Nice environment, good people, and an enjoyable experience.
2-hour all-round commute (45 min - 1 hr each way) to the other end of Reading, with a very early start and late finish. No possibility of hybrid work.
I called then online. People were nice, and I had a good time. The questions were reasonable and not too hard. They were clear about next steps, and they respectfully spoke to me and respected my time.
First, some questions about resume were asked, and then I was asked to write code to implement string matching.
I was amazed how fast Microsoft managed to run my hiring process. I had already received another offer from a high-value company, and before signing there, I thought I'd try my luck with Microsoft. Knowing this, HR called me the day after I submitte
I called then online. People were nice, and I had a good time. The questions were reasonable and not too hard. They were clear about next steps, and they respectfully spoke to me and respected my time.
First, some questions about resume were asked, and then I was asked to write code to implement string matching.
I was amazed how fast Microsoft managed to run my hiring process. I had already received another offer from a high-value company, and before signing there, I thought I'd try my luck with Microsoft. Knowing this, HR called me the day after I submitte