Janelle Godfrey we actually discover the very best of the finest through our interview procedure? Or is it simply a case of “This is what I had to go thru to get my job so others must interview like this, too." is the question I am posing this week. I have been thinking a lot lately about interviews (as you can probably tell I am passionate about finding new ways of recruiting), and I am asking the question, “Are Microsoft’s interview loops an effective and up-to-date way of finding the most beneficial and brightest in the world of software development?” secret as to how Microsoft interviews (especially if you have read any blogs over the past several years) ... first you submit your resume,
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-Janelle