Microsoft Employee Job Reviews in the United States

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the benefits and the talented colleagues."

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

"Be brave."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I dislike bureaucracy, lack of agility, and internal politics hampering the product."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have less politics and more interest in client needs."

"Overall, a wonderful experience working at Microsoft."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like having the ability to bring ideas on table and enough liberty to explore them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Great management."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the great benefits, and operations of large scale systems."

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

"Study!"

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"You need to put in the time to advance, if there is room within the same org."

"Microsoft is a great company if you're willing to live in Seattle."

"It is a wonderful place to learn and break into the industry, but do not prepare to move forward anytime soon."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I learned a lot about the corporate giant that Microsoft is."

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

"Learn what you can while you are here. I studied in the library instead of eating lunch every day and was able to advance my career."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I didn't like the office politics and the customer service ethics."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They need to be more customer orientated. They should also not bully the markets."

"I was a contract worker for MSFT, therefore not an 'official' employee. Still, I was on site and it was an excellent place to work with great people."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"People were great, and middle management was very competent. The commute to and from Seattle was a bear sometimes, but if you carpooled or rode the bus, it was totally fine."

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

"Plan for all day!"

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"My dislikes are: not working there for the most part, and the culture of turning over contractors and losing productivity, instead of hiring them on as staff."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They don't have the ability to hire on staff directly, due to wonky outdated practices."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the culture of the company. People work independently and meet only when needed. I like the casual environment and the experimenting with new technology all the time."

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

"Be always open minded and relax."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"The only thing is that I was laid off."

"This was a contract position for a 4 month period, with no chance for permanent employment or personal growth."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the company, the people, the location, the exposure to high tech products and services, and the ability to learn a new industry."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I don't like the corporate red tape of a large corporation to get anything done to allow you to be more effective in your job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Simplify the hiring process for new employees, and identify the role of the position and setup user tools to be effective in the new role from day one."

"Great place to work."

"Some, not all, make it very clear that if you are a contractor there, you are dirt, and should stay in your place."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I liked the nice digs and free beverages. If you get on as an FTE your experience will be different than mine."

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

"Do you have a strong ego? Do you know how to bully people? Are you a geek? You'll love it here!"

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"They think their poop don't stink, and they are techno snobs. I'm an Apple guy. As a contractor I could not rate them very high in some categories. Your experience may differ."

"Microsoft is not what it used to be."

"Rewarding people, and meaningful work."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like the location."

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

"Be willing to work long and play hard."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I don't like the management cohesion."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest cross team communication."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I love the games. When you need a break, you can just go play some pool."

What do you like about working at Microsoft?

"I like its professionalism and good career improvement programs."

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

"It's a good company. Do go for it! And I wish everyone luck to be able to work in such a good company."

What don't you like about working at Microsoft?

"I have always liked working at Microsoft and feel it is a privilege. So, I have no negative thoughts about this company. This was my first company and I owe so much to this awesome company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Well, I feel they can create a more friendly environment, as they always do much more to make it a cool, pleasant place like a home. :-)"