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. 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
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/universityinternship
Global University Internships
At Microsoft, our interns work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. We offer internships in all job families and solution areas, and it’s open to current students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/discoveryprogram
Discovery Program
The Discovery Program is a unique opportunity for students who are passionate about technology and want to make a positive impact on the world and society. This four-week internship is open to rising first-year students college students, based in Redmond, Washington or Atlanta, Georgia. Participants will work on a real project, learn from Microsoft employees and mentors, and explore different career paths in tech.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/exploremicrosoft
Explore Program
Created for first- and second-year college students, Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship that lets you try out different software engineering roles.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/phdinternship
PhD, MBA, JD internships
If you're pursuing a PhD, MBA, or JD and want to explore what it's like to work at Microsoft, look no further. We host PhD, MBA, and JD interns throughout our teams. Our PhD, MBA, and JD interns are active, contributing members to our community. No matter what route you take, come work on meaningful, innovative projects that add to our company's success.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/celainternship
Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) internships
The Microsoft Legal Intern Program is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring legal professionals to cultivate their careers within one of the world's leading technology companies.
Rotation Programs
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Cloud Supply Chain Rotation
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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.
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Our Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a two-year program comprised of four, 6-month rotations, split across core finance functions. Kick-start your career in finance with a rotation in corporate functions, production/engineering finance, sales finance and more.
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SCORE is a three-year career experience designed to provide emerging talent with an unparalleled journey through end-to-end cloud supply chain operations. Over three one-year rotations, participants will partner with and learn from our teams while building skills and supply chain acumen to accelerate their career growth.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/score.htmlLearn more about the supply chain rotation program
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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.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/hrrotationLearn more bout the HR2P program -
Our Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a two-year program comprised of four, 6-month rotations, split across core finance functions. Kick-start your career in finance with a rotation in corporate functions, production/engineering finance, sales finance and more.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/financerotationLearn more about the finance rotation program -
SCORE is a three-year career experience designed to provide emerging talent with an unparalleled journey through end-to-end cloud supply chain operations. Over three one-year rotations, participants will partner with and learn from our teams while building skills and supply chain acumen to accelerate their career growth.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/score.htmlLearn more about the supply chain rotation program
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
Microsoft 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.
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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.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/recentgraduateLearn more about Aspire
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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.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/recentgraduateLearn more about Aspire
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Early in Profession opportunities
Congratulations on earning your degree! Now it’s time to take your first steps into your career and apply your talents in the real world. Are you ready to play a crucial role in the success of a high-tech global leader? Would you like to participate in an inspiring, world-class program?
Microsoft offers full-time graduate roles across various fields in business and engineering, allowing you to start applying your skills right away. 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.
Explore recent graduate job opportunities with Microsoft!
Global Programs
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https://mvp.microsoft.com/studentambassadors
Student Ambassador
We are looking for student leaders with a passion for making a difference and sharing technology with their peers.
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https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us]
Imagine Cup
Compete in the premier global technology competition for student founders and tuen your innovative idea into a market-ready startup with Microsoft AI technologies. Gain access to network opportunities, global recognition, and expert coaching during the competition to accelerate your own startup. Register today!
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.
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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.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/hiring-tips/student-interviewingLearn more
Early in Profession Stories worth telling
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stepping-stones-career-technology-alan-huynh/
Stepping stones for a career in technology
Alan reflects on his experience and shares his learnings after a year at Microsoft.
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-microsoft-internship-journey-kristel-tariman
My Microsoft internship journey
Hear from alums of the past interns about their Microsoft experience.
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/truth-being-microsoft-intern-marie-chua
The truth about being a Microsoft Intern
Read how Marie, from Singapore, breaks myths of being an intern at Microsoft.
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-career-checkpoint-microsoft-tee-guang-ying-marcus
My career checkpoint at Microsoft
Marcus reflects and shares his experience of being an intern, and then joining full time.
Life at Microsoft
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/benefits
Benefits
Explore Microsoft’s world-class benefits designed to help you and your family live well.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture
Culture
We will only achieve our mission if we live our culture, which starts with applying a growth mindset.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/diversityandinclusion
Diversity and inclusion
We are committed to celebrating the diversity around us and its power to drive us forward together.
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https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/flexible-work
Flexible work
At Microsoft, we value flexibility as part of our hybrid workplace so that you can feel empowered to do your best work.
