What is the Microsoft Interview process like? (With sample questions!)

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PM Diego Granados

PM Diego Granados

Күн бұрын

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I spent the last 3 years at Microsoft working as a Product Manager and I've both interviewed and conducted interviews throughout my years. In this video, I will show you how a Microsoft Interview looks like, how many you'll have at each stage, and provide sample questions so that you know exactly what to prepare for.
What you'll find in this video:
@00:00 Intro
@00:25 Interview Breakdown
@01:16 Call with Recruiter
@02:58 1st Round Interview
@04:22 Final Round Interviews
@06:14 Skills and Attributes MSFT is looking for
@08:40 As Appropriate Interview
@10:38 Levels at Microsoft | Program or Product?
Learn more about the Key Attributes from this MSFT's video: • How to prepare for you...
Key Attributes Microsoft is Looking for:
Customer Focus
- "Tell me about a time when you received a customer complaint. What did you do?"
- "Tell me about a time you failed to meet the customer's needs"
Adaptability and dealing with ambiguity
- "Tell me about a time you faced ambiguity in a project"
Collaboration and communication
- "Tell me about a time where you had a conflict with your team"
- Communication is evaluated throughout your whole interview - remember to be concise and structured in your answers.
Diversity and inclusion
- "Tell me about a time when you had to help resolve a conflict between two colleagues (or students)"
Growth Mindset
- "What has been your greatest achievement?" or "Tell me about a time when something didn’t go the way you wanted at work"
Drive for results
- "Tell me about a time when you’ve gone above and beyond the minimal requirements of your goal. What were the results?"
- "Tell me about the most difficult challenge you have faced"
Influencing without authority
- "Tell me about a time where you had to influence someone but you didn't have authority over their work"
Problem Solving
-Problem-solving will be product design questions and, in some rare cases, strategy questions. They can ask you things like: How would you improve your favorite product? or How would you design an elevator?
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💻 About me 💻
I'm a Senior Product Manager by day and content creator whenever I have a few minutes in the morning, day or night to spare! I have experience working in Product Management at Microsoft in AI & Machine Learning, as well as Cisco in Wireless Technologies. I'm originally from Mexico City and I moved to the U.S. in 2015 to study my MBA at Duke University. I discovered Product Management when I started Business School and since then, it has been my mission and my passion to help others break into this role!
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Thank you for stopping by!
✅ Disclosure ✅
This video is not sponsored; all opinions shared are my own. I do not represent Microsoft and the content of this video is sourced from public information posted by Microsoft and other parties. No confidential information is disclosed in this video.
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@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
How many times did I say the word "interview"? 😂 Have you interviewed with Microsoft? What was your experience like?
@kylelee639
@kylelee639 20 күн бұрын
Yo. My man I wanted to thank you!!!! Just got my start date with Microsoft. I studied your videos during the interview process. Senior business PM data centers of America is my title. The process took 3 months from start to finish. Thanks from Chicago
@markcampbell2364
@markcampbell2364 Жыл бұрын
I got had the phone call today from Microsoft saying I got the job. I believe if I hadnt had watched this video first I wouldnt have been prepared for it. THANK YOU SIR I am indebted to you. Your a legend!!!!
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados Жыл бұрын
THAT IS AMAZING!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
@LearningAndGrowingInLife
@LearningAndGrowingInLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diego, this was a super insightful video.
@Namark
@Namark Жыл бұрын
Thank you Diego! I'm speaking with a recruiter tomorrow for a software engineer position, the video really put the whole interview process in perspective.
@lekanolaoye
@lekanolaoye 2 ай бұрын
I have my Microsoft technical PM interview next week! This video was helpful. Thanks Diego!
@lindseyb1445
@lindseyb1445 8 ай бұрын
Wow, this video is so great thank you!
@AbA-bi5dz
@AbA-bi5dz 9 ай бұрын
I have an upcoming 4 round interviews with them as Snr Tech Program Manager. I don't know how the interview process works for them cos this is my 1st experience, so far you have hit the nail on the head. Thanks for being so clear and straightforward.
