I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Microsoft (Providence, RI) in Feb 2017
Interview
I was invited to an on-campus 30 minute interview. I was asked to write an algorithm to solve a problem (don't remember anymore) using pen and paper. Afterwords, I was given an opportunity to ask any questions I had. About a week later, I was sent an email that I had passed the first interview rounds, and was invited to the final rounds BUT that however, they had no interview opportunities currently available. ??? that was that.
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft
Interview
After my application to ClipChamp - Microsoft, a recruiter reached out and scheduled my first interview. It was about basic interview questions and background analysis. After that I had my technical interview. The recruiter specifically said that I would be facing medium hacker rank questions. So I prepared accordingly. However, what I actually got was to analyse an application and re work it according to new requirements. I felt like I was set up for failure on purpose. Didn’t even hear back after that interview.