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January 2008 - Posts

My best interview tip - by Gretchen

Posted Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:41 AM by JobsBlog
My best interview tip? Prepare. Anne advised - when you prepare – to think of your answers in bullet points , but I’ll take it a step back and just remind you to prepare. Think of 3 or 4 key experiences in which you’ve been a leader, or learned something Read More...
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Behind the closed doors of a conference call

Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:11 PM by JobsBlog
Ah, it may not be glamorous and hip, but you can't beat the awesome 80s music of the Microsoft conference calling system. Now if only there was a video of BillG boogieing down to this music ... because you know he has. :) Read More...
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Recruiting and those darn Gen-Yers

Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:51 AM by JobsBlog
As a total Gen-Yer who just barely makes the Gen-Y cut off (I turned 30 last week), I've really enjoyed all the Gen-Xers versus Millennials debates and fixations the last couple years. One of my favorites is the cringe-worthy 60 Minutes piece, The Millennials Read More...
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My best interview tip - by Anne

Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:55 AM by JobsBlog
My best interview tip would be that when you prepare for your interviews, try not to memorize your answers. Instead, it’s better to prepare and think in bullet points. Then when asked the question, you know what you want to highlight. The answers will Read More...
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My best interview tip - by Janelle

Posted Monday, January 28, 2008 9:09 AM by JobsBlog
My best interview tip is similar to Angela's ... BE HONEST! If an interviewer asks you if you are familiar with a certain programming language, or a piece of software, or of a competitor and you don’t know—just say “I am not familiar with that”… it's Read More...
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What’s it like to be a Tester at Microsoft?

Posted Friday, January 25, 2008 9:37 AM by JobsBlog
SDET … SDE/T … Tester … Software Development Engineer in Test. Whatever you want to call them, here’s what they do … again, according to Cowboy Roy ... Video: A Cowboy Meets a Microsoft Tester? Soapbox linkage and Youtube linkage for all you aspiring Read More...
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My best interview tip - by Angela

Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:23 AM by JobsBlog
My best interview tip ? Don’t be afraid to let the interviewer know that you may not have the answer to the question. I see people making mistakes in this area, trying to bluff their way through an answer, while all along knowing that the interviewer Read More...
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What’s your best interview tip?

Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:51 AM by JobsBlog
"What’s your best interview tip?" We get that question a lot so we thought it might be fun for all the bloggers – and you! – to weigh in on tried-and-true tips. Periodically over the next few weeks, you’ll see us pop in here – between Dear JobsBlog posts Read More...
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Interview Snapshot: An Encounter in Bldg 19

Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:21 AM by JobsBlog
Chris, a recent " href="http://www.viewmyworld.com/index.asp?section=video&subsection=sde&content=Cowboy%20Roy%20SDE" target=_blank mce_href="http://www.viewmyworld.com/index.asp?section=video&subsection=sde&content=Cowboy%20Roy%20SDE">SDE Read More...
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What's the deal with Microsoft's bus service?

Posted Monday, January 21, 2008 10:25 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I just read the blog article Anne posted about the Connector in Seattle . I am going to be a new hire with a start date at the end of August 2008. I'm starting to figure out moving/living situations, and was wondering where I could find Read More...
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What’s it like to be a Developer at Microsoft?

Posted Friday, January 18, 2008 10:30 AM by JobsBlog
Wanna know the scoop on what it’s like to be a developer at Microsoft? Check out this little diddy by Cowboy Roy. Odd … I know. ;) See more of " href="http://www.viewmyworld.com/index.asp?section=video&subsection=sde&content=Cowboy%20Roy%20SDE" Read More...
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What comes around goes around ... Why I love working at Microsoft, too

Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:44 AM by JobsBlog
Love Dare's recent post Change the World or Go Home: Why I Love Working at Microsoft ... , and no, not because I write a blog about working at Microsoft :) ... but because it's about figuring out what's important to you in a job - whether that's working Read More...
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How does Microsoft handle flexible work arrangements?

Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:53 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I noticed in some job postings on microsoft.com/careers , “part-time” and “job share” positions are listed. What exactly does this mean, and how are they different than “full-time?” - Would love to work part-time! Answer: Who wouldn't? Read More...
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Can you submit cover letters through the Microsoft Careers site?

Posted Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:40 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I am trying to find out a way to submit my cover letter while applying for a job on Microsoft's career website . When I log on, it gives me an option to fill out my name and general information and paste my resume in text format. There Read More...
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How can I anticipate and manage organizational changes as a jobseeker?

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008 10:12 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : "Organizational flux" is often a problem in companies, especially one the size of Microsoft. How does one overcome related issues (re-orgs make the position you are applying to "go away," the hiring manager or direct boss leaves or goes Read More...
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TechTalks on Hey-Genius.com

Posted Friday, January 11, 2008 8:06 AM by JobsBlog
Two new TechTalks are live on Hey-Genius.com This is a chance to hear from Microsoft employees about some cool initiatives you may or may not know are going on at the ‘Soft. Steve Shihadeh & Kalpita Deobhakta of the Heath Solutions Group Get the 411 Read More...
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What Benefits Have You Always Wanted?

Posted Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:39 AM by JobsBlog
Free soft drinks, while still nice, are a bit ordinary considering how creative companies have become with their benefits packages. Microsoft has great benefits and our HR teams are constantly evaluating our packages to see where we can innovate and improve. Read More...
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Am I Applying For Too Many Jobs?

Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:30 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: Can a applicant get a bad mark for applying for too many jobs? Does that make it look like I'm really interested in the company or does it look like I don't know what I want? Answer: Applying for too many jobs is a tricky one. I think that Read More...
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Bill Gates' Last Day At Microsoft

Posted Tuesday, January 08, 2008 12:53 PM by JobsBlog
If you haven't already seen the hilarious video about Bill Gates' last day at Microsoft from his 2008 final keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, you should check it out below. There are some great cameo appearances from some really unexpected Read More...
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What Should I Title My Resume?

Posted Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:43 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: When I apply via the Microsoft Career Site, it asks for me to give my resume a title. What is the title of my resume used for? Do recruiters see this when they search? What would you recommend as a good title? Answer: You can submit different Read More...
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How Do Recruiters Search for Resumes?

Posted Monday, January 07, 2008 9:59 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: First let me say thank you for providing a voice to the sometimes voiceless process of applying at Microsoft. I'm a regular reader and look forward to your posts. Now, onto the questions: Do recruiters even look at resumes submitted for Read More...
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What's Going On with the Microsoft Scholarship Program?

Posted Friday, January 04, 2008 10:35 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : I haven’t seen any info about the Microsoft Scholarship program at my school this fall, did I miss the deadline? And can you tell me more about the summer internship requirement that accompanies the scholarship? Sincerely, Confused College Read More...
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Join us on Facebook and share your questions, experiences, and advice

Posted Thursday, January 03, 2008 7:21 AM by JobsBlog
Did you know we’re Workin' it at Microsoft over on Facebook? Yep. We’ve got a Facebook page where you can check out videos, pictures, and some of our latest posts from Microsoft's JobsBlog and Microspotting … as well discuss your own MS recruiting stories Read More...
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Imagine Cup 2008!

Posted Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:17 AM by JobsBlog
This year’s event will draw thousands of students together from around the world. More than 100,000 students from 100 different countries participated in Imagine Cup 2007. Each year the competition focuses on a global issue which allows bright student Read More...
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