Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - London, Canada
Process
I submitted my resume at the University Career Fair and took the on-campus interview two weeks later. I received the reject letter nearly one month later.
Microsoft held a college student programming contest on campus this year without any presentation or information session.
Questions
The technical question they asked was very easy (Fizz, Buzz, and FizzBuzz game), with some behavioral questions followed.
I think Microsoft has their results even before the interview.
Why do they ask the same simple question (easier than any I've seen on Glassdoor) for all candidates? Or is this just for international students? Or do they never intend to recruit us?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft Software Development Engineer role in London, Ontario.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in London, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's Software Development Engineer interview process in London, Ontario.
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