Interview with Microsoft tomorrow **Update**

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
In pseudo-code or a specific language?

Your choice. I chose to do it in C++ specifically. Glad I remember that sh*t from 4 years back

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: WhoBeDaPlaya

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
In pseudo-code or a specific language?

Your choice. I chose to do it in C++ specifically. Glad I remember that sh*t from 4 years back

Bah. I guess I need to brush up on some of my algorithms.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Bah. I guess I need to brush up on some of my algorithms.

Asking around I think that was the hardest question that they've asked here. I don't think there were any binary tree, binary search, merge sort, etc. questions.

BTW : Just curious, are you EE or CprE?

 

[tfinch2]

Number 1 tip, MS loves tuxedo t-shirts.

 

[Cawchy87]

Good luck!

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: WhoBeDaPlaya

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Bah. I guess I need to brush up on some of my algorithms.

Asking around I think that was the hardest question that they've asked here. I don't think there were any binary tree, binary search, merge sort, etc. questions.

BTW : Just curious, are you EE or CprE?

I'm EE. I am familiar with algorithms, but I have trouble coding them. Hopefully that won't bite me in the ass tomorrow.

 

[darkxshade]

Good luck, don't choke

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: WhoBeDaPlaya
They might ask you some programming questions.
I got asked to write a linked-list class during mine. Amazed I could pull it off considering I'm EE

bah...i dropped my dual major b/c because of that algorithm class....

The term binary tree still sends shivers down my spine.

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

Well, I did apply for the job through a University job posting. However,the position was specified, while the group wasn't.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

Well, I did apply for the job through a University job posting. However,the position was specified, while the group wasn't.

They had to supply some more detailed information. HR program manager (looking for MBAs) or software development program manager (looking for juniors in undergrad)... You're way too vague here to get specific help.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

Well, I did apply for the job through a University job posting. However,the position was specified, while the group wasn't.

They had to supply some more detailed information. HR program manager (looking for MBAs) or software development program manager (looking for juniors in undergrad)... You're way too vague here to get specific help.

That's all they give. usually the description of teh job is written by a previous co-op.

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

Well, I did apply for the job through a University job posting. However,the position was specified, while the group wasn't.

They had to supply some more detailed information. HR program manager (looking for MBAs) or software development program manager (looking for juniors in undergrad)... You're way too vague here to get specific help.

Here is a link to the position I'm interviewing for.

 

[talyn00]

from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it. The alum from my school works as a Program Manager for one of the Office product lines.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: HotChic
Which group are you interviewing with? I know a bunch of the MS recruiters.

Well, I haven't 'picked' a group as of yet. The position I applied for is 'Program Manager' I think the first interview I have tomorrow is to see where I would like to go and stuff.

If you applied for a specific position, it is in a specific group. May be a little different if they picked you up at a college job fair or something.

Well, I did apply for the job through a University job posting. However,the position was specified, while the group wasn't.

They had to supply some more detailed information. HR program manager (looking for MBAs) or software development program manager (looking for juniors in undergrad)... You're way too vague here to get specific help.

That's all they give. usually the description of teh job is written by a previous co-op.

Apparently that's not the case since he posted the JD below.

OP, I PMed my response.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

By and large, brain teasers are not part of most interviews. In a few technical teams, possibly, but that's more the realm of the Google technical teams, not MS.

Interviewers coordinating is definitely true.

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the thought process as opposed to the final answer.

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the though process as opposed to the final answer.

that might just be a rumor, but its likely.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

By and large, brain teasers are not part of most interviews. In a few technical teams, possibly, but that's more the realm of the Google technical teams, not MS.

Interviewers coordinating is definitely true.

You sure about that? My former manager worked at Microsoft and I know lots of people who had interviews for coops at Microsoft and they all said they ask you 1 brain teaser. Then again, this was never for a porject manager position, but actual purely technical position (like firmware). That said, OP, relax and hope for the best.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the thought process as opposed to the final answer.

Unfortunately, that is what career services always says to everyone. The logic is that they want to see how you dig yourself out of a problem. From my expreience interviewing, this is only half true. What happens is that peopel will ask you two questions that require thinking, but you should know. Then they will ask you questions that require the previous answers to put it together.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: talyn00

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the though process as opposed to the final answer.

that might just be a rumor, but its likely.

Interviewers will often spend just one or two minutes together between interviews to say, "good experience on X but prod a little at their knowledge on Y."

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the thought process as opposed to the final answer.

Unfortunately, that is what career services always says to everyone. The logic is that they want to see how you dig yourself out of a problem. From my expreience interviewing, this is only half true. What happens is that peopel will ask you two questions that require thinking, but you should know. Then they will ask you questions that require the previous answers to put it together.

Yes, I do agree that career services say that to everyone. I do see their reasoning behind it. Unless it's some insanely complex or impossible problem, I would expect a good candidate to be able to solve these puzzles well.

Speaking of these puzzles, any examples of some that have been asked before?

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: talyn00

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the though process as opposed to the final answer.

that might just be a rumor, but its likely.

Interviewers will often spend just one or two minutes together between interviews to say, "good experience on X but prod a little at their knowledge on Y."

That's what Analog Devices did to me......This guy started asking me 3rd order differential equation questions.....and by some will God, I got some right (I had no idea what i was doing....I just mentioned laplace, did some fake math, and got some right). The next guy comes in (he is supoosed to drill me on circuits and programming) and he starts asking me Linear Systems questions (didn't take it yet). Needless to say, they never called me back....

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the thought process as opposed to the final answer.

Unfortunately, that is what career services always says to everyone. The logic is that they want to see how you dig yourself out of a problem. From my expreience interviewing, this is only half true. What happens is that peopel will ask you two questions that require thinking, but you should know. Then they will ask you questions that require the previous answers to put it together.

Yes, I do agree that career services say that to everyone. I do see their reasoning behind it. Unless it's some insanely complex or impossible problem, I would expect a good candidate to be able to solve these puzzles well.

Speaking of these puzzles, any examples of some that have been asked before?

there is a link to website posted a while ago that had a bunch of brain teasers asked by various companies.....

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: Gibson486

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: talyn00

Originally posted by: hypn0tik

Originally posted by: talyn00
from what I heard you get asked a bunch of puzzles and brain teasers besides the basic behavioral questions. A few of the alumni from my school work there, and they told me they got asked some brain teasers like estimate how many gas stations are in the US. Stuff that proves your ability to think logically, solve problems. Just make sure to work out the problem and explain your thought process. He also told me that interviewers coordinate their questions based on how you did in previous interviews. Like between your interviews, the managers tell whomever you would be interviewing with next, that you seem weak in area x, so they might ask you some more questions about it.

Wow. I didn't think they'd do that. My first one is from 4-4:30 and my second one is from 4:30-5.

I'm confident that I can think through some of their puzzles logically. The lady that helps us with career services (Resumes etc...) mentioned that they look more for the though process as opposed to the final answer.

that might just be a rumor, but its likely.

Interviewers will often spend just one or two minutes together between interviews to say, "good experience on X but prod a little at their knowledge on Y."

That's what Analog Devices did to me......This guy started asking me 3rd order differential equation questions.....and by some will God, I got some right (I had no idea what i was doing....I just mentioned laplace, did some fake math, and got some right). The next guy comes in (he is supoosed to drill me on circuits and programming) and he starts asking me Linear Systems questions (didn't take it yet). Needless to say, they never called me back....

Oh man, how I WISH Microsoft would ask me questions such as those. That would totally make my day.