Early in profession

Microsoft early in profession experience

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  • Because growth matters

    Microsoft's Early in Profession experience is a launchpad for dreamers and doers. Here, every opportunity — whether you’re coming from school, a bootcamp, are self-taught, or transitioning careers — invites you to explore the frontiers of technology and leadership. We understand the importance of finding a position where your talents can shine, your interests can expand, and your passions can inspire those around you. As you embark on this journey, you'll discover not just a job, but a calling that aligns with your deepest aspirations and empowers you to leave a lasting impact on the world. Join us, and let your journey of transformation and impact begin.

Internship programs

Rotation programs


  • HR Rotation

  • Finance Rotation

  • Cloud Supply Chain Rotation
  • Our HR rotation program is a 3-year program that fosters learning and growth in the HR profession and helps you jumpstart your career.

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    Our HR rotation program is a 3-year program that fosters learning and growth in the HR profession and helps you jumpstart your career.

Inclusion programs

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    Neurodiversity

    We built the Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program on the belief that neurodivergent individuals strengthen a workforce with innovative thinking and creative solutions. Diverse teams positively impact our company culture, working environment and how we serve our customers. 

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    Leap

    At Microsoft, we know there are many pathways into the technology industry and into our organization. We're constantly looking for new ways to create unconventional entry points for talent and leverage the skills and experiences of talent from outside the traditional academic paths.

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    MSSA

    Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical technical and career skills required for today’s growing technology industry.

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    Student Veterans

    Microsoft offers internships and onboarding programs for student veterans who are working toward a degree in a STEM field. 

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    Datacenter pathways

    HaaS datacenter pathways

    Datacenters are the backbone of modern technology—massive warehouses filled with thousands of interconnected servers, running 24/7. Behind it all are our Datacenter Operations teams, made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, like you, ensuring everything stays operational. It’s routine work with a remarkable impact.

    Learn more about our Datacenter Pathways

     

    Microsoft Datacenter Academy

    The Datacenter Academy empowers individuals to thrive in cloud computing, IT, and critical environments. This initiative offers a comprehensive pathway to employment in these rapidly expanding fields, providing skills for the future of technology.

    Learn more about the Microsoft Datacenter Academy 

  • Microsoft Aspire Experience

    We believe that Microsoft is a place for exploration, creativity, innovation, and professional growth. Microsoft Aspire Experience is an onboarding experience, designed to equip, develop, and empower those who join Microsoft after graduating from undergraduate school and MBA programs.

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  • Microsoft Aspire Experience

    We believe that Microsoft is a place for exploration, creativity, innovation, and professional growth. Microsoft Aspire Experience is an onboarding experience, designed to equip, develop, and empower those who join Microsoft after graduating from undergraduate school and MBA programs.

Resources to help you on your journey to Microsoft

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    Learn tech skills through top universities

    Explore modules and learning paths from universities like Carnegie Mellon University, University of Oxford, and UC Berkeley to prepare you for a career in cloud.

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    Diverse perspectives fuel innovation

    Join a community that encourages everyone to bring their full and best selves to work each day.

     

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    Microsoft culture in action

    Our culture leads us to find ways to help people do ordinary, and sometimes extraordinary, things.

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    Perks and benefits

    Empowering our employees to be more than the work they do each day. At Microsoft, we work to ensure essential benefits are available globally.  

  • Early in Profession interview tips

    Explore our tips and tricks to help you prepare for your interview. Many of our roles will have different interview objectives, so we have many resources to help you understand the process and prepare better.

Early in Profession Stories worth telling

Our interns and graduates are accomplishing great things. Learn about their personal goals and achievements–and how Microsoft has helped them grow.