Microsoft Interviews

Following are some questions you can expect in the Microsoft interview process, both behavioral and technical. Note: The answers to these questions are generic and provide a good structure on which you can base your answers. It would be best to take the answers provided and personalize them to account for your experience, knowledge, and working style. Best of luck in your interviewing journey! Question 1: How do you handle conflicts within your workplace? Answer (Practice  here ) In a recent project, I faced a significant conflict when team members disagreed on feature priorities. As the project lead, my role was to mediate the situation. I organized a meeting where everyone shared their viewpoints and data supporting their ideas. By facilitating open dialogue, I encouraged understanding and collaboration. I suggested combining elements of the most debated features, which satisfied all parties and enhanced our project’s scope. This approach not only resolved the conflict but also s...

Similar to the FAANG companies, Microsoft has tough interviews spaced across 3-4 rounds and intensive technical tests. Overall, interviewers look for proficiency in at least one programming language (ideally Python, Java, PHP, C#, C or C++) for any technical positions, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, leadership, and culture fit (everyone). The rounds requiring coding are the most important at Microsoft. System design questions can be considered the second most important questions at Microsoft.  Microsoft interviewers usually choose the questions they want so repeated questions are few so use the below interview questions to practice while honing your framework or approach to answering. Regardless of whether you are applying for a tech position or a non-technical one, communication skills are a key component of the interviews. You will be evaluated on your ability to effectively cross-communicate and coordinate with different teams. Along with this, the...