Even if you are performing at a top level, it might be hard to get promotions. The decision about getting promoted or not comes from upper management that doesn't interact with you directly.
The direct manager should have more decision power regarding the promotion of their direct reports. The process could be less political and more transparent.
3 or 4 interviews, including a hiring manager interview and a couple of peer interviews. Also had an HR interview and presented an architecture. All interviews were very fast and organized, with many held online.
I was referred by a friend who had started four months prior. I applied for the CSA position on careers.microsoft.com. Having an internal referral seemed to help me get my foot in the door. Once referred, a recruiter contacted me to ensure my informa
Fifteen years ago, I was an undergraduate in the top 10% of my class at a top-five American CS school. The campus recruiter would not give me the opportunity to interview for an SDE job. Instead, I was delegated to applying for QA in Test or Design,
3 or 4 interviews, including a hiring manager interview and a couple of peer interviews. Also had an HR interview and presented an architecture. All interviews were very fast and organized, with many held online.
I was referred by a friend who had started four months prior. I applied for the CSA position on careers.microsoft.com. Having an internal referral seemed to help me get my foot in the door. Once referred, a recruiter contacted me to ensure my informa
Fifteen years ago, I was an undergraduate in the top 10% of my class at a top-five American CS school. The campus recruiter would not give me the opportunity to interview for an SDE job. Instead, I was delegated to applying for QA in Test or Design,