@solmisla
@solmisla 2 жыл бұрын
great video!!! love the editing - i use your videos for my interviews and they work wonders!
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sol!!! Keep me posted on your interviews 😉
@jrnoh3289
@jrnoh3289 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great information and video Diego!
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, JR! I'm glad you liked it!
@outoftrees7024
@outoftrees7024 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego, thank you very much for such an insightful video. I am preparing for my MS PM interview so this video really helped me to break down my work and know the focus areas.
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck in your interview and keep us posted!
@mailtoabhilasha
@mailtoabhilasha 2 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff 👍
@sriramparents3191
@sriramparents3191 2 жыл бұрын
This is extremely beneficial and a great timing as I have a full loop next week for senior PM role
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!!
@anamorin9364
@anamorin9364 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips 😀 I am quite nervous, but you ease me of being confident!
@kylelee639
@kylelee639 2 ай бұрын
Did you get the job?
@mojisola9948
@mojisola9948 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Diego. LinkedIn brought me here. Thank you for all the tips. Cheers.
@akshay8oct
@akshay8oct Жыл бұрын
Hi Diego, thanks for sharing helpful videos. Is this process applicable to industry solutions role at MS as well? Not completely but to some extent. Any key pointers?
@andresvn171
@andresvn171 Жыл бұрын
Helped me to build more confidence the day of the interview. I appreciate emphasizing the key attributes and skills. I was able to add them to my answers and felt like I connected with my interviewers that way! Great channel 👏
@karthicksharan9017
@karthicksharan9017 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego, this was a great video. It'll be nice if you can post a similar video for UX/Product design Interview process.
@VijayaLakshmi_24
@VijayaLakshmi_24 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diego. This is extremely helpful but what I would like to know is does the process remain the same through out the world (different countries) or it differs?
@jithuanne5165
@jithuanne5165 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego, Your videos have been immense help. Thanks a lot! May have an MSFT interview soon. Hopefully I will be able to ace it with these inputs from you :) Meanwhile, I have a query, which org in MSFT were you working for AI & ML projects - the work you do there seems to be interesting and wanted to check out if there could be positions in my company for that org. Thanks for all your help!
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jithu! Thank you! No, I was part of the Dynamics 365 org in an AI team 😉 I have a video on my channel about AI, have you seen it?
@missboyeux2956
@missboyeux2956 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for sharing the tips. Why did you leave Microsoft? What is the culture looks like
@gemini_grimm_llc8220
@gemini_grimm_llc8220 9 ай бұрын
I just applied for a business manager position for Microsoft def looking forward to hearing from them
@kyletsu885
@kyletsu885 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a MS PM interview coming soon and this really helped. Would love to get some insight as to which types of questions are more likely to be asked
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck in your interview, Kyle!! The examples in this video should help, there’s no specific unique MSFT questions. Let me know if the info in the video helps ☺️
@kyletsu885
@kyletsu885 2 жыл бұрын
@@PMDiegoGranados Hey Diego, thanks for responding! Any chance we could do a mock interview at a time that you are free?
@TwitchRadio
@TwitchRadio 2 жыл бұрын
Ty for your time, wish me luck🤞🍀... Going for the software systems engineering position... Or maybe cloud architecture... ✌️
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Keep us posted!
@sgnans
@sgnans Жыл бұрын
Could you share your experience
@MrSayandeep
@MrSayandeep Жыл бұрын
Do we need any certification required to apply for Microsoft role -CSPO/ PSPO/ PMP ?
@LookItsDev
@LookItsDev Жыл бұрын
Is it normal for the first interview with a recruiter to be a codility interview for a hardware engineering position?
@youngccs
@youngccs 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego. Thanks for this content it’s extremely helpful. I’m currently a 3rd year test engineer at a defense company with an electrical engineering background. I’m working to finish up my project management MBA as well as obtain my PMP. What do you think is the best way to crack into the tech world as a project manager? I’m working to build academic credentials as well transferable skills like leading without authority in my current role to help flesh out of profile. I’d appreciate any advice. Thank you!
