I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in Apr 2016
Interview
Several interviews in English with various team members (Design managers, Project managers) back to back. The design team from Israel & US was super nice and respectful. The PM was somewhat aggressive and dismissive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions regarding balancing design aspirations with legacy, and about behaving in a stressful & competitive work environment.
Quick 1 project walkthrough with the hiring manager, a 45-minute session with some quick back-and-forth questions at the beginning and towards the end, very easy-going atmosphere. Did use a case study deck to present my project
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Seattle, WA) in Aug 2025
Interview
45 minutes portfolio review with the director, including 30 minutes case study presentation and 10 minutes Q&A. I started with a quick intro and then showcased 2 projects in a slide deck
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Microsoft (Murrysville, PA)
Interview
The hiring manager reached out to me, but It felt like i was interview her instead of she interviewing me. It was only 30 min, and it went back pretty fast. I felt like she didnt ask me the questions to continue the next step.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about yourself
How are you like during collaborations