Microsoft Employee Reviews for Contractor

"Overall, this was a good experience with good people. I had my own office, which was good for shutting out distractions, and I had a lot of autonomy + a PM with his head screwed on straight. The place was far from perfect - contractors often had difficulty getting the attention of veteran employees and there was a vast disconnect between managers about practicality and time constraints vs perfection and polish. I learned a lot tho and I did work that everyone approved of, so it worked out."

"This was a great team to work with - they respected my input, gave me useful feedback, and gave me autonomy without isolation. Also, it was an environment where you could relax and be yourself; people were comfortable with each other's quirks and habits, and I really liked my coworkers, not just liked working with them. The best thing, though, was my boss, who was great to have in your corner; she was very good at getting people to work together and getting them what they needed when they needed it."

"I have worked in a contractor role at Microsoft for several years. It is easy on the schedule, and the café food is great. The latest technology tools are easy to get hold of. Learning and using the latest software is the biggest attractor for me."

"Overall, I had a good time working at Microsoft."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I liked this company because it was casual and project-oriented."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I didn't like the consistent layoffs made by this company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I wish that they would learn ways to keep employees."

"This is a great place to work for entry level."

"Microsoft - their way or the highway."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"The benefits rock."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Take a deep breath - it's grueling."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"For FTE - review process pits peers against each other, culturally. You either drink the Kool-Aid or ya don't."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Look at your technology holistically and innovate."

"Microsoft rocks."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I liked learning innovation management."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"Converting from contractor to FTE is difficult."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve FTE hiring practices."

"Nice place to work."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I liked the fact that I could grow in the industry and learn from many on different levels."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."