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

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Here’s the best resource available to ace your PM interview at Microsoft and any other company: www.pmdiego.com/the-product-interview-operating-system-get-an-offer

[@markcampbell2364]

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]

THAT IS AMAZING!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!

[@kylelee639]

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

[@PMDiegoGranados]

How many times did I say the word "interview"? 😂 Have you interviewed with Microsoft? What was your experience like?

[@jzuncartier5903]

I have an upcoming interview this Tuesday ! I’ve been doing a bunch of research thank-you so much ! I feel very confident

[@sriramparents3191]

This is extremely beneficial and a great timing as I have a full loop next week for senior PM role

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!!

[@Datageeko]

Hey Diego, this was really informaitve. Thank you. I have my first interview with Microsoft Recruiters for Digital Solution Area Specialist position. I am really nervous and excited at the same time.

[@RobertSmalls-hc6cq]

Thank You for this video, Diego

[@jrnoh3289]

Thank you for the great information and video Diego!

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Thank you, JR! I'm glad you liked it!

[@LearningAndGrowingInLife]

Thank you Diego, this was a super insightful video.

[@outoftrees7024]

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]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck in your interview and keep us posted!

[@kyletsu885]

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]

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]

@@PMDiegoGranados Hey Diego, thanks for responding! Any chance we could do a mock interview at a time that you are free?

[@gemini_grimm_llc8220]

I just applied for a business manager position for Microsoft def looking forward to hearing from them

[@TwitchRadio]

Ty for your time, wish me luck🤞🍀... Going for the software systems engineering position... Or maybe cloud architecture... ✌️

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Best of luck! Keep us posted!

[@sgnans]

Could you share your experience

[@karthicksharan9017]

Hi Diego, this was a great video. It'll be nice if you can post a similar video for UX/Product design Interview process.

[@missboyeux2956]

Hey, thanks for sharing the tips. Why did you leave Microsoft? What is the culture looks like

[@mojisola9948]

Hey Diego. LinkedIn brought me here. Thank you for all the tips. Cheers.

[@sudiptadash6420]

THANK YOU DIEGO for the awsome video, Can we pls connect as i have a interview scheduled.

[@PMDiegoGranados]

@@sudiptadash6420 thank you and best of luck! Feel free to reach out anytime on LinkedIn, my messages are open to everyone

[@VijayaLakshmi_24]

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?

[@vaibhavmisra301]

The pattern of interview remains more or less same in all countries or does it change? Say between India and US.

[@PMDiegoGranados]

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

[@snowydays612]

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]

Of course! Reach out on LinkedIn :)

[@MrSayandeep]

Do we need any certification required to apply for Microsoft role -CSPO/ PSPO/ PMP ?

[@ItsAshley.Nicole]

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]

Mine replied a week after I applied

[@AbA-bi5dz]

A week after I applied, but dont fret yours may take longer and you may still be called.

[@haticeakay8585]

Hi Diego! What about refreshers questions?

[@PMDiegoGranados]

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)

[@CM_CM_]

Can thank you notes be sent over via Linkedin? Or is it better to keep it within email than social media?

[@PMDiegoGranados]

LinkedIn or email are great :) whichever you prefer

[@CM_CM_]

@@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 :)

[@freddvincent]

Tenga su like buen hombre

[@Cubeone11]

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[@mailtoabhilasha]

Great Stuff 👍

[@thungaestherrani4787]

Hi Diego, may I know the your Gmail id please

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Reach out on LinkedIn 👋

[@jithuanne5165]

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]

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?

[@DonShone1994]

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]

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]

@@PMDiegoGranados It is really make a sense :) Thank you Diego again, for all you doing for community. We all appreciate it :)

[@AbA-bi5dz]

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.

[@youngccs]

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]

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

[@solmisla]

great video!!! love the editing - i use your videos for my interviews and they work wonders!

[@PMDiegoGranados]

Thank you, Sol!!! Keep me posted on your interviews 😉

[@lindseyb1445]

Wow, this video is so great thank you!

[@Namark]

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.

[@OppaGamerr]

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]

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!

[@scrutinize1978]

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?

[@USALifeDiaries]

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?

[@lekanolaoye]

I have my Microsoft technical PM interview next week! This video was helpful. Thanks Diego!

[@LookItsDev]

Is it normal for the first interview with a recruiter to be a codility interview for a hardware engineering position?

[@andresvn171]

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 👏

[@akshay8oct]

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?

[@anamorin9364]

Thanks for the tips 😀 I am quite nervous, but you ease me of being confident!

[@kylelee639]

Did you get the job?