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In this issue... |  | 2004 Global Citizenship Report Although Microsoft is well known as one of the world's leading software companies, our business is really about people. It's about our employees, who create innovative software that empowers millions of people around the world. It's about our customers, who do amazing things with the tools we provide, and our partners, who use our products and platforms to build their own successful businesses. And it's about our investors, who continue to put their faith in our company. | ||||||||||||
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| Meet Microsoft Recruiters at the following U.S. career fairs and conferences: Check our website for future events at http://www.microsoft.com/careers/events/ |
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Performance-Based Testing: Real-World Demonstration of Real-World Skills During 2005, Microsoft will introduce simulation technology in selected IT certification exams. This technology will substantially increase the value of certifications for hiring organizations by more accurately reflecting an individual's capability to perform critical IT tasks.
Learn more...Twenty-One Ways to Improve Your Online Resume Today's job market requires a highly effective resume to capture the employer's attention. Based on a national survey I conducted of 600 Hiring Managers, here are 21 ways to help you improve your online resume.
Learn more...Certified Know-how Get a quick read of your knowledge toward a specific MCP certification with a 4-question mini quiz.
Learn more...How to Answer: "Why Should We Hire You?" It's almost inevitable that sometime during a job interview an applicant will be asked the following question: "Why should we hire you?" This is a challenging question for any applicant, but especially difficult for those entering the workforce.
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Meet Sharad I am a researcher in the Networking Group at Microsoft Research. I'm also affiliated with the Systems and Networking Group.
Learn more...Meet Maria Martinez, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Sector As corporate vice president of the Communications Sector at Microsoft Corp., Maria Martinez leads the worldwide organization focused on wireless, wireline, cable, hosting, and media and entertainment companies. She has more than 20 years of experience with telecommunications and software, managing businesses that transformed emerging technologies into market-leading commercial products.
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Microsoft Announces Expanded SQL Server 2005 Product Line to Meet Customers' Growing Demands Microsoft Outlines Enhanced Product Line and Pricing for SQL Server 2005; Dell to Offer SQL Server Workgroup and Standard Editions.
Learn More ...Study Finds Windows More Secure Than Linux According to a study presented this month by two Florida researchers, Windows Web server is more secure than a similarly set-up Linux server.
Learn More ...One-on-One With Bill Gates Microsoft Chairman Talks to Peter Jennings About Innovation, Competition, Goals.
Learn More ...The Last Word: Jean-Philippe Courtois - Selling More Than Software NEWSWEEK's Karen Lowry Miller spoke with Jean-Philippe Courtois, CEO of Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa, about the role his company thinks it can play in revitalizing the European economy.
Learn More ...Microsoft Extends Commitment to Trustworthy Computing with New, Enhanced Security Guidance At RSA Conference 2005, Microsoft stresses the importance of security training and certification, and highlights its growing array of security guidance.
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Finding Trends in Customer Feedback Have you ever sent an email to Microsoft, asking a question, suggesting a new feature, telling them about how you use their products? Millions of people read Microsoft Web sites every day, and many of them send emails. Do you wonder if anyone reads those emails?
Learn More ...Microsoft Research Silicon Valley Microsoft Research Silicon Valley, founded in August 2001, is the newest of Microsoft's research labs. Our primary goal is to advance the state of the art in distributed systems and related fields, while strengthening the architecture and technology of Microsoft’s products.
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Digital Inclusion and Education Microsoft was founded on the belief that technology—if made accessible, affordable, and easy to use—can empower people, communities, and even entire nations to pursue their dreams and realize their full potential. But we recognize that for millions of people, the promise of technology is still unrealized. We've therefore made a comprehensive commitment to promote digital inclusion, and to help address inequities in access to technology tools, skills, and innovation.
Learn More ...Microsoft Diversity Efforts Open Doors for Minority Students Annual Minority Student Day anchors long list of activities sponsored by Microsoft, employee groups and community organizations.
Learn More ...Economic Opportunity Our commitment to corporate citizenship includes helping countries improve their global competitiveness and promote local economic growth and development. We help governments, communities, and businesses succeed by developing innovative products that meet customer needs, encouraging a partner-driven business model that creates opportunities for local companies, and investing in initiatives to improve technology access and skills development for people of all ages.
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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. |