. La procedura ha richiesto 3 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Microsoft (Redmond, WA) nel mese di dic 2025
Colloquio
I interviewed with the hiring manager directly, and the following week, I was scheduled for a 1-hour portfolio presentation and 4 back-to-back individual interviews. The process was direct and quick.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
In what way have you directly influenced a project, and what was the outcome?
Focused portfolio review with a panel, followed by a set of interviews focused in behavioural questions - it can be a long day(s) but fairly simple considering there is no design exercise or take home
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Asked specific OKRs and lessons learned for each portfolio case study