Microsoft · Behavioral 1 of 2

Tell me about feedback that changed how you work.

Self-awareness and proof that feedback produced a durable behavior change.

Practice question: an editorial practice prompt, not a claim that Microsoft asks this exact question. Interviews vary by role, level, team, and location.

How to approach this question

A focused three-stage walkthrough

  1. 1
    Context

    Choose feedback that was difficult but fair.

  2. 2
    Decisions

    Explain the new behavior you tested.

  3. 3
    Evidence

    Show evidence the change helped other people.

Behavioral answer framework

Build evidence, not a memorized speech

Context

Give only the background needed to understand the stakes and your responsibility.

Decisions

Spend most of the answer on what you personally considered, chose, and did.

Evidence

Close with a defensible result, learning, and what changed afterward.

Self-review rubric

What a strong practice attempt includes

  • A specific situation with meaningful stakes
  • Your contribution is distinct from the team’s
  • The trade-off behind your decision is clear
  • The result and learning are concrete
Likely follow-ups

Answer the main question first, then take these on one at a time:

  • How did you react initially?
  • Who noticed the change?
  • What are you still improving?
Avoid these mistakes

Check your recording or written solution against this list:

  • Using disguised praise
  • Claiming instant transformation
  • No observable change
Sources and methodology

This guide combines general interview-practice patterns with the public hiring material below. The practice prompt and coaching are PiriPiri AI editorial content, not official Microsoft questions or answers.

Microsoft Careers: technical interviewing ↗
Official sources reviewed 20 September 2026.