June 2003
In this issue...
Assess Your Readiness: Microsoft Skills Assessment
Get ready for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 and Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET with the Microsoft Skills Assessment. Receive a free analysis of your current IT skills a personalized learning plan to improve your skills, including Microsoft Official Curriculum courses, Microsoft Press books, and Microsoft TechNet resources and a comparison of your skills to those of others, with high scores posted daily. (This free offer has a retail value of $40 US.)
Meet Microsoft Recruiters at the following U.S. career fairs and conferences:
Alliance of Technology and Women
June 10, 2003
Redmond, WA
NABA National Convention
July 8-12, 2003
Boston, MA
Savoy Professional Networking Series
July 17, 2003
San Francisco, CA

Check our website for future events at http://www.microsoft.com/careers/events/
Jonathan Embury: An MCP Success Story
One of the first people to earn the MCSD for Microsoft .NET certification, Embury shares his keys to success.  Learn More ...
Strategies to Survive and Thrive in the IT Industry
Times are still tough for many IT professionals. A recent article in Certification Magazine shows why evolving your skills can make a difference.  Learn More ...
Picture this: Each day, you arrive at work with a smile because you know that what you do positively affects the lives of millions of people around the world. And you’re not alone. Your fellow co-workers are some of the brightest people in your field. They’re committed to turning your thoughts and ideas into real products and services — and to having a good time doing it. It’s for reasons like these that diverse people with great minds choose to work at Microsoft. They’re proud of what they do, and they enjoy doing it well. For instance, meet Jack, Localization Program Manager for Windows®.
Technical Advancements:
Learn how Microsoft's Pocket PC application helps the Pepsi Bottling Group sell soda more effectively.  Learn More ...
Microsoft Announces Worldwide Launch of .NET Compact Framework:
Bill Gates outlines vital role of developers in driving success for the wireless industry at first U.S. Microsoft Mobility Developer Conference.  Learn More ...
Mentors Give-and Receive:
Being a mentor in the Microsoft Mentor Program brings unexpected benefits to both mentors and mentees.  Learn More ...
Job-Shadow Program Points Rural Youths on Path to Technology Careers:
Microsoft employees enable high school students in rural Eastern Washington to realize their full potential.  Learn More ...

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