| What
sort of application should I send and how
should I send it? |
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| Microsoft prefers
to receive electronic candidate applications
via this website as it means, with your permission,
we are able to store your details in our candidate
database and stay in touch. If you build your
application details through our online system,
your details will be retained so you can update
them at any time. There is no need to send
us hard-copies of your application. As Microsoft
has an in-house recruitment model, please
be advised that we do not accept unsolicited
approaches from recruitment agencies on your
behalf. Your application should include a
summary of your employment, education and
experience, plus any other information that
you think we would be interested in knowing
about. You may send us a general application
to express your interest, or choose from one
of our many advertised vacancies and make
a specific application to a position. Please
be advised that due to the volume of candidate
applications we receive, those that are specific
applications for an advertised 'current vacancy'
will be given first consideration. We suggest
that your application is no longer than five
pages in length. Microsoft does not have specified
selection criteria that you need to address
in a written document. If we require any additional
information from you, we will call you to
let you know. |
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| What
happens after I apply? |
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| If you apply
to Microsoft through this website you should
see an 'acknowledgement message' appear in
your internet browser confirming receipt of
your details. (Please note: You will not receive
an additional email acknowledgement). General
Applications: If you choose to send us a general
application (that is, not relating to any
of our currently advertised vacancies) we
will retain your details in our system so
that we may contact you again in future should
a relevant vacancy become available in your
preferred field and location. Due to the volume
of general applications we receive across
India, we are unable to provide everyone with
1:1 follow-up and suggest that you save our
Careers Site address in your 'Favourites'
so that you can check in on new opportunities
regularly. You will be given a unique candidate
number when you apply so you can log on in
future you can access your private details.
Specific Applications: If you choose to send
us a specific application (that is, relating
to one of our currently advertised vacancies)
we will retain your details in our system
so that we may contact you again as we move
through our candidate consideration process. |
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Note
- Microsoft regrets that, due to the large
number of applications received for any
given vacancy, we are unable to personally
screen every applicant. We do appreciate
every expression of interest we receive.
If you are being considered for the role,
a Recruiter from Microsoft will call you
and spend some time with you on the phone
discussing your background and experience.
Please rest assured that the Recruiters
are well aware of your need for privacy
and that many candidates work in an open-plan
environment where a confidential discussion
may be difficult. We will call and first
ensure you have been contacted at a convenient
time, and, if not, simply schedule a better
time. Where possible, we are happy to
speak with you on the phone after hours.
The phone screen is also an opportunity
for you to ask us any questions you may
have about the role in question. We conduct
these calls to help us short-list and
to make sure you are fully informed about
the role you are applying for and the
Microsoft work environment. Following
the phone screen, your Recruiter will
let you know if you have been short-listed
for interviews and next steps.
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| What
are the interviews like at Microsoft? |
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If you have been short-listed to interview
for a position your Microsoft Recruiter
will contact you and let you know the process
in place in the specific location for which
you are based (the interview process differs
slightly dependent upon role, location and
availability of our interviewing teams).
Typically, a short-listed candidate will
be invited in for some initial discussions,
progressing through up to four interviews.
These interviews 1:1 or by panel, and can
be face to face or by telephone or Video.
Interviews are usually one hour in duration.
Your Recruiter will remain your 'point of
contact' throughout the process and provide
you with interviewer feedback and information
regarding your progression. The interviews
themselves are an opportunity for you to
have an in-depth discussion with the interviewer
about your background, demonstrated skills
and experience. In particular, we are interested
in having genuine and candid conversations
with people about what they want to achieve
in their careers, and deciding together
whether or not Microsoft is an environment
that matches your expectations. For this
reason, Microsoft interviews are based on
behavioural questions. Microsoft Asia Pacific
does not conduct any psychometric testing
of candidates. Technical candidates may
be asked to complete some form of technical
assessment. |
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| What
should I wear to my interviews? |
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| Microsoft has
a corporate casual environment - so candidates
often ask, "What should I wear?"
Quite simply, we just want you to wear whatever
you are comfortable in and suggest smart business
dress is appropriate attire for interviews. |
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| How
long does the process take before a decision
has been made? |
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| How long the
recruiting process takes depends on the role
and how many people have been short-listed
for interviews. If you have been unsuccessful
at interview, your Recruiter will usually
be able to advise you within 48 hours. We
prefer to do this by phone so we have the
opportunity to discuss the interview feedback
with you and explain our decision-making process.
Our aim is to inform you of any decision ASAP
so that you are free to continue discussions
with other employers you may be considering.
If you have been successful at interview your
Recruiter will let you know the anticipated
time frame we expect for you to wait as we
progress with our consideration of other candidates.
Usually, decisions regarding a preferred candidate
are made within a couple of weeks of interview,
but this is a case-by-case scenario. Your
Recruiter will discuss this with you. |
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| Does
Microsoft check references? |
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| Yes. Microsoft
reserves the right to check references and
educational qualifications extensively for
any candidate at any point in the recruitment
process. |
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| Who
should I talk to about questions regarding
package and remuneration details? |
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| If you are being
considered for a role, your Recruiter will
be happy to have a confidential discussion
with you and explain the packages and benefits
Microsoft offers. Your Recruiter is the best
contact person for these discussions. |
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| Who
will see my application? Is it confidential? |
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| Your application
will be treated with utmost respect and confidentiality.
Initially, the only person(s) to see your
details will be members of out fully trained
Recruitment team and the Hiring Manager. If,
after a confidential screening with the Recruiter,
there is mutual agreement you are to progress
to interview meetings, your details will be
shared with the relevant interviewers helping
us hire the role. All Interviewers are Microsoft
employees and fully trained in our recruiting
processes. All Microsoft employees work under
a strict Non-Disclosure Agreement. Similarly,
you may be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure
Agreement so that we can discuss confidential
information with you around remuneration and
business strategy associated with the role.
We will only retain your personal information
and contact you again if you give us permission
to do so. |
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