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Technology · researched 2026-10-02. Processes change every year, so confirm on the employer's own page.
Eligibility is screened through application questions, with no CV screening. From a single 2026 Level 6 Cyber Security listing (third-party, no longer available, so check the live advert): no existing degree, Level 3 qualification by 31 August 2026, five GCSEs including Maths and English at grades 9-4, right to work in the UK, and export-control verification. Candidates may apply to only one Microsoft opportunity (search summary). source
Opens Varies by programme; roles reported to close very quickly (within days in some cycles) · closes 2024 Data Academy cohort closed 22 Jan 2024 with final interviews on 14 Feb · Microsoft UK has ~125 apprentices at any time and works with providers QA, Corndel, Firebrand, BPP, TDM and Multiverse. source
1. Application questions
Online questions used to check eligibility; Microsoft states it does not screen on CV.
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2. Strengths-based video interview (MyInterview) (MyInterview)
One-way recorded interview on the MyInterview system, record at a time that suits you, two attempts per question and you pick your favourite. Questions are motivational and skills/strengths based.
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3. Manager and team interview
Highest-scoring video candidates are invited to a virtual interview with a manager and a team member; for most roles this is the final stage. TSR candidates describe relaxed interviewers asking generic motivation and strengths questions in a conversational style.
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4. Additional assessment (select roles)
Customer Technical Solutions and Xbox Studios Quality Engineer applicants complete a further assessment with the learning provider before a final decision.
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MyInterview one-way strengths-based video; two takes per question; motivational and skills-based questions. Number of questions and time limits not published (a '15 questions x 3 minutes' figure found elsewhere relates to a different Microsoft process and is excluded).
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Virtual interview with a hiring manager and a team member; generic motivation and strengths-based questions; conversational (TSR reports, 2025 cycle).
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Strengths-based: uses strengths to drive engagement and goals (Microsoft apprenticeship process page) · Growth mindset, customer focus and diversity/inclusion are Microsoft-wide values but are not confirmed as apprenticeship scoring criteria here · Apprentices do 'real work with real responsibility' (Microsoft UK Apprentice Lead)