Rethinking how we interview in Microsoft’s Developer Division

4/14/2019

In this blog post, the author shares their experience of rethinking the interview process in Microsoft's Developer Division. The author emphasizes the need to move away from the traditional interview approach that heavily relies on whiteboard coding and focuses more on theoretical knowledge. They discuss how they revamped the interview process by introducing real-world coding scenarios and team collaboration exercises. The author also highlights the importance of assessing candidates' problem-solving skills, mindset, and cultural fit. By adopting a more comprehensive and practical approach to interviewing, Microsoft's Developer Division aims to make better-informed hiring decisions and create a more inclusive and diverse team.

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