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June 2008 - Posts

Happy New (Fiscal) Year!

Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 10:06 AM by JobsBlog
I realize it’s only June, but it's the end of the fiscal year for Microsoft. This is one of my favorite times of the year (calendar, that is). Summer is starting to really begin, the deer and bunnies reappear in my backyard and Rainier cherries are finally Read More...
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Questions? Ask your Microsoft Recruiter!

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:21 AM by JobsBlog
Hello Everyone! This is something I hear about occasionally that came up again just last week. It appears as though some of our Microsoft candidates are relying on outside sources, even recruiters from other companies, for Microsoft related information Read More...
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Why do I need a Live ID to apply online?

Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:34 AM by JobsBlog
As promised in my last post , I wanted to shed a little light on our use of Live ID in the application process, and list some of the benefits that both recruiters and candidates can get from this step in the process. Differentiation : Multiple candidates Read More...
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Top 5 BillG film moments

Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:20 PM by JobsBlog
Later this week, Bill Gates will transition out of his day-to-day role at Microsoft to focus more time on his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . Don’t worry … He’ll still be around. Bill will continue to be our chairman and will be involved Read More...
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Inside the Applicant Tracking System

Posted Monday, June 23, 2008 8:50 AM by JobsBlog
I’ve been getting a question a lot from candidates recently: “Why are you asking me to apply online?” There are a variety of ways I might reach out to a potential candidate and regardless of the method, I’ll *always* ask a candidate to apply online for Read More...
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The Microsoft Interview Process

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:44 PM by JobsBlog
I’m sure the enterprising reader has already read through this site and numerous others to piece together our interview process, however I don’t believe we’ve ever fully outlined it in one place. (Ginny did a great post on the college process – though Read More...
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Busy times ahead at Microsoft Silicon Valley

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:22 PM by JobsBlog
Wow, things have been busy around here since my last post. As many of you know, my team hires for the Live Search and Ad Platform division, and the last few months have been some of the most interesting I’ve seen at Microsoft! I still live in Seattle Read More...
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What would you change about the Microsoft careers site?

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:16 AM by JobsBlog
Last week, Heather Hamilton asked her readers to give her feedback about the Microsoft careers site . This week, JobsBlog is asking you: What would you change about the careers site? What issues have you had with the current site? Do you want additional Read More...
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What happens when you go away on vacation for a month?

Posted Monday, June 16, 2008 11:47 AM by JobsBlog
What happens when you go away on vacation for a month? Well if you’re Neil, the Staffing Director of the Platform and Services Division, you’ll be surprised to return and find that your side of the office has been redecorated entirely in pink. His officemate, Read More...
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Define the future at Microsoft

Posted Friday, June 13, 2008 4:45 PM by JobsBlog
In this week's segment, the gang talks about how they actually get stuff done at Microsoft .. and have fun doing it. Speaking of having fun, enjoy your weekend and see you back here next week! Video: Define the Future at Microsoft Read More...
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Ask the Readers: Your best candidate experience

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:44 AM by JobsBlog
Recruiters always want to make sure that their candidates feel relaxed and ready and have a great experience on their interview day. What do you think are the best ways for a recruiter or a company to accomplish that? In your own time as a candidate, Read More...
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What a recruiter looks for in an initial resume review

Posted Monday, June 09, 2008 11:19 AM by JobsBlog
When I do initial resume reviews, there are certain things I'm focusing on in each section. I’d like to share with you what I look for (and don’t look for) in the resume during this quick scan. Of course, keep in mind that every recruiter is different Read More...
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Create cool products at Microsoft

Posted Friday, June 06, 2008 10:24 AM by JobsBlog
Cool products at Microsoft?! No, that's not a punchline. Check out the next video in our roundtable series where employees talk about their favorite Microsoft products. And that actually means a lot, given how critical we can be with ourselves. My favorite Read More...
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Interviewing with multiple companies

Posted Monday, June 02, 2008 2:19 PM by JobsBlog
Lisa is back with another post! As a job seeker, you might think you’re not harming anyone by withholding the fact that you’re interviewing with multiple companies, when in fact it could take away some of your career options. It's exciting to have several Read More...
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