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Submitting your application

General Submission
If you like this company, but haven’t quite found the right job, you can still express your interest by submitting a general resume/CV. Just click on General Submission and follow the instructions. We’ll keep your resume in our system in the geographic region in which you applied, but your information won't be tied to a specific job opening. Our recruiters will contact you if there’s a fit with one of our opportunities.
Using our Resume Builder
What’s the best way to format your resume/CV to get yourself noticed? If you’re a little unsure what you should include—and what to leave out—get it right with Resume Builder. This tool will help you build a solid resume, step by step.
Student or Graduate Applications
We offer employment programs for students and graduates in many locations. Visit the Students/Graduates page to learn more about those programs and to apply for a job.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to find open positions?
Learn more about what we offer in the Find Your Fit section that provides an overview of our many professions and technologies and should help you make the right match for your background and interests.
How can I find out where my skills and experience might fit?
Learn more about what we offer in the Find Your Fit section that provides an overview of our many professions and technologies and should help you make the right match for your background and interests.
Do I need to speak English fluently to work at Microsoft?
English is the language we use to conduct business around the world, though you may also need to be fluent in the local language(s) of the country(s) in which you work.
Will I have opportunities for training and development after I am hired?
Absolutely. Continuous learning, both formal and informal, is a key component of each employee’s career development. We offer more than 2,000 courses, taught by instructors from leading educational institutions online, virtually, and in classrooms worldwide. You can learn more about our award-winning and extensive learning opportunities by visiting the Career Development page.
What if I don’t know what job to apply for?
Learn more about what we offer in the Find Your Fit section that provides an overview of our many professions and technologies and should help you make the right match for your background and interests.
Can I apply for more than one job at the same time?
Yes, and we encourage you to review our many opportunities to find those that are the best fit with your qualifications. If you need some help determining which jobs match your background and interests, visit our Find Your Fit section that provides an overview of our many professions and technologies.
Can I withdraw an application if I change my mind?
Yes, if you change your mind about a particular job, you may withdraw your application for that job.
Will my application be treated confidentially?
Yes, we will treat your application with full respect and confidentiality. Initially, one of our recruiters and the hiring manager for the position will confidentially review your application. If they agree that you should progress to an interview, they will share your application with an interviewer—also a Microsoft employee trained in our recruitment processes and confidentiality requirements. In fact, all Microsoft employees sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement that covers our policies about confidential information. You may also be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement; this will enable us to discuss compensation, business strategy, or other confidential information with you. If you are not hired for this particular job, we will retain your personal information and contact you again only if you give us permission to do so.
How will I be evaluated for a job at Microsoft?
We will carefully assess your application, resume/CV, and experience related to the job for which you’re applying. We’ll also consider you for other openings that might match your background and expertise. If you are being considered for a job, a recruiter will contact you for an interview.
What’s the best way to submit my application?
We prefer to receive applications electronically on this website. If you build your application through our online system, the information you provide will be retained and you can update it any time. Your application and resume/CV should summarize your education, accomplishments, and employment history, plus any other information you think we should know. (For tips on what to include in your resume/CV, see Resume Builder, and Resume Tips.) Microsoft does not accept unsolicited inquiries from recruitment agencies on behalf of job candidates.
Does Microsoft hire students, interns, and new graduates?
Yes, we offer employment programs for students and graduates in many locations. Visit the Students/Graduates page to learn more about those programs and to apply for a job.
Do you check references?
Yes, we may perform extensive reference and educational qualification checks at any point in the recruitment process.
How do I create a job agent?
It's easy to get preferred job listings sent directly to you through a job agent RSS feed. To set up a feed, sign in to your account and perform a job search. On the search results page, click "View RSS." Then click "Subscribe to this feed." Job listings that match your search requirements will be sent to you as soon as they're posted.
What does Job Cart do?
Job Cart stores positions you select, allowing you to review them all in one location. Once you sign in to your account, Job Cart allows you to submit your resume for up to five positions per day, and save the contents of your cart for later reference. You don’t need to sign in to save jobs to your cart during your current session, but if you haven’t signed in, the information you’ve viewed will not be saved after you leave the site.

Resume Tips

Summarize your education and employment experience.
Be sure to focus on the aspects of your background that match the requirements of the job you’re applying for, and skip the things that are outdated or irrelevant.
Describe your specific strengths and expertise.
Convey, if appropriate, how your skills might be applied in new or different ways or for a different type of job than you’ve had in the past.
Highlight your accomplishments in previous jobs, not just your duties or responsibilities.
Everyone has job duties; it’s how you approached them and what you accomplished in carrying them out that makes you stand out.
Highlight specific qualifications for this job.
If you are applying for a specific position, be sure to call out experience or accomplishments that make you qualified—or even more qualified than another applicant. For example, if you’ve worked with a particular technology the job requires or you have experience that might give you an edge, be sure to mention it.
And don’t underestimate how important it is to:
Make sure your resume is completely up-to-date, including ensuring your contact information is current. Be honest. Paint the best possible picture of yourself, but don’t exaggerate. And proofread for typos and errors - more than once!
Use our resume builder.
What’s the best way to format your resume/CV to get yourself noticed? If you’re a little unsure what you should include—and what to leave out—get it right with Resume Builder. This tool will help you build a solid resume, step by step.

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