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Senior Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Gurdeep Singh

posted on 25 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a file storage system
  • Ans. 

    A scalable and secure file storage system design

    • Utilize cloud storage for scalability and accessibility

    • Implement encryption for data security

    • Use redundancy and backups to prevent data loss

    • Organize files in a hierarchical structure for easy retrieval

    • Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. 1. What you understand the requirement of shuttering material at project site?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

OA Test with 2 medium level questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Similar to kth largest element in array
  • Q2. Similar to no. of islands of leetcode
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Machine Coding Round on your domain
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General HR questions were asked

Top Microsoft Corporation Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Buses Origin Problem Statement You have been provided with an array where each element specifies the number of buses that can be boarded at each respective bus stop. Buses will only stop at locations that are multiples of the bus stop they ... read more
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Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Microsoft Corporation Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I didn't remember exactly
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I didn't remember exactly
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I didn't remember exactly
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I didn't remember exactly

Top Microsoft Corporation Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are the steps which you will follow if a customer calls and tell you that he is not able to do any editing in Microsoft word?
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Q1. Admin Questions :- What is Relationships what are types of relationships
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. String leetcode
  • Q2. Dynamic programming leetcode

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do leetcode medium

Top Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. You have a cuboid (m*n*p) each block of the cuboid is having a metallic ball. Now we are passing X-ray from front face and getting a bool matrix1 of m*p the elements are set if there is a black spot.(as we are passing X-ray) and another mat... read more
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Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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HR Recruiter Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 23 Feb 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell. Me. about. Your self

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speaking slowly and clearly can you help appear. related and. Confident

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Q1. You have huge target. And evil mseb wants loadsheeding,power cut. How you can convince your mentor to help you to finish mails and calls
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Campaign Manager Operations

Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for the position.

    • Research the average salary range for Campaign Managers in the industry and location

    • Consider your years of experience and relevant skills that you bring to the role

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the benefits package offered by the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of successfully managing campaigns and achieving desired results.

    • I have X years of experience in campaign management.

    • I have successfully managed campaigns for companies A, B, and C, resulting in a X% increase in engagement.

    • I am skilled in data analysis, strategic planning, and team leadership.

    • I am passionate about creating impactful campaigns that drive results.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your long term goals
  • Ans. 

    My long term goal is to become a successful campaign manager, leading impactful and successful campaigns for various organizations.

    • Continuously improve my skills in campaign strategy and execution

    • Build a strong network of contacts in the industry

    • Work towards becoming a thought leader in campaign management

    • Lead successful campaigns for high-profile clients

    • Eventually start my own campaign management consultancy

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are yiur short term goals
  • Ans. 

    My short term goals include increasing campaign engagement by 20%, optimizing ad spend for better ROI, and implementing A/B testing for improved performance.

    • Increase campaign engagement by 20%

    • Optimize ad spend for better ROI

    • Implement A/B testing for improved performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you manage a team?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience managing teams in previous roles.

    • I have successfully managed a team of 10 individuals in my previous role as a Marketing Manager.

    • I have experience delegating tasks, providing feedback, and motivating team members to achieve goals.

    • I am skilled at conflict resolution and fostering a positive team dynamic.

  • Answered by AI

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be chill

Campaign Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What are the capabilities of a customer data platform?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design URL shortener, Had to write working code too.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design Auto completion.
  • Ans. 

    Auto completion feature suggests possible completions as user types.

    • Implement a trie data structure to store all possible words in the dictionary.

    • As user types, traverse the trie to find all words that match the prefix.

    • Display the matched words in a dropdown menu for user selection.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read system design online or from Alex Xu System design part - 1 book.

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Top Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. You have a cuboid (m*n*p) each block of the cuboid is having a metallic ball. Now we are passing X-ray from front face and getting a bool matrix1 of m*p the elements are set if there is a black spot.(as we are passing X-ray) and another mat... read more
View answer (1)

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
View answer (196)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the data center PUE
  • Ans. 

    PUE stands for Power Usage Effectiveness and is a metric used to measure the energy efficiency of a data center.

    • PUE is calculated by dividing the total amount of power used by the data center by the power used by the IT equipment.

    • A lower PUE value indicates a more energy-efficient data center.

    • For example, a data center with a PUE of 1.5 means that for every 1.5 watts of total power consumed, only 1 watt is used by the

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Briefly explain refrigerator cycle
  • Ans. 

    Refrigerator cycle is a process where refrigerant absorbs heat from inside the fridge, moves it outside, and releases it.

    • Refrigerant absorbs heat from inside the fridge, cooling the air.

    • The refrigerant then moves to the compressor where it is compressed into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas.

    • The hot gas releases heat outside the fridge through the condenser coils, cooling and condensing into a liquid.

    • The liquid ref...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the transformer hormones & what effects
  • Q4. Dg sets power failure, how to commend taken
  • Ans. 

    In case of DG sets power failure, specific commands should be executed to address the issue.

    • Check the fuel level in the DG set and refill if necessary

    • Inspect the battery for any issues and replace if needed

    • Restart the DG set and monitor for any error messages

    • Contact the maintenance team for further assistance if the issue persists

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. PAC units explain
  • Ans. 

    Precision Air Conditioning (PAC) units are specialized air conditioning systems designed for data centers to maintain precise temperature and humidity levels.

    • PAC units are used in data centers to ensure optimal operating conditions for servers and other equipment.

    • They are designed to provide precise temperature and humidity control, typically with close temperature tolerances.

    • PAC units often have redundant components f...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Microsoft Corporation Data Center Engineer interview:
  • Technical Support

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Q1. What is hardware layer, software layer in OSI Layer?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are cyclic linked lists
  • Ans. 

    Cyclic linked lists are linked lists where the last node points back to the first node, creating a loop.

    • Cyclic linked lists have no NULL pointers, making it difficult to determine the end of the list.

    • They can be used to efficiently represent circular data structures like a round-robin scheduling algorithm.

    • Detecting cycles in a linked list can be done using Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Coding question from BST
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About data modelling and Architecture
  • Q2. Real world problem and solution
  • Ans. 

    Real world problem: Predicting customer churn in a subscription-based service

    • Collect and analyze customer data such as usage patterns, demographics, and interactions

    • Use machine learning algorithms to identify factors leading to churn

    • Implement targeted retention strategies based on the analysis

    • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies over time

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sql technical round
  • Q2. About various azure services
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my work area
  • Q2. Managerial and company fit

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn DSA and in depth knowledge of your work and field

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Optimal Strategy for a Coin Game You are playing a coin game with your friend Ninjax. There are N coins placed in a straight line. Here are the rules of the game: 1. Each coin has a value associated with it. 2. The game involves two players... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

LFU Problem solving from leetcode

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Leetcode Medium category problems

Top Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. You have a cuboid (m*n*p) each block of the cuboid is having a metallic ball. Now we are passing X-ray from front face and getting a bool matrix1 of m*p the elements are set if there is a black spot.(as we are passing X-ray) and another mat... read more
View answer (1)

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Microsoft Corporation Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Corporation interview?
Microsoft Corporation interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Corporation interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Microsoft Corporation interview?
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, C++, Coding and Python.
What are the top questions asked in Microsoft Corporation interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Microsoft Corporation interview -

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How long is the Microsoft Corporation interview process?

The duration of Microsoft Corporation interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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