March 2007
In this issue...
Microsoft Reveals New Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone Software, Improves World’s Fastest-Growing Mobile Operating System:
Latest software to feature new messaging tools, tighter security and improved productivity features; devices to begin shipping worldwide by second quarter of 2007.
Meet Microsoft Recruiters at the following U.S. career fairs and conferences:
NSBE National Convention
March 28-April 1, 2007
Columbus, Ohio
NBMBAA National Conference
September 11-16, 2007
Orlando, Florida

Check our website for future events at http://members.microsoft.com/careers/events/default.mspx
20 Fast-Growing Salaries:
58 percent of hiring managers surveyed by CareerBuilder.com say they leave some negotiating room in their first salary offers. Learn more...
The Best Questions to Ask in the Interview:
An interview is meant to be a two-way street. Here are some questions you can ask to stand out from the competition. Learn more...
Three Things Every Worker Should Know:
If you're thinking of making a career move, now is the time. Learn more...
10 Ways to Get Your Résumé Tossed:
To ensure your résumé gets proper attention, avoid these 10 all-too-common blunders. Learn more...
Video: Behind the Code with Rico Mariani:
For eighteen years at Microsoft, Rico Mariani’s contagious enthusiasm for technology has inspired countless others to write better and faster code. Learn more...
Noah Spitzer-Williams: A Candidate Who Emerged from the Never-Ending Black Hole:
Noah describes his experience going through the recruiting process and his new job at Microsoft. Learn more...
Gartenberg Becomes Microsoft Evangelist:
One of the country's most well-known tech analysts has a new gig: evangelizing Microsoft. Learn more...
Marina Polishchuk: VC++ QA - The Best Job in the Biz:
Meet Marina and other women working in technology as Channel 9 features the women of Microsoft. Learn more...
Bill Gates and Craig Mundie Take the Stage at RSA 2007:
During their keynote, the executives discuss Microsoft’s advances in securing its customers' use of technology, but added that the increasing use of Net-connected devices means more challenges lie ahead.  Learn More ...
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Microsoft Announces Three New Windows Live Products for Mobile Devices:
Product innovations provide customers with new ways to stay connected and informed, offer new revenue for mobile industry.  Learn More ...
Al Gore’s “Live Earth” Concerts will be Streamed Live on MSN:
Former U.S. VP Al Gore announced plans for a 24-hour concert series on all seven continents to highlight the dangers of global warming.  Learn More ...
Microsoft's YouTube Rival Enters Beta:
MSN Soapbox lets users watch videos while browsing for others at the same time.  Learn More ...
Virtual PC 2007 is a Good (and Free) Virtualization Option for Windows Users:
Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 offers developers and administrators an inexpensive option for satisfying their testing, support and application compatibility needs through the magic of virtualization.  Learn More ...
Microsoft to Buy Health Information Search Engine:
This is the first step in a broader company strategy to assemble technologies that aim to improve the consumer experience in healthcare.  Learn More ...
Snapshots of a Day in the Life of CEO Steve Ballmer:
A New York Times photographer spends a day with the big man on campus.  Learn More ...
A 'Soft Summer with Gates & Company:
Wharton MBA student, Grant Allen, gives the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a Microsoft intern.  Learn More ...
Not Your Typical Microsoft Employees – the Zune Team:
Like many Microsoft employees, Kyle Hopkins and his team bring years of experience to their jobs. Unlike many others, they won't be found debating the finer points of Windows coding or SQL Server database security.  Learn More ...
Graph Theory and Teatime:
Deep in the heart of Microsoft, Jennifer Chayes and Christian Borgs lead a who's who of mathematics and computer science - the Theory Group of Microsoft Research.  Learn More ...
Windows and Office - The Past, Present and Future:
Chris Capossela, who manages the Microsoft Office System family of products, talks to eWeek about the products, the experience and the future.  Learn More ...
How to Keep America Competitive:
In his editorial in the Washington Post, Bill Gates discusses the importance of fostering innovation and educating the workforce in the U.S.  Learn More ...
Ballmer Talks Up Technology to Kids and Announces $5 Million Grant for National Urban League:
During a speech in Redmond, which was webcast to students across the nation, Ballmer announced a software grant worth $5 million over three years to the National Urban League, an organization aimed at economic and social empowerment of African Americans.  Learn More ...
Microsoft Donates $1.7 Million to Support Rebuilding of Gulf States:
CEO Steve Ballmer details commitment to Gulf region, part of Microsoft’s 2007 Unlimited Potential global program investments of $55 million.  Learn More ...
Gates Addresses Seattle-Area High School Students at Minority Student Day:
Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates joined Microsoft employees to show Seattle-area minority students the wide range of opportunities available in the field of IT.  Learn More ...

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