Hi everyone! Recently applied to a couple positions in Microsoft via referral and was wondering how long it typically takes to hear back? Before now I’ve been cold applying which felt like throwing my application down a black hole. Been trying to get a job there for awhile, any advice helps. Very interested about a communications role.

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Bear in mind there is a hiring freeze at the moment. Process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to months. I was applying unsuccessfully for a year, networked with MSFT employees and once the right position opened up I got called up, interviewed and pocketed an offer within 2 weeks.

Don’t place all your hope on that one application but be consistent, network and keep applying.

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Hirings will need VP approval but given they were posted recently there is a chance that they are at least in the loop already.

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I applied directly without a referral and the whole process took 6 weeks from application to offer accepted

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Unless you know someone who knows the hiring manager directly, a referral only makes the hole slightly less black looking.

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Referral helps but it is not a for sure thing either. So one day to never

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