Internship applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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The interview was extremely challenging and pushed me to my limits. The questions were tough, focusing on complex problem-solving and real-world scenarios. They asked for in-depth examples from my past work experience, often probing deeper to understand how I handled difficult situations. I felt constant pressure to think quickly and respond accurately, which made it even harder to organize my thoughts. It was intense, but it gave me a clear sense of the high expectations and the skills needed for the role. Overall, a difficult but valuable experience that tested both my knowledge and adaptability.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Bengaluru) in Sep 2023
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Wasn't too good, I intially told the brute approach then a linear complexity approach but the interviewer wanted the Binary Search approach, wasn't able to crack during the interview, Tips: Write clean code
A Microsoft internship interview involves coding challenges, technical interviews focused on data structures and algorithms, system design (if advanced), and behavioral questions to assess problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability.During the process, expect 2-4 rounds of technical interviews where you'll solve coding problems, discuss solutions, and explain your approach. Behavioral questions gauge communication skills and alignment with Microsoft's values.