Software Test Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Test Engineer roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Microsoft as a Software Test Engineer according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
One on one interview: 29%
Presentation: 12%
Skills test: 12%
Group panel interview: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Other: 6%
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When interviewing a candidate for a position at Microsoft, it's important to ask questions that gauge their technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and alignment with Microsoft's culture and values. Here are some comprehensive interview questions tailored for a candidate at Microsoft:
General and Behavioral Questions
Tell me about yourself.
This question is often used to get an overview of the candidate's background, experiences, and what led them to apply for the position.
Why do you want to work at Microsoft?
Assess the candidate’s motivation and interest in the company.
Describe a challenging project you worked on. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
Understand their problem-solving abilities and how they handle challenges.
How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time when working on multiple projects?
Evaluate their organizational and time-management skills.
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What is unit testing? If the unit is too girthy, how do you relieve the unit?
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Interview
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Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write a binary tree algorithm
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