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April 2008 - Posts

Ask the Readers: Job Hunting, part II

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:39 AM by JobsBlog
Job Hunting, part II : Last week, we asked about how you started looking for a job and got some great responses about networking, online job sites, company career sites, etc. We've talked a lot on this blog about what recruiters do in the application Read More...
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Interns: All Grown Up!

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 9:27 AM by JobsBlog
Microsoft has a strong practice of converting our excellent interns into full-time super stars! And as we await anxiously for the hundreds of interns that will embark on their summer internship journey with us (some for their second or third time) starting Read More...
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The Pi Chronicles: 3.14159

Posted Friday, April 25, 2008 9:19 AM by JobsBlog
The final episode! Will Pi finally confess his true feelings for Circle? Will Circle care? What's up with Rhino - and where the heck is Radius anyway? Find out more in the exciting conclusion of the Pi Chronicles! ( cue dramatic music ...) gretchen Read More...
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Cool technical and marketing evangelism roles for students

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:03 AM by JobsBlog
Many of you students out there might want to hear about this: The Microsoft Student Partners Program is now recruiting current US college students for campus marketing and technology evangelism roles for the 2008-2009 school year. To apply you must be Read More...
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Ask the Readers: Job hunting

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:58 AM by JobsBlog
Job hunting : We talk a lot about job hunting from the recruiter point of view, so it'd be great to hear about it from the candidate side. When you're looking for a job, what do you do? Do you go to company websites, job posting sites, talk to your friends, Read More...
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What happens once you're hired at Microsoft

Posted Monday, April 21, 2008 10:15 AM by JobsBlog
One of the first things you will do as a new Microsoft Employee is attend NEO (and learn that yes, we have an acronym for everything!). NEO (New Employee Orientation) is where you will spend your first day and a half as an new Microsoft Employee. NEO Read More...
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What do you do when your manager pokes you?

Posted Friday, April 18, 2008 1:05 PM by JobsBlog
* also known as "Why I now use Twitter ." I’m an avid Facebook user … so much that most of my social sphere centers around the site. The downside is that I’m a personal user of Facebook … who also happens to use Facebook at work . Hmm. Dilemma. The Seattle Read More...
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What does relocation generally cover?

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2008 9:41 AM by JobsBlog
Dear JobsBlog : I'm applying to jobs outside my local area, and I'm really interested in some of Microsoft's Redmond positions. Of course if I got the job, I'd have to move. Are Microsoft’s relocation benefits pretty thorough? What do they generally cover? Read More...
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Ask the Readers: Your best interview experience

Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:21 AM by JobsBlog
We've talked about tips for candidates, but what tips do you have for interviewers? Is there something an interviewer or a recruiter can do to make sure that you're feeling relaxed, prepared, and confident? If there's an interview experience that really Read More...
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How can I get experience in a specifc area after college?

Posted Monday, April 14, 2008 9:23 AM by JobsBlog
Dear Jobs Blog : All the internships I've seen posted in my area of interest appear to be for college students only, and I'm not a college student anymore. Are there any options for non-college students looking to get a little more experience in a specific Read More...
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The Pi Chronicles: 3.1415

Posted Friday, April 11, 2008 9:40 AM by JobsBlog
Pi is back again. Just in time for the weekend. This one involves an elephant a rhino. oooh. ;-) (edit: apparently I don't know my critters.) Enjoy! Read More...
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Tips for ESL Students

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:49 AM by JobsBlog
Dear Jobsblog : I know communication skills are evaluated during technical interviews, but I am an ESL [English as a Second Language] student and am not always comfortable with English interviews. Any tips for students like me? -Tongue Tied Dear Tongue Read More...
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Ask the Readers: Career fairs

Posted Tuesday, April 08, 2008 9:51 AM by JobsBlog
Career Fairs : We just discussed how a candidate can make a good impression , but what about a company? What catches your eye at a career fair or other recruiting event? Have you ever changed your mind (for better or for worse) about a company after encountering Read More...
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Career fairs: Make the most of your thirty seconds

Posted Monday, April 07, 2008 9:42 AM by JobsBlog
One of the number one questions I'm always asked is “ How can I stand out at a career fair? " It’s not about dressing in all Microsoft attire, or wearing a really tall hat (even though I like that one). It’s about being confident and knowing your message. Read More...
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Open Mic Night is music to Microsofties’ ears

Posted Wednesday, April 02, 2008 9:45 AM by JobsBlog
We often talk about the social aspect of working at a company like Microsoft, and Open Mic Night is a great example. I haven’t checked it out yet, but I plan to attend this Friday. That’s right … For all you Microsofties out there, the next Open Mic Night Read More...
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A guide to Microsoft speak

Posted Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:18 AM by JobsBlog
Program Manager Mel Sampat (who has been the subject of not one but two JobsBlog interviews) has a great list of "Microsoft speak" terms that can be used both in and outside of work . Funny stuff. Even if you don’t work at MS, I’m sure you’ll find a lot Read More...
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