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Q&A With Microsoft Employees
One of the most important drivers of our success is our culture. We fundamentally believe that we need a growth mindset culture. This starts with the belief that everyone can grow and develop; potential is nurtured, not predetermined; and anyone can change their mindset.
How employees describe working at Microsoft
great awesome. this is the best company
Review from Product Dept
Microsoft pays for a part of it.
Too many things to list!
Review from Marketing Dept
Challenges and Hiring Process really needs improvement.
Review from IT Dept
Microsoft has been hands-down the best place to work. It's hard to find a company that has a great brand, bright future, world-class employees, a generous compensation package, and positive culture.
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at Microsoft
- Microsoft employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Microsoft report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Microsoft have 2 meetings
- 84% of Microsoft employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Microsoft employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 73% of Microsoft employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Microsoft employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 82% of Microsoft employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Microsoft Employees
IDX: 125 TOT: 163
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Microsoft?
Caring, involved, offering mentors or training...whatever you need
How are layoffs handled in the Sales department at Microsoft?
I have no reference point on this subject within Microsoft. Cisco would lay off non performers and bring in new blood. I think Microsoft would be more likely to shift people to other positions before laying off.
How does Microsoft measure success and growth in the Design department?
Really ?! It's about who you know, not what you know. You can get by with paltry ideas, and mediocre cut/paste coding as long as you smooze with the PM's.
What Design department questions did Microsoft ask during your job interview?
What is your super power?
What does the ideal candidate in the Design department look like at Microsoft?
Usually normal, but once in awhile you'll see a goober.
What's the pay like for Design roles at Microsoft?
Below the National average of course, this is Washington State. lol
What's the vibe like in the Design dept at Microsoft? How many hours are you working?
Still has that old Microsoft vibe lurking amongst upper-management. 40 hour weeks.
What's the Design team like at Microsoft?
Innovative, we're exploring new areas never thought of before. Pioneering and consumer oriented.
How's the leadership on the Design team at Microsoft?
Very nice and flexible. Atleast the team I'm on. Some of the contractors though, are not aware this is supposed to be a fun place. Maybe it's cause they're here temporarily.
What's the vibe like in the IT dept at Microsoft? How many hours are you working?
60 hours plus
What's the Sales team like at Microsoft?
most team members are great
What's the vibe like in the Marketing dept at Microsoft? How many hours are you working?
You typically work 9am-4pm. The reason to work in Marketing at Microsoft is work-life balance. You get paid a lot to do very little. It's easy to get by without doing much.
How's the leadership on the Marketing team at Microsoft?
Unqualified. Too many of the marketing leaders have ONLY ever worked at Microsoft.
What's the Marketing team like at Microsoft?
Unempowered, which is ironic given the company mission to empower people and organizations to achieve more. Apparently that doesn't apply internally.
Do you think people are gonna quit soon?
Not really
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Should I work at Microsoft?
54% of Microsoft employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 21% would not recommend working at Microsoft to their friends.
| 54% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passive |
| 21% | Detractors |
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