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How much impact do student or volunteer experiences have?

Posted Monday, March 31, 2008 10:10 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : How much impact does participation in student/volunteer organizations have on an application? Do recruiters ‘give credit’ for participating in, leading, or making significant contributions to student or volunteer organizations? Does it Read More...
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The Pi Chronicles: 3.141

Posted Friday, March 28, 2008 9:48 AM by JobsBlog
It's Friday again! And you know what that means. It's the next chapter in the Pi Chronicles. Read More...
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Thank you notes

Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2008 9:42 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : What advice do you have for sending a thank you note after an interview? The conventional wisdom is that a handwritten note is best and e-mail can come across as too casual. Is an e-mail thank you note considered acceptable in Microsoft’s Read More...
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Africans at Microsoft

Posted Monday, March 24, 2008 8:25 AM by JobsBlog
I was reading Ariel's interview with Hoop Somuah over on Microspotting, and I saw a trackback from a new blog published by the Diversity Advisory Council for Africans at Microsoft . This DAC group is an association of full-time Microsoft employees who Read More...
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The Pi Chronicles: Episode 3.14

Posted Friday, March 21, 2008 9:11 AM by JobsBlog
I am so peeved at myself that I didn't post this video last Friday . Well, better late than never. And just think ... this is only episode #1 ... er ... #3.14. Enjoy. I know I love the Pi Chronicles. Read More...
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Changing career paths

Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:01 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : How difficult is it to entirely change career paths at Microsoft? I'm talking a big change in roles, such as a Program Manager to Recruiter, for example. I get asked this question at least once a day! Of course, every person is different, Read More...
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How do I know what a good offer looks like?

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:51 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : I’m following all of the great interviewing advice I’ve found here, so I’m sure I’ll be offered a job very soon! I’m a brand-new graduate, though. How do I know what a good offer looks like? Knowing what to expect in an offer is a tough Read More...
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Hearing back from your recruiter

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:46 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I know every candidate wants to hear from their recruiter as soon as possible after their interviews, but what if you've got an offer from another company or another deadline? If the recruiter doesn't get back to you within a week, should Read More...
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Genius Affirmation: The song of genius

Posted Friday, March 14, 2008 9:45 AM by JobsBlog
It's finally Friday! Why not listen to the song of the genius before you leave for the weekend? Video: Flower Stream Genius Affirmation Read More...
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Program Manager success story

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:01 AM by JobsBlog
Hello readers! I wanted to share with you the success story of a Program Manager candidate who just recently started at Microsoft. Please meet Vishwac Sena Kannan, a college hire who now works as a Program Manager within the IE group! Vishwac has put Read More...
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How should I organize my college resume?

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:08 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I've been reading this blog for nearly three months and it's great to hear news and tips from inside Microsoft's HR. I'm currently organizing my resume, so I've been researching about how to do it, using the tips posted here in the blog, Read More...
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SteveB on Yahoo!, Google, hiring at Microsoft, and more

Posted Monday, March 10, 2008 9:31 AM by JobsBlog
One of my favorite bloggers, Guy Kawasaki , sits down with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer during Mix08 for a surprisingly candid and casual 1:1 interview. Just in the first 20 minutes, they talk about a lot of interesting topics like Yahoo!, Google, Facebook, Read More...
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Genius Affirmation: Defining genius

Posted Friday, March 07, 2008 1:26 PM by JobsBlog
Friday! Have a great weekend! Video: People Spin Genius Affirmation Linkage on tha Tube. Read More...
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How do I go from developer to program manager?

Posted Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:07 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : Do you have any advice for a person wanting to branch out from a developer role to a program manager? Absolutely. I always have advice! :-) First, it’s important to understand what a Program Manager is and isn’t . Most other software companies Read More...
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Objective Statements: Do or Don't?

Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:36 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I’ve read that recruiters don’t read objective statements, but my school’s career center is suggesting I add one. What do you think? It’s not so much whether recruiters read them or not; it’s more a question of whether an objective statement Read More...
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A common interview mistake to avoid

Posted Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:58 AM by JobsBlog
Don't treat each interview in your loop as a completely separate experience. They're all part of your overall interview, and you should consider them as pieces of the whole. An on-site interview is really a condensed version of the work environment. You Read More...
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Does Microsoft have jobs for mid-level candidates?

Posted Monday, March 03, 2008 9:55 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog: I'm not a fresh college grad, but I'm not at a manager-level, either; I have two years of professional experience and I can't find a single position at my level in the job listings. Am I pretty much shut out from Microsoft unless I'm a Read More...
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