So that you produced it past the Recruiter? Now what?? As a follow-up to my post on HR Screens,
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Office 2010 Home And Business, a Test Technical Lead here at Microsoft, posted his thoughts on the equally (if not more so) dreaded “Tech Screen.” Not all teams choose to conduct tech screens … but most do. The tech screen is also more of a phenomenon with Industry Recruiting than College Recruiting. Not to say College candidates get an easier time of it; they have to similarly prove themselves in the in-person interviews. We conduct tech screens for a few reasons. First, as Recruiters, we;re only able to “somewhat” qualify a candidate. Core Competencies are a big indicator for determining future success at Microsoft … but technical competencies are just as important. Since product groups look for very specific skill sets in their experienced hires, we want to make sure candidates are technically proficient in those targeted skills. And we don;t want to waste anyone;s time by flying a candidate to an on-site interview if the technical match isn;t there. That;s not good for the candidate or the hiring team. Secondly,
Office Professional Plus 2007 Key, the tech screen gives candidates a chance to talk 1:1 with the Hiring Manager or other member of the product group. This conversation allows candidates to understand more about the role for which they are being considered as well as ask questions to determine if they really want to work for this group. Anyway, check out Michael;s post,
Office Pro 2010 Key, and let me know if you have additional questions about the technical screening process. I;ll do my best to answer them. Have a great weekend. It;s sunny yet again in Redmond,
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