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Hi, I applied for a Principal PM role at Microsoft. A MS recruiter reached out and during the recruiter interview, mentioned I'm being considered for a Senior PM role rather because my experience fits that. I went on to have an interview with the hiring manager who mentioned that while I don't fit the principal role he's recruiting for, my profile was good enough for a role at MS and was looking for a Senior PM role I could fit in. The recruiter has reached out after that to seek concent to keep my CV and profile on record for any future senior PM role.

Anyone been in similar position, and will I really be considered for later as mentioned?

19g618l1f7qhz1 · Accepted Answer

Yes. It happens. Seen two cases so far. But keep in mind that there are several applicants. So keep the fingers crossed.

19g6vl1p7jld8 · Answer

Very common at Microsoft. Keep applying for different teams at Microsoft and outside. One interview doesn’t define your limits. Also if you only want to target Principal level position, stick with that. Some recruiters have habit to low bar candidates.

19g618l2mfuhag · Answer

One company telling you, you are a senior not a principal should not drive you to accept a lower level if you feel confident about being a principal. Try somewhere else and be a principal and then go into that same company as a principal later. That will get you the level you want much faster than being promoted within that company from senior to principal.

19g615l1dyyq32 · Answer

Yes

Khontamentiu · Answer

Same here. But hard to keep up. At some point recruiters stop answering. Best to have 2 or 3 recruiters by your side so opportunities open for you.

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