# Deergh Kataria posted about finally joining Microsoft after submitting more than 850 job applications and attending 13 interviews.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Hindustan Times*

## Key points

- Deergh Kataria submitted over 850 job applications before joining Microsoft.
- He attended 13 interviews during his job search process.
- Kataria was absent from social media for 1.5 years due to job search struggles.
- He faced significant challenges, including visa issues and job market uncertainty while abroad.

**Companies:** Microsoft
**Countries:** United States, India

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