Cool products to work on and good experience. Remote work is easy if that is something you want.
Work just as hard as other tech companies for less money. You have to make senior or else you will eventually be let go.
I have recieved a 18 months contract BI Engineer position with Microsoft, at Redmond, WA, TC: 100K, YoE: 1.5, Education: MS Analytics. I currently work at Verizon as a contractor. Recently interviewed for Amazon BIE lvl 5, went to onsite but nearly missed it (didn't prepare a lot on Leadership Princ...Read more
Hey, I applied to be a program manager contractor at Microsoft and had some questions. Anyone formally contract at Microsoft that I can DM?
https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/25/in-a-victory-over-amazon-microsoft-wins-10b-pentagon-jedi-cloud-contract whaaat
Thoughts on leaving a full time job for a contract role in Microsoft? On one hand they say there is a possibility of full time conversion but can’t trust them due to current market condition .On the other hand if they do convert then I’ll be working for one of my dream companies
Been applying to Microsoft PgM roles for about two years. I’ve had my resume critiqued by several MSFT employees— I even paid two of them. Have also been referred to roles. I haven’t not gotten any traction from this, except a recruiter reached out recently from an external company for a contract M...Read more
Previous microsoft experience of ~5 years; 2 years smaller company I have a contract offer on table at Microsoft- bing organization YOE ~8 masters in engineering and 6 years of PM $55/hr ~18 months ~110k/ year with two weeks of unpaid vacation. Been laid off for 6 months ; 6 more months of unemp...Read more
Has anyone interview with Microsoft for a contractor data analyst role? Looking for insights about interview process and prep with their Mile IQ group. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’ve been working as a Microsoft contractor for almost a year now. When I was hired I wasn’t promised that I’ll be converted into an FT employee but I love what I do (Program Management) and have started looking for full time roles within the company. There’s been no luck so far as it’...Read more
Want some guidance. Never had contract position before and third party recruiter contacted me for possible Microsoft contract position. I was hoping that it was full time but they only had contract positions… If you had an option to choose for your future growth and employability, would you choose C...Read more
Hello, Was offered a contract TPM position in Azure MS. Anyone accepted a contract role with Microsoft? Is it worth joining? Any insights will be appreciated. TIA #microsoft #TPM
For Contract roles at Microsoft, is it likely you will be brought on full-time afterwards or find another opportunity once you are in?
Was laid off as a FTE. Took a Microsoft Contract so as not to touch my savings. TC fell from 270 to 150. Thought of being here for some time till I figure next steps. Now am reading Amazon is firing all Contractors. Is MS planning the same. Else need to start looking out again. Thanks #layoff , ...Read more
I keep getting contacted by recruiters from staffing agencies looking to fill roles for Microsoft. Are these legit? Are they really hiring for that many roles? TC: 0 (laid-off)
Hi, I lost my job due to a layoff. My background is primarily in Data Analytics. I was recently offered a contract Technical Program Manager position @ Microsoft. TC 110k. The contract is for 18 months. Analytics has become very redundant now. I have 5 plus years of experience working as a Data Ana...Read more
Hello All, Finally got the written contract from Microsoft. They have mentioned a specific date of joining. If I failed to join that date contract would be revoked. My question is, Is it possible to change the joining date? Would be any consequences? Thanks in advance!
Any views? Will there be more hiring? more work? How it would affect on $MSFT and $AMZN stocks?
Let me start by saying, I currently have a great role on a great team. Im 100% remote, my job is chill, and I can go after more if I want but coasting is an option. I’ve fallen into a technical role at a non technical company and I’ve always dreamed of transitioning to a tech company. Recently, aft...Read more
Just had a conversation with a recruiter regarding a single panel interview at MSFT for SDE with a 24 hour hiring decision for a contract to hire. Apparently they’re piloting this since Jan 2022. Has anyone had experience with this instead of the traditional rounds of interviews? TC 115 in Low/mid...Read more
While filling out the contract form, I realize they put the permanent address and Temporary address fields. However, there is a declaration later at the bottom of the contract which refers to a permanent address automatically. My permanent address is out of Europe and that declaration needs a Europe...Read more
I'm joining a contract position through a vendor at Microsoft, in Redmond WA. I'm also interviewing for FB DS Analytics position, but its postponed to September because of Visa issues (apparently I have to wait to get H1, as they dont take OPTs with less than 24 months left). Also, got rejected from...Read more