Program Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Microsoft with 4 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 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Program Manager roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Microsoft overall takes an average of 55 days.
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Microsoft (Singapore) in Nov 2012
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It was simple but long process; same questionnaire but five different interviewers at different times; after sometimes,
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Again, the same set of questionnaire used by same five different interviewers;
the agent who helped to organize the conference call had poor knowledge of the call system, being experienced Microsoft contractor, I would have to teach the agent how to conduct a proper conference call.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Microsoft
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Microsoft came for college placements in one of the best b-schools in India. 1 group discussion and 1 written test started the proceedings! Written test had 2 programming questions which I was able to answer correctly. After that there were 5 interviews and another with the group PM. 5 rounds - almost all were design of software products - 1 product in detail in each round. First interview had questions on my previous work ex in detail. Technical details help in creating a better impression. Otherwise, product features and justification for each are a must. After the 5 rounds, the group PM makes the final call on selection.
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Nothing was very difficult to answer. There were a few challenging ones, but one can manage with good preparation.
The interview was reasonably good. The interviewer first asked some details about me. Then, he proceeded with a design question. The question was design an alarm clock for a laptop. And that was all the interview.
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There were no unexpected questions in the interview.