Microsoft Internal Transfer: I keep getting Moved to the Not Selected Pile

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kdNu28

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kdNu28
Oct 23, 2021 14 Comments

I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Is it possible that I have actually regressed in the past few years at my current role?

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  • I find that it’s easier (more fluid) if you get a recommendation from someone already on the team or you know the manager of course.

    Either way, before applying contact the manager directly and ask for 15 min to talk and show interest, then they’ll ask you to apply and they can grab resume.
    You can also gage in this 1-1 what is it that they are looking for more directly and if they seem eager or interested to hire you with your background.

    Are you interested in a specific team? I know people in Xbox and Azure just in case.
    Oct 23, 2021 8
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      nnfbgrn

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      nnfbgrn
      Oh that's great to hear. Hopefully I'll make it too when the time comes. Thanks
      Oct 23, 2021
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      kdNu28

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      kdNu28
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      Oh, thanks a whole lot! This is super helpful!
      Can I DM you about the Xbox/Azure referral? Thanks, once again!
      Oct 24, 2021
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    bobthcoder

    Go to company page Coupang

    bobthcoder
    Why do people do internal transfer ? Why not just get an external one usually would come with a better pay ?
    Oct 23, 2021 0
  • Do you get more stock grant or pay bump when you switch internally? I suppose there wont be a sign on, correct?
    Oct 23, 2021 1
    • Generally nothing happens. Also it is almost always a lateral move, so moving in hopes of a level bump is extremely rare and I’ve seen it only when a team reaches out directly to someone they really want and even then it’s not likely to happen.
      Oct 23, 2021
  • How easy is it to apply for cross geo location role? (Need work visa sponsor)
    Oct 23, 2021 1
    • Depends which visa. Meaning if it’s TN is super easy, for H1B/L1 it gets somewhat more complicated.
      Also depends from where you are coming from given pay scale can vary significantly.
      My recommendation is to voice your interest to manager and if your whole team is on the location you want to go, it adds to your case.
      Oct 23, 2021