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In this issue... |  | Quick Chat with Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer Watch an interview with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, on Channel 9 as he reveals his call-to-action for developers, his opinions on blogging, Microsoft innovation and how he wants to be remembered. | ||||||||||||
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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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Tips for Professional Success You'll find yourself being propelled up the ladder when people want to see you succeed. This can happen if you conduct yourself in such a way that you inspire others to want to work with you -- your customers, suppliers, coworkers and bosses -- inviting mutual respect and collaboration.
Learn more...Six New Resume Tricks In today's high-tech world, computers are changing the way people work. The human resources industry is no exception and a crop of products has been developed that help HR managers sift through the stacks of resumes they receive. What this means for job seekers is that the first person who reads your resume may not be a person at all, but rather a computer.
Learn more...Talk Your Way Through a Stellar Interview