Interview
Questions

Microsoft values a "learn-it-all" over a "know-it-all" mindset. Tell me about a time you had to learn something completely new. How did you approach it, and what did you discover about yourself?

Microsoft encourages embracing failure as a learning opportunity. Describe a significant failure or setback you experienced. What did you learn, and how did it change your approach?

Microsoft is obsessed with customer outcomes. Tell me about a time you deeply understood a customer or user need and how that understanding shaped your work.

Microsoft shifted from internal competition to collaboration. Describe a time you helped a colleague or team succeed, even when it did not directly benefit you.

Satya Nadella emphasizes empathy as foundational to innovation. Tell me about a time empathy for users or colleagues led you to a better solution.

Growth mindset means being open to feedback and criticism. Describe a time you received critical feedback. How did you respond, and what did you do with it?

Microsoft values diversity and inclusion. Tell me about a time you actively created an inclusive environment or advocated for a diverse perspective.

A growth mindset involves persisting through obstacles. Describe a challenging project where you faced repeated setbacks. How did you stay motivated and push through?

Part of growth mindset is finding inspiration in others' success rather than feeling threatened. Tell me about a time a colleague's achievement inspired you to raise your own game.

Microsoft values intellectual humility. Tell me about a time you changed your mind based on new information or someone else's perspective. What did you learn?

Microsoft encourages cross-functional collaboration. Describe a time you worked with teams outside your immediate group to deliver a project. What made the collaboration successful?

Microsoft values integrity and accountability. Describe a time you took responsibility for a mistake. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

Growth mindset means embracing challenges rather than avoiding them. Tell me about a time you volunteered for a difficult assignment others avoided. Why did you step up?

Microsoft focuses on customer value and business outcomes. Describe a project where you connected your work to measurable impact for customers or the business.

Why Microsoft? What about our mission to empower every person and organization on the planet resonates with you?