Microsoft Entry-Level Product Manager Interview Preparation Guide (2025)
Product Manager
Microsoft
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Microsoft's Product Manager interview process for entry-level candidates consists of a recruiter screening call, a phone screen with a PM peer, and four on-site interview rounds conducted over a single day. The process evaluates product sense, execution capabilities, behavioral fit, communication skills, and alignment with Microsoft's leadership principles. Each interview is approximately 45-60 minutes and conducted by a mix of PM peers, senior PMs, and hiring managers. The complete process typically spans 4-8 weeks from initial application to offer decision.[1][2]
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
28 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen with Program/Product Manager
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|case study
3
On-site Interview Round 1: Product Design and User-Centric Thinking
55 min4 focus topicscase study
4
On-site Interview Round 2: Strategy, Analysis, and Product Metrics
55 min4 focus topicscase study|technical
5
On-site Interview Round 3: Execution, Roadmapping, and Cross-Functional Collaboration
55 min4 focus topicscase study
6
On-site Interview Round 4: Behavioral and Microsoft Leadership Principles
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
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