Chances to be hired at Microsoft
Had an interview with Microsoft in Seattle. Software developer position. 4 interviews. Largely behavioral. It went well. There were two problem solving questions. I failed one of them, mostly because it was asked at the end of the interview and I didn’t have time to solve it. Solved it after the interview in about 25 minutes. Emailed the solution to the recruiter and asked him to forward it to the team explaining the reasons why I wasn’t able to solve it. Do you think I have a chance of being hired or it is a lost cause. Side note. This question is for people who had similar experience or who conducted interviews at Microsoft
Depending on the team, usually there are 5 interviews. The interviewers communicate with each other during the loop. The 5th is 'as appropriate' meaning things went enough in the first 4 to go to a more senior leader.
Actual schedule had only 3 interviews. The 4th person was added last minute.
They often tell candidates to expect 3. They may walk you out after 3 or 4.
You actually emailed the recruiter a solution 30 minutes after the interview?
I did solve the first problem. But it was really bad solution since we didn’t have much time to solve it. After the interview was over I emailed a proper solution. It wasn’t hard, I just needed more time to think about it.
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