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Ask the Readers: Dream Job

Posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:35 AM by JobsBlog
We talk a lot on this blog about building a solid resume, interviewing well and more as part of getting that dream job at Microsoft. Of course, that dream job looks different to every candidate, so today why not tell us what it looks like to you? What's 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
Lisa has a great story about officemates at Microsoft! 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 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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Your Story: Applying from outside of the United States

Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:14 AM by JobsBlog
Today's story comes from an email from JobsBlog reader Roman, who wanted to share his experience with applying to Microsoft from not only outside of the Redmond area, but outside of the United States! Here's Roman's story: Hey there! Been a steady reader Read More...
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Your Story: My first month at Microsoft

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:50 AM by JobsBlog
Brendan Grant, a new Microsoft employee, recently wrote about his first month here on his I Hate Linux blog. Check out this excerpt: What a month it's been. While all of the 24th and a good chunk of the 25th were spent in NEO, it was afterwards I got Read More...
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Ask the Readers: Standing Out

Posted Tuesday, May 06, 2008 10:11 AM by JobsBlog
When you're looking for a job, what do you do to make yourself stand out or to "brand" yourself? A well-written resume is a great start, of course, but what do you do beyond that? Do you include links to a personal blog, a networking space, or a personal/professional Read More...
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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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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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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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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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Tazin's story: The Microsoft Giving Campaign

Posted Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:36 AM by JobsBlog
"Why do YOU want to work at Microsoft?" It is my favorite interview question! I learn so much about the people I interview from this one simple question. Who they really are as a person - not just that they are someone who codes or designs or tests. I Read More...
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A Dream Come True

Posted Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:30 PM by JobsBlog
By Tazin Shadid, UX Researcher (republished from an email he sent to his co-workers) I like working in this company, especially in our team. Not only have I enjoyed the work, but also over the last one year, Microsoft has helped me so much achieving some Read More...
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