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University Recruiting virtual events

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​​​​​​​Our recruiting teams around the world regularly host virtual events to share information about our recruiting process, careers and internships at Microsoft, and pro-tips on topics like personal branding and crafting your resume. Join us to network and engage with recruiters, employees, interns, and leaders and get a glimpse into #MicrosoftLife! Bookmark this page and check back often as we will be adding new events later this month. Scroll down for recordings of previous events and links to some of our great content!

August

MicrosoftLearn: The Student Ambassadors Program Overview - Ambassador Experience & Application Tips


Aug 10 - 8:00 AM PDT (GMT-07:00)

Do you wish to amplify your impact and bring together your peers to learn new skills, solve real-world problems, and build communities across the globe? Want to help fellow students build their coding skills online with Microsoft Learn? Want to organize a virtual hackathon to solve real-world challenge? Wish to earn certifications?

#MicrosoftieSpeaks: The Garage and the Microsoft Global Hackathon: opportunities for innovation for all employees at the company


Aug 23 - 10:00 AM PDT (GMT-07:00)

In this session, you will hear how Microsoft has leveraged “hacking” (that is, working on a new idea or improving a product or process) as a means to cultivate a mindset of innovation, creativity, and growth for employees. You will hear from Susie Kandzor, Director on The Garage team, about how they developed the Microsoft Global Hackathon and other programs – and what they learned along the way. This presentation and Q&A will cover an overview of the Hackathon, how hacking is evolving our business culture, the competencies and benefits of a hacking culture, and some of the nuts-and-bolts of how we support hacking across a global and diverse environment.
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Previous University Recruiting Virtual Webinars

Our recruiting teams host virtual webinars to connect with students, discuss the latest industry trends, and feature tips and tricks to enhance your personal brand. These webinars contain exclusive information about the recruiting process, career and internship opportunities at Microsoft, and more.
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Recognize Exclusion, Design for Inclusion

What unnecessary barriers do you (inadvertently) create, and who do they exclude? Bryce Johnson, Inclusive Lead for Microsoft, takes us through Microsoft Inclusive Design principles and shares tips on how you can remove unnecessary friction from your experiences. Bryce initiated and designed the very first Inclusive Tech Lab at Microsoft, a facility where people can explore how individuals with disabilities interact with Microsoft games, services, and devices.
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Microsoft Resume and Personal Branding Workshop

This session will prepare you to present your best self through your LinkedIn profile and your resume. Join Miri Rodriguez, Head of Microsoft’s Intern Program and author of Brand Storytelling to learn about creating your personal brand and learn tips and tricks from Microsoft recruiters to showcase your skills. 
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Microsoft Explore Program Info Session 

Are you a first- or second-year university student and interested in both Software Engineer (SWE) and Program Manager (PM) roles? Join Miri Rodriguez,  head of Microsoft’s Intern Program, and Aaron Epps, one of our university recruiters, to learn about our Explore Microsoft Program, a 12-week summer internship program specifically designed to let you gain experience in our different software engineering roles. 

Learn more about Microsoft Explore  
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Microsoft Engineers: A day in the life. 

A tech-talk spotlighting recent graduates who have joined Microsoft as Full-Time employees. 

Wonder what a day in the life of a Microsoft Engineer is really like? Watch our lightning tech-talk that spotlights recent graduates who have recently started their careers with Microsoft. Hear about their impact and experiences across Microsoft and get a glimpse into #MicrosoftLife. 
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Learning Path: Start in tech as an intern​

A great way to start in tech is by landing a position as an intern. But how do you that? To get there, you need to consider things like, crafting a resume and passing an intern interview. Once an intern, you want to make sure that position turns into a full-time position in tech.

Interview tips for students and grads​

Through our interview process, we aim to discover what you’ve learned in school, evaluate critical thinking skills, assess how you solve problems and measure your ability to learn. We’ve compiled helpful information on how to prepare for your interview.

“I want to help others get a little bit closer to their own dreams.”​

Huong Haley, the daughter of a Vietnamese prisoner of war, speaks up about how her background—which she identifies as “first generation, low income”—surfaced challenges during her transition to corporate life. Now, she’s making it easier for others to find their way, too.

One employee’s experience with Microsoft Aspire

“Growing up, I’d always wondered what opportunities lay outside my small Malaysian hometown. That’s one reason I went to the UK for graduate school—to explore worlds beyond my own. But when my studies introduced me to Microsoft’s Aspire Program, I realized I could explore a whole new career as well.”