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Microsoft Product Manager Interview

Posted Jan 03, 2013 1 of 1 people found this helpful

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Seattle, WA (US) Sep 2010 – Reviewed Jan 03, 2013

Interview Details 3 rounds of interviews, all were pretty easy. The interviewers asked questions like:
Why do you want this job
Why Microsoft
What do you think about [specific division you're applying to]'s [specific problem]? How would you solve it?

I got a few macro-level questions about the industry and company strategy, but that probably varies by position.

Interview Question – Asked specific questions about high level tech trends & things in the news   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – One back and forth, and done. They are more flexible on levels than they are on salary from what I've noticed. Always go with the levels -- managers change so often that you can often request a pay increase in 6 months or so. However, if you're stuck in a lower level and already making the max pay, it's much harder to jump levels.

Other Details - I applied through an employee referral and the process took 4+ weeks.

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