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May 2007 - Posts

How Would You Like to Interview in the Future?

Posted Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:04 AM by JobsBlog
Do you like the standard face-to-face interview? How about a Reality TV style interview? Interviewing by telekinesis? Let me know! So, I have participated in some interesting recruiting events over the past few weeks, including the Second Life Interviews Read More...
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Military Careers

Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:18 AM by JobsBlog
I recently received an email from a reader who is currently in the Navy and interested in what it takes to transition from a military career into an industry role at a company like Microsoft. Since I didn’t know anything about military careers, I forwarded Read More...
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The Coding Contest Hall of Fame

Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:54 AM by JobsBlog
I love announcing the hires that this blog produces, and I have a new one that I am so proud to see become part of the Microsoft Family. Gabe Wishnie is another product of the coding contest (round #3) . While he wasn’t crowned the “winner” of the contest, Read More...
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Concierge

Posted Monday, May 21, 2007 12:08 PM by JobsBlog
Long time readers know that I love the fancy luxuries of life. So, I’m thrilled to announce that we now have our very own concierge in the lobby of my building at Microsoft. The only downside is that the concierge isn’t for me… it’s for all of you! Most Read More...
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Dinner Date

Posted Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:47 AM by JobsBlog
It has been decided: I'm taking a JobsBlog reader to dinner this week to help him brush up on his skills, as well as, consume delicious Northwest cuisine and Washington wines. We are going out on Thursday night and he is interviewing this Friday morning Read More...
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Come Visit Microsoft in Second Life

Posted Friday, May 11, 2007 10:53 PM by JobsBlog
Again, after a long pause, just when you started to wonder where I went, I am back with some exciting stuff to share. If you're looking for a perfect time and opportunity to apply at Microsoft and wished you could attend one of our career fairs no matter Read More...
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Are you coming for an interview?

Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007 8:48 AM by JobsBlog
Would you like to sit down with a Microsoft recruiter and get the inside scoop on interviewing, as well as, some tailored career advice? I’m offering to take one enthusiastic Jobsblog reader with an upcoming Microsoft interview to dinner. Just let me Read More...
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Silicon Valley, Seattle, FARGO????

Posted Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:15 AM by JobsBlog
The best cities for jobs in technology may surprise you. I know when most people think of their dream job locations, Fargo, North Dakota, usually doesn’t come to the top of the list. Most people think of that movie made several years ago with those people Read More...
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Are You Ready for the Boston Remix?

Posted Monday, May 07, 2007 8:05 AM by JobsBlog
Have you heard of Virtualization? You probably have as it is a VERY hot technology these days. Now let me ask you this, are you hip to Softricity? If not, this is who they are and what they do. Softricity is an on-demand application virtualization company Read More...
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Did You Know? 10 Reinvigorating Facts About Microsoft's Profits

Posted Thursday, May 03, 2007 10:30 AM by JobsBlog
I wanted to share this article that Frank found and passed along to me. I was stunned by these statistics! How does it make me feel to work for a company that is truly THIS successful? It was a reality check for me and put things into a perspective that Read More...
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