Online Event – 10 th March 2009 In celebration of International Women’s Day, Microsoft Services hosted a Virtual Event to discuss ‘IT in a changing world’ across EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa). The event attracted 712 candidates, all with different...

It seems that at least once a week I hear of a close friend, member of my family or neighbor that has lost their job. Experts (whoever these experts are) say that it can take up to 8 months to find a new job. I hear Suze Orman preaching that we all should...

So what are attendees saying about Microsoft’s Digigirlz High Tech Camp ( http://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/digigirlz/hightechcamp.aspx )? "From the first day, I was blown away from the support that everyone gave at Microsoft and...

When I talk to candidates about Customer Service and Support I often get the dreaded sigh of disinterest. After some probing I find that they think the position is a call center job and they are far too qualified to be doing “that” type of work. I then...

I have always enjoyed looking up random email rumors on Snopes or following the crazy antics of MythBusters: http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/mythbusters.html . · Does eating Turkey make you sleepy? · Do giant Alligators live in...

On March 25th Microsoft Services Staffing hosted the first Carolina Girl Geek Dinner at the Charlotte campus with great success. This will be the 5th Geek Girl Dinner group within the US. We had 39 attendees and great presentation by Terrie Depew on being...

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