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Microsoft Corporation Program Manager Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Updated 27 Oct 2022

Microsoft Corporation Program Manager Interview Experiences for Freshers

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I applied via campus placement at Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

Round 1 - Product Management 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a News App for younger generation.
  • Ans. 

    A news app for younger generation with personalized content and interactive features.

    • Allow users to select their interests and personalize their news feed

    • Include interactive features like polls, quizzes, and comments to engage users

    • Incorporate social media integration to share news and connect with friends

    • Include a section for trending news and breaking news alerts

    • Design a user-friendly interface with easy navigation a

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Product Management 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume Walkthrough in depth
  • Q2. One big feature I don’t like in Ola and Why?
  • Ans. 

    I don't like the surge pricing feature in Ola.

    • Surge pricing can be unpredictable and inconvenient for users.

    • It can also lead to a negative user experience and loss of trust in the platform.

    • Alternative pricing models like flat rates or dynamic pricing based on distance and time can be explored.

    • For example, Uber uses dynamic pricing based on demand and supply, which is more transparent and predictable for users.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. One big feature I’d like to add to Ola?
Round 3 - Product Management 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Design Bing for Kids and follow up questions.
  • Q2. Product strategy discussion for Bing and competitor google search
  • Q3. One product I like – reasons for liking it, what feature would I add to it?
  • Q4. Product strategy discussion between Paytm and Google Pay
Round 4 - Product Management 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Designing related products recommendations in Bing Shopping.
  • Ans. 

    Designing related products recommendations in Bing Shopping.

    • Analyze user search history and purchase behavior

    • Use machine learning algorithms to suggest related products

    • Consider product attributes and user preferences

    • Provide personalized recommendations based on user feedback

    • Collaborate with merchants to improve product data quality

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Microsoft? Follow up question: Most used/ favorite product of Microsoft.
  • Q3. Difference between good team and bad team. Personal experiences around it.
  • Ans. 

    Good teams have clear communication, trust, and collaboration while bad teams lack these qualities.

    • Good teams have open and honest communication

    • Good teams trust each other and work towards a common goal

    • Good teams collaborate and share ideas

    • Bad teams have poor communication and lack trust

    • Bad teams have members who work against each other instead of together

    • Bad teams have a lack of accountability and responsibility

    • Exampl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What else should Microsoft do?
  • Ans. 

    Microsoft should focus on improving accessibility and inclusivity in their products and services.

    • Invest in developing assistive technologies for people with disabilities.

    • Ensure that all products and services are designed with accessibility in mind.

    • Provide training and resources for developers to create accessible software.

    • Partner with organizations that advocate for disability rights and inclusion.

    • Include diverse persp...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Round 1 -

Group Round- 12 students were given the same question in an LT. But discussion was one-to-one. 2 discussions of around 10 min each.

The duration of the interview was 75 mins.

Round 2 -

1-to-1 interview.

The duration of the interview was 90 mins.

Round 3 -

1-to-1 interview.

The duration of the interview was 60 mins.

Round 4 -

The duration of the interview was 50 mins.

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Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

This round was a aptitude test(oncampus)

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly resume related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding + technical questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. At the end there was an HR interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why improve your knowledge
  • Q2. Stuty

Microsoft Corporation Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Corporation Program Manager interview for freshers?
Microsoft Corporation interview process for freshers usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Corporation interview process for freshers are Product Management.
How to prepare for Microsoft Corporation Program Manager interview for freshers?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Microsoft Corporation. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Microsoft Corporation expect are microsoft, Computer science, Cloud, Project Management and Analytical.
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