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Neurodiversity Hiring

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  • Great minds don’t always think alike. At Microsoft, we celebrate the differences that make us stronger.

    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.    

    The Neurodiversity Hiring program seeks to attract talented neurodivergent candidates and provide the training and support needed for career growth and success. 

    Through this program, applicants engage in an extended interview process that focuses on interview preparation activities, workplace insights and cultural connection to Microsoft. Our process gives candidates the opportunity to showcase their unique talents while learning about Microsoft as an employer of choice. 

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  • Accommodations

    Candidates participating in interviews through the Neurodiversity program have access to one-on-one interactive accommodation support, as well as built-in accommodations like additional time for interviews and longer breaks. 

     

    To learn more about interview accommodations (outside of the Neurodiversity program) and available support for all candidates applying to roles at Microsoft .

Upcoming neurodiversity hiring events

To attend a hiring event, interested candidates must apply for an open role and receive an invitation from us. All hiring events are held virtually.

Critical Environment Technician-Neurodiversity Hiring Program

Update time
2025-02-11
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Work site
Microsoft on-site only

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The interview process: What to expect!

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  • Here's what to expect after you apply:

     

    • Once we receive your application, our recruiting team will review your skills and qualifications to see how they match up to the requirements of the role you applied for.
    • If our eligibility and requirements are met, you will be asked to complete an online technical assessment or be scheduled for a phone screen with one of our recruiters. The format of the first round screen is dependent upon the role that you apply to.
    • If you pass your initial assessment, you will be invited to an upcoming hiring event.

  • Here's what you can expect at our hiring event:

     

    • At the hiring event, you will learn what it’s like to work at Microsoft while working on skill development and interview preparation. You will also have the opportunity to meet employees hired through the program, a recruiter, job coaches, and members of the neurodiversity community at Microsoft.
    • Based on the skills assessment and interviewer feedback, you could be offered a full-time job as a Microsoft employee.
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    Here's what to expect after you apply:

     

    • Once we receive your application, our recruiting team will review your skills and qualifications to see how they match up to the requirements of the role you applied for.
    • If our eligibility and requirements are met, you will be asked to complete an online technical assessment or be scheduled for a phone screen with one of our recruiters. The format of the first round screen is dependent upon the role that you apply to.
    • If you pass your initial assessment, you will be invited to an upcoming hiring event.
  • Photo of Microsoft employee working togehter

    Here's what you can expect at our hiring event:

     

    • At the hiring event, you will learn what it’s like to work at Microsoft while working on skill development and interview preparation. You will also have the opportunity to meet employees hired through the program, a recruiter, job coaches, and members of the neurodiversity community at Microsoft.
    • Based on the skills assessment and interviewer feedback, you could be offered a full-time job as a Microsoft employee.

  • Learn more about Microsoft inclusive hiring

    We know applying for jobs can seem overwhelming, so we’re hosting monthly webinars to help simplify the processes around applying to roles at Microsoft. Learn about Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program, requesting interview accommodations, and hear from members of the Disability employee resource group who will share their story of what it’s like to be a person with a disability working at Microsoft.

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  • Learn more about Microsoft inclusive hiring

    We know applying for jobs can seem overwhelming, so we’re hosting monthly webinars to help simplify the processes around applying to roles at Microsoft. Learn about Microsoft’s Neurodiversity Hiring Program, requesting interview accommodations, and hear from members of the Disability employee resource group who will share their story of what it’s like to be a person with a disability working at Microsoft.

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