Hey anyone at Microsoft. I'm thinking about making a change to go back there, after 5 years. I'm wondering about my rehire status. Is there anyone who can check this for me confidentially?
I could, if you can tell me how
It's most likely not checked. Per my recent discussion with HR, they only check that if you're fired for gross misconduct (e.g. stealing etc), not performance based stuff
You would have been notified about rehire ineligibility during your termination. Notification is part of the process.
Apply for a job. You'll know right away. Rehire block is generally for conduct infractions not performance related stuff. There are limited other cases as well but it doesnt sound like you fit those.
Dang. Seems no one is in a position to check for me. Thanks anyway people
Are you a member of the alumni club? There are dedicated recruiters attached to the club who would probably help you out.
You can easily check yourself as I have done. just call the 800 HR number and ask! You have every right to know and they will tell you! Sometimes after a certain amount of years you can request to have the status from not re-hirable removed.
Microsoft recruiters are idiots. They may take all rounds and later realise that you are in no hire list. I don't have proof of that, but the recruiter ghosted me once after all the good rounds.
Any reason why you think you would not be rehireable?
Possibly
No, I am asking what would be the reason? Were you fired? Violated a code of conduct?