Microsoft Applied Scientist interview with a last-minute virtual cancellation and long HR wait

MicrosoftApplied Scientist · Jul 2026

The interview itself seemed technically normal at first, but the communication around it became the hardest part. I was called for a virtual interview, then received an email minutes before it was due to start saying it was canceled. They said they would reschedule, but I never received a new time. Later, I did manage to complete an interview, but it still did not feel like there was closure. HR…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.