Frequently Asked Questions
|  | Q. What’s the best way to find available positions at
Microsoft in the EMEA region?
A. Simply visit our Current Vacancies Web site to search
for jobs in your local subsidiary.
If you would like to apply for a job in the United
States or the Asia Pacific region, please visit either
https://careers.microsoft.com/search.aspx?gl=MEA
or
http://www.microsoft.com/asia/careers/findoutmore/faq.mspx
for more information.
Q. Where can I find information about where I might fit
in at Microsoft?
A. You can find general information about careers that
might suit you at
www.microsoft.com/emea/careers. For
more detailed information, you should have a look at
local job opportunities at Microsoft—these will help you
find out about the skills we look for in specific roles.
Q. What is the best way to send my application to
Microsoft?
A. The Microsoft application process varies from country
to country. Check out the local career site of the
country in which you wish to work. In most cases,
applicants will either be required to apply through an
online application submission site or they may be asked
to send their curriculum vitae (CV) via e-mail to their
local Microsoft Human Resources (HR) team.
Q. How am I evaluated for a role at Microsoft?
A. The Microsoft Recruitment team will carefully assess
your profile, CV, and expertise related to the role for
which you have specifically applied and any additional
roles that might match your background and expertise. If
you complete an online application, please take the time
to carefully reflect on your own skills and translate
that information into your profile—it will really help
us to understand your strengths and specific areas of
interest.
Q. For how long should I expect to wait to hear from
Microsoft?
A. Candidates are likely to receive an update from
Microsoft within around two weeks of their application.
Your CV will be entered into our database and made
available to recruiters who specialise in the areas
matching your skills, strengths, and areas of interest.
A Recruiter will contact you if an open position matches
your skills and background.
Q. What does the interview process involve?
A. The Microsoft interview structure is designed to
prepare candidates for each additional round of
interviews, which can include the Recruiting Team, Human
Resources, Hiring Manager, Director, and Peer
evaluations. One of the benefits of going through each
stage of the interview process is that candidates will
have the opportunity to interview current Microsoft
employees and learn more about the position, business,
and the Microsoft culture.
Q. Does Microsoft check references?
A. Yes. Microsoft reserves the right to check references
and educational qualifications extensively for any
candidate at any point in the recruitment process.
Q. Who should I talk to about package and remuneration
information?
A. 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.
Q. Who will see my application? Is it confidential?
A. Your application will be treated with utmost respect
and confidentiality. Initially, the only person(s) to
see your details will be members of our fully-trained
Recruitment team and the Hiring Manager. If, after a
confidential screening with the Recruiter, there is
mutual agreement that you are to progress to interview
meetings, your details will be shared with the relevant
interviewers helping us hire for 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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