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- Guided by our values, focused on your future The way we hire reflects who we are, and that means creating an open and transparent hiring experience. Along your journey, we’ll guide you through the process, how to prepare, and when to expect your next update. Our hiring is built to: - Create consistency. Structured interviews and consistent framework help us evaluate real skills against the role’s requirements. - Live our values. We look for respect, integrity, accountability, and growth mindset. It’s how we work with each other and our customers. - Prepare you for success. Access tips and resources to help you shine in interviews. - Value your time. We aim for clear timelines, few surprises, and support when you need it. - Evaluate skills and shared principles. We consider how you’ll learn, collaborate, and contribute to impact across teams. - Support accessibility. We provide accommodations and accessibility support throughout the recruitment process. Learn more or request support. - Prepare you to excel. After you are hired, we guide your onboarding and equip you with tools to thrive in your new role. The recruiting lifecycle at Microsoft - Explore open jobs - Submit application - Application review - Interview - Offer - Pre-onboard - Hired - Candidate Code of Conduct We seek candidates who reflect and embrace our values of respect, integrity, and accountability because these principles are the foundation of trust and collaboration at Microsoft. - Honest representation: Candidates are expected to represent themselves honestly at every stage of the recruitment process, from resumes and applications to assessments, interviews, and pre-onboarding. Transparency is at the heart of how we build trust at Microsoft. When candidates share their true skills and experiences, it creates the foundation for meaningful collaboration and empowers everyone to thrive and contribute with confidence. - Responsible use of AI: We encourage candidates to use AI tools responsibly and ethically during preparation, as long as it reflects their true capabilities. During assessments and interviews, candidates should demonstrate their own skills without outside assistance unless explicitly permitted. This approach ensures fairness and maintains the integrity of the process. - Adherence to responsible AI principles: Microsoft upholds principles of accountability, inclusiveness, reliability, safety, fairness, transparency, and privacy in all AI interactions. Candidates are expected to align with these standards when engaging with our technologies. These principles safeguard innovation and uphold the trust that enables us to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/principles-and-approach/Read Microsoft responsible AI principles - Candidate Code of Conduct We seek candidates who reflect and embrace our values of respect, integrity, and accountability because these principles are the foundation of trust and collaboration at Microsoft. - Honest representation: Candidates are expected to represent themselves honestly at every stage of the recruitment process, from resumes and applications to assessments, interviews, and pre-onboarding. Transparency is at the heart of how we build trust at Microsoft. When candidates share their true skills and experiences, it creates the foundation for meaningful collaboration and empowers everyone to thrive and contribute with confidence. - Responsible use of AI: We encourage candidates to use AI tools responsibly and ethically during preparation, as long as it reflects their true capabilities. During assessments and interviews, candidates should demonstrate their own skills without outside assistance unless explicitly permitted. This approach ensures fairness and maintains the integrity of the process. - Adherence to responsible AI principles: Microsoft upholds principles of accountability, inclusiveness, reliability, safety, fairness, transparency, and privacy in all AI interactions. Candidates are expected to align with these standards when engaging with our technologies. These principles safeguard innovation and uphold the trust that enables us to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/principles-and-approach/Read Microsoft responsible AI principles Get tips to make your interview experience a success - Interview tips Find guidance for pre-interview prep, as well as during and after interview updates. - Virtual interviews We’ll set you up for success throughout our entirely virtual interview process. Get key prep tips, FAQs, and support along the way. - Technical interviews Ace Microsoft technical interviews. Gain insights into the process and how to showcase your problem-solving skills along with your core competencies. - Student and recent graduate interviews Microsoft offers student employment opportunities. We provide comprehensive guidance, support, and flexibility to meet your scheduling and accessibility requirements.