Hi, I've an interview for a Digital Technology Specialist role at Microsoft.

This is the 2nd round with a Azure architect manager and I'd like to know what type of questions I could get in this round.
Some people said me that they are going to check my competency, there will be some behavioral questions to understand how to act the situation and STAR method.

Any other tips or advices? Other questions I could be asked for?

Thank you!

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Hi Fishes, I have one question for you.

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Little background:

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Got my annual hike in Oct 2021 without the promotion. I asked HR last week again and got a random announcement email saying my promotion is w.e.f Oct 2021. ( and no raise for the newly promoted role).

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Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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