I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bengaluru) in Apr 2015
Interview
I had for this position through my university. Overall it was a 2-day process.
1. First round comprised of an online test in cocubes.com. Consisted of networking basics, C language, OS concepts, english, logical and quantitative sections.
2. Second round comprised of GD, topics based on current trends in the technological sector.
3. Following GD, there was a technical interview round where I was asked almost everything of computer networks and OS concepts.
4. After technical interview, there were HR interview, followed by Manager interview and ended by Director interview. Each interview round was an elimination round so every step of the process mattered.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basically they test your overall knowledge of all your subjects and how strong your basics are. They dwell into deep intricacies of each subject to know the extent of your grasp on those subjects.
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.
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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 (Sídney) 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?
