An inside look at Microsoft
An inside look at Microsoft
Health Benefits and Financial Planning: Extensive health benefits and financial planning options.
40-Hour Work Week: Generally offers a good work-life balance.
Updated Tools and Resources: Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Stability: Known for job security and consistent work.
Resume Booster: Prestigious company name that looks great on your resume.
Competition for Advancement: Can be challenging to get promoted due to the large number of employees.
Isolation: Some employees feel isolated due to the company's size.
Promoting Within: Preference for internal hires can limit opportunities for external candidates.
Not Much Variation: Some roles may lack variety and creativity.
Performance Reviews: The stack ranking system can create a competitive and stressful environment.
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Software Engineer
I first applied for the position while a recruiter was at my college for a job fair event. About a month later, I was contacted and scheduled an online phone interview. The phone interview was all business, with no personal questions. The interviewer
Software Engineer
Brief phone call to introduce myself and for the interviewer to discuss the team I was interviewing for. It was more of a conversation than a formal interview. No behavioral questions were asked.
Software Engineer
I gave my resume to an employee at a coding event at my school. Following a relaxed behavioral/OOP on-campus interview, I was invited to their Redmond, WA campus. They paid for everything, gave me a big meal stipend, and put me up in a nice hotel,
Software Engineer
Redmond, Washington, United StatesMay 1, 2013I first applied for the position while a recruiter was at my college for a job fair event. About a month later, I was contacted and scheduled an online phone interview. The phone interview was all business, with no personal questions. The interviewer
Software Engineer
Redmond, Washington, United StatesJanuary 1, 2018Brief phone call to introduce myself and for the interviewer to discuss the team I was interviewing for. It was more of a conversation than a formal interview. No behavioral questions were asked.
Software Engineer
Redmond, Washington, United StatesNovember 1, 2017I gave my resume to an employee at a coding event at my school. Following a relaxed behavioral/OOP on-campus interview, I was invited to their Redmond, WA campus. They paid for everything, gave me a big meal stipend, and put me up in a nice hotel,
