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Accessibility for candidates

At Microsoft, we believe everyone deserves a rewarding career. If you are neurodivergent or have a disability, we can help you showcase your strengths in a supportive and accommodating environment.

Accommodations

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Interview support

All Microsoft roles are open to candidates with disabilities, and accommodations are available at every stage of the process.

The recruiting team is trained to support accommodation requests while protecting your privacy, ensuring every candidate gets a fair and consistent experience.

Accessibility | Microsoft Careers

Hiring programs

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Neurodiversity Program

If you’re neurodivergent, this program offers an alternate pathway into the same roles hired across Microsoft every day. It’s designed to support different thinking and communication styles through interview preparation and skill building activities.

Neurodiversity | Microsoft Careers

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Supported Employment Program

This program creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are working with a job coach. Roles are available through Microsoft Real Estate and Facilities suppliers, with built-in coaching support to help individuals grow and succeed.

Learn about the program

Tips for candidates

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Know what to expect

Understanding Microsoft’s values, what we look for in candidates, and how the recruiting process is structured can help your application stand out. This resource walks you through what to expect.

How we hire | Microsoft Careers

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Prepare for interviews

Reviewing interview guidance ahead of time can help you feel more prepared and confident. Check out this resource for practical interview tips, including how to structure your answers and what interviewers are looking for.

Interview tips | Microsoft Careers

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General

Join a webinar on accessible hiring

We're hosting webinars to help make applying to Microsoft easier. Learn about the Neurodiversity Program, how to request interview accommodations, and hear from employees in the disability community about their experiences working at Microsoft.

Additional resources

Neurodiversity at Microsoft

Learn how to partner across your company to attract and keep top talent which results in building a dynamic workforce through neurodiversity.

View the guide

Neurodiversity Hiring Guide

Reference this guide for tips on creating inclusive environments when screening and interviewing neurodiverse candidates.

View the guide

Interview Accommodations Guide

Simplify hiring disabled talent with our new guide, featuring a checklist to help you design a process that works for everyone.

View the checklist

Supported employment toolkit

Learn how to partner with vendors to hire individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This toolkit includes a library of documents that can be used as a resource to launch a similar program.

Download the free toolkit

Autism at Work Playbook

Learn how to find talent and create meaningful employment opportunities for people with autism.

Review the autism playbook

Employee Engagement and Growth (EEG) Playbooks

This series includes research-based content combined with best practices and lessons learned from over 20 employers.

Review the EEG Playbook