Develops the most significant applications in the world. Re-invented their design with a fresh, simple, clean interface. Tackles big, tough problems. Recognizes and values technical contributions of their employees.
Struggling and falling behind the competition in markets for Internet services and devices.
Disconnect between Redmond and the customer.
Many projects are very complex, and their interface is not simple or abstract enough for the user.
Does not play well with others.
On site from internal referral
I received an email from a Microsoft recruiter, which was followed by phone calls. They set up a phone screen, and then it took them about two months to schedule the onsite interview. The scheduling was a bit disorganized on the recruiter's part. So
The interview took the whole day. Five individuals interrogated for one hour each, plus the hiring manager at the end.
On site from internal referral
I received an email from a Microsoft recruiter, which was followed by phone calls. They set up a phone screen, and then it took them about two months to schedule the onsite interview. The scheduling was a bit disorganized on the recruiter's part. So
The interview took the whole day. Five individuals interrogated for one hour each, plus the hiring manager at the end.