Microsoft Careers — Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Search Jobs page to select criteria that will pinpoint the positions that may be right for you. The search results page will show all open positions that match your criteria — click the job titles for detailed descriptions. Also, save your search as a job agent, which sends you e-mail alerts when matching positions are posted to the site.

Registering gives you full access to Microsoft Careers tools. You can save a resume online, create up to five job agents to send you e-mail alerts when new positions open, save job descriptions in your job cart during your job search, and more.

A job agent sends e-mail notices that alert you to new positions matching your search criteria. Once you have signed in, visit the Job Agent page to use the tools that create, save, and manage your agents.

Job Cart stores positions that interest you, allowing you to review them in one location. Once you have signed in, Job Cart offers tools for submitting your resume to as many positions as you wish, plus Job Cart contents are saved for later reference.

The Microsoft Careers pages contain a wealth of information to help you find appropriate openings. Click Career Paths sections in the left navigation to review descriptions of Microsoft's corporate divisions. Read an overview of the groups that match your background, and explore the divisions further for department information and general job descriptions. Use the information to help refine your job search criteria.

There are several ways to send your resume to Microsoft: visit the Resume page for instructions. Your options include: creating a resume with the site's resume builder, pasting your existing resume into the site, or sending in resumes via e-mail or conventional mail. Note that submitting your resume online posts it directly to our database, allowing recruiters to reference your skills when appropriate positions become available.

The best way to send your resume to Microsoft is to use the resume builder. This tool ensures you provide all the information Microsoft recruiters need when searching for qualified candidates. Also, save your resume here for future updates and then send it to future job openings.

Your resume is promptly entered into our resume database and made available to recruiters who specialize in the areas matching your skills, strengths, and areas of interest. A recruiter may contact you if an open position matches your skills and background. Your resume will remain active in our database for up to one year and will be considered for future positions.