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for watching! I’m assuming you mean product manager ( but please correct me if I’m wrong). Check out this article and let me know if this helps: pmdiego.substack.com/p/if-you-want-to-break-into-product
@DonShone1994
@DonShone1994 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Diego, this is a very nice and helpful video. I would like to say that I had an interview about two years ago, and I didn't pass, but it was a great experience because before that interview I didn't have formal experience as a PM. I had about two and a half years of SWE experience. I completely agree that the interview process is very similar to your description, but also I had one coding question, but the focus was on the product design question. I have one question for you. Now I have four and half years in SWE, and I learn a lot of things about PM through your videos, research, and talks (as SWE) with customers in the current company, but I am not sure for which position I should apply, in some way, I am feeling too old for the PM 1 position and I don't have the experience to be PM 2? Since I am in a transitioning period of my career, it sounds reasonable to me to apply to the PM 1 position, but I hope that doesn't look strange in the eyes of recruiters and interviewers.
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! thanks for asking! remember that there are two levels for each PM1 and PM2. You can apply to PM2 and be placed at the lower PM2 level... does that make sense? If you have the "required skills" apply to PM2 (or even PM1 and PM2!)
@DonShone1994
@DonShone1994 2 жыл бұрын
@@PMDiegoGranados It is really make a sense :) Thank you Diego again, for all you doing for community. We all appreciate it :)
@scrutinize1978
@scrutinize1978 2 жыл бұрын
Hi What do recruiters look for when they shortlist the candidates? any Certifications What are the chances of getting a call by the recruiter to someone outside the US i.e India Pakistan Bangladesh? And last one having 3 years of project management experience which level should one apply for?
@vaibhavmisra301
@vaibhavmisra301 2 жыл бұрын
The pattern of interview remains more or less same in all countries or does it change? Say between India and US.
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Vaibhav! It shouldn't change that much! Each team may change a few things here and there, but in general it should be the same
@AshleyNicole-km9ei
@AshleyNicole-km9ei 2 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful!! Thank you! I currently have a position that I was referred for & it's still in my action center, do you know the timeframe that a recruiter may reach out after you've applied (I applied a month ago🥹)
@gregwiired
@gregwiired 2 жыл бұрын
Mine replied a week after I applied
@AbA-bi5dz
@AbA-bi5dz 9 ай бұрын
A week after I applied, but dont fret yours may take longer and you may still be called.
@OppaGamerr
@OppaGamerr 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego , I have interview with Sales associate in store in next week. It will conducting 3 different interviewer 45 minutes each of them. Is this 2nd interview or the last one ?
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean! Best of luck in your interviews! I'm not sure if the Sales associate role has an extra interview, but the Pm interview (my experience) has 2 rounds. If you were in a PM interview this would be your final round. Keep us posted on your interview!
@haticeakay8585
@haticeakay8585 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego! What about refreshers questions?
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I don't think there is a hard rule about that. At least during my time at Microsoft there was never a strict rule around refreshers (or anything else out of the ordinary)
@TheDailyDose2910
@TheDailyDose2910 2 ай бұрын
I want to get into Microsoft. I have completed my associate degree in business administration! What should I major to get into any position at the company?
@CM_CM_
@CM_CM_ 2 жыл бұрын
Can thank you notes be sent over via Linkedin? Or is it better to keep it within email than social media?
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
LinkedIn or email are great :) whichever you prefer
@CM_CM_
@CM_CM_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@PMDiegoGranados Thank you! Your videos are always so insightful and to the point! I'm miles away from PMing but maybe one day I'll get to send that thank you note to someone :)
@snowydays612
@snowydays612 Жыл бұрын
Diego, what an awesome video! Very helpful an informative. Is it possible for me to get in touch with you, as I have an upcoming interview and receiving an offer means everything for me.
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados Жыл бұрын
Of course! Reach out on LinkedIn :)
@freddvincent
@freddvincent Жыл бұрын
Tenga su like buen hombre
@Tixxxy.
@Tixxxy. 2 ай бұрын
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@thungaestherrani4787
@thungaestherrani4787 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Diego, may I know the your Gmail id please
@PMDiegoGranados
@PMDiegoGranados 2 жыл бұрын
Reach out on LinkedIn 👋
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