I applied through a recruitment agency, which initially called me for a few questions. Shortly after, they informed me that Microsoft had invited me for the first round of interviews. I was interviewed by someone from the team other than the hiring manager. The interview went well, and I had the opportunity to learn more about the role. When I followed up with the agency for feedback, I was told that Microsoft had slightly changed the job specifications. They created a new job advertisement with these amended details, and I received a rejection after the first round of interviews.

4 rounds of interviews. Starting with screening interview with recruiter then Teams video meeting with hiring manager, then 2 additional members of Leadership Team. Interviews went very well but did not get an offer. I've worked as Contingent Staff for Microsoft for many years and I from my experience, it is very hard to get a FT role because there is always someone who know someone. And when you are already engaged with inside people, they know a lot about you so that might be minus...