Microsoft is treading in dangerous waters
Microsoft is treading in dangerous waters
The benefits are outstanding, the pay is competitive, and the prestige behind the company name opens a lot of doors. It's a very exciting place to work, if you're on the right team, because of the unique mix of cutting-edge hardware and software.
They tend not to value anyone not producing code or selling it.
They need to understand how important it is to have a foundation underneath to produce and test their code.
They seem content to just outsource these positions, not knowing how much guidance these developers and testers need to manage their space effectively.
Attempting to skimp and save by cutting back on the people who build and manage your infrastructure isn't a very wise business strategy.
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I provided my resume to my university's recruiter. I had worked with her in the past for a Microsoft-sponsored student event, so she knew me. A few weeks later, Microsoft was conducting interviews on my school campus and invited me for what they cal
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The company flew me to Seattle for the interview. The process was very well organized. On the day of the interview, I had 6 interviews. The questions were of moderate complexity. I received an offer in 2 business days, and they asked me to respond
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Lots of brain puzzles and escalating interviews with different people on the team. Read the books on brain puzzles asked at MS interviews. They're not wrong. Most people interview with multiple teams. However, if all your interviews are with one te
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesDecember 1, 2009I provided my resume to my university's recruiter. I had worked with her in the past for a Microsoft-sponsored student event, so she knew me. A few weeks later, Microsoft was conducting interviews on my school campus and invited me for what they cal
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesFebruary 1, 2012The company flew me to Seattle for the interview. The process was very well organized. On the day of the interview, I had 6 interviews. The questions were of moderate complexity. I received an offer in 2 business days, and they asked me to respond
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesApril 1, 2017Lots of brain puzzles and escalating interviews with different people on the team. Read the books on brain puzzles asked at MS interviews. They're not wrong. Most people interview with multiple teams. However, if all your interviews are with one te
