Work-life balance.
Hands-on new technologies.
Internal politics. Job safety. Slow growth.
4 Rounds: * Recruiter Intro (phone call) * Manager screen (phone call) * Technical Screen w/ Algorithm & General Knowledge (Video) * Technical Signals (Project Feature Enhancement, Unit Tests for feature, System Design) and Behavioural Inter
Clearly filling an interview quota. No feedback was provided except "not up to par." They attempted to get me to apply for another position, but I wouldn't unless they gave feedback. There was no contact after that.
Recruiter phone call and basic screen, then manager interview. Typical interview questions about why Microsoft, my experience. Did not progress due to push for RTO vs. remote work. Overall good impressions, quick communication.
4 Rounds: * Recruiter Intro (phone call) * Manager screen (phone call) * Technical Screen w/ Algorithm & General Knowledge (Video) * Technical Signals (Project Feature Enhancement, Unit Tests for feature, System Design) and Behavioural Inter
Clearly filling an interview quota. No feedback was provided except "not up to par." They attempted to get me to apply for another position, but I wouldn't unless they gave feedback. There was no contact after that.
Recruiter phone call and basic screen, then manager interview. Typical interview questions about why Microsoft, my experience. Did not progress due to push for RTO vs. remote work. Overall good impressions, quick communication.