Microsoft Interview Experience by Pranshu Kashyap

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SDE - Intern

Microsoft

3 rounds | 3 Coding problems

Pranshu Kashyap

Fresher | Jun 2021

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Interview preparation journey

Preparation

Duration: 6 months

Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, Operating System, Dynamic Programming, Graphs, Tree, BST

Tip

Tip 1 : Prepare Data Structures and Algorithms concepts as well as coding questions properly. Prepare Topics like DP, Graphs, Tree, BST, Arrays, Sorting Algorithms (Most Important).
Tip 2 : Try to include at least 1-2 good Projects in your resume. Get the Resume reviewed by any mentor/senior before applying. Good Resume is very important for initial Shortlisting. Try to keep the Resume 1 page.
Tip 3 : Prepare the CS Fundamentals, OS, OOPs, DBMS, CN well before the interview.
Tip 4 : Try to give a mock interview with a senior or a friend or any mentor to get an idea. Prepare for HR based questions as well.
Tip 5 : Reading past interview experiences helps a lot.

Application process

Where: Company Website

Eligibility: Year of Graduation: 2023, CGPA: 7 and above, Course: B.Tech/B.E/Dual Degree, Branch: any, No pending backlogs, Strong CS Fundamentals and Coding principles required

Resume tip

Tip 1: Try to get a resume review by a mentor or senior before applying.
Tip 2: Keep the Resume 1 page long.
Tip 3: Try to include at least 1-2 good projects in your resume, mention coding events achievements.
Tip 4: Try to highlight some key-words.

Interview rounds

Round

Medium

Online Coding Interview

Duration45 mins

Interview date6 Jun 2021

Problems1

Count Triplets in sorted DLL

You are given a sorted doubly linked list and an integer value x. Your task is to count the number of triplets in the doubly linked list whose sum is equal to x.

Input format :

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Round

Medium

Assignment

Duration4 Weeks

Interview date14 Jun 2021

Problems1

Technical question

Need to make a fully functional Prototype of Microsoft Teams Clone by adapting to Agile methodologies.

Problem approach

Tip 1: Try to attend all the Sessions and AMAs and 1:1 with Mentors. Inform about the Progress and seek help wherever needed. Do ask for any resources to learn and start if you're a beginner.
Tip 2: Try to learn more than just implementing or copying the code from Stackoverflow/New York.
Tip 3: Make a good Demo Video and Presentation. Try to keep the UI/UX of the Application s...

Round

Easy

Video Call

Duration60 mins

Interview date15 Jul 2021

Problems1

Basic HR Questions

Where do I want to see myself after 4-5 years down the career, what are my expectations. Asked me about how I manage to learn things at college, etc.