Too woke. Career paths and hiring are broken. It's hard to get a real career opportunity
Too woke. Career paths and hiring are broken. It's hard to get a real career opportunity
freedom while doing work; product strategy is mostly unbeatable; compensation and benefits are really good; still lots of people one can learn from.
Hiring is broken: arbitrary hiring freezes, closing open positions without filling them, and an inability to get feedback on applications. Referrals are not taken seriously; I will never recommend anybody again due to being put in a bad light.
Diversity is great, as long as your opinion aligns with the company's (woke) opinion. Goals are tough.
I'm not really seeing skill or performance standards amongst people with the same job title. Microsoft's poor savings impact employee morale and travel.
A sense of purpose is lacking when one simply doesn't care anymore if the company makes a few $B more or less.
Fix recruiting and career paths
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Solutions Architect
1 telephonic interview and 3 onsite interviews. The telephonic interview was with a Senior Solution Architect. He was very polite and tried his best to make me feel comfortable.
Solutions Architect
Standard Microsoft process, nothing unusual to be honest. I would advise you to have in-depth knowledge of multiple Azure products in the same category and a strong fundamental knowledge.
Solutions Architect
The process is unclear. Once you pass round one, it could go fast. MCS is a true EMEA role, while the Amsterdam office is more of a sales organization. They don't always go hand in hand.
Solutions Architect
Reading, England, United KingdomAugust 1, 20191 telephonic interview and 3 onsite interviews. The telephonic interview was with a Senior Solution Architect. He was very polite and tried his best to make me feel comfortable.
Solutions Architect
London, United KingdomMarch 20, 2025Standard Microsoft process, nothing unusual to be honest. I would advise you to have in-depth knowledge of multiple Azure products in the same category and a strong fundamental knowledge.
Solutions Architect
Amsterdam, NetherlandsMarch 1, 2020The process is unclear. Once you pass round one, it could go fast. MCS is a true EMEA role, while the Amsterdam office is more of a sales organization. They don't always go hand in hand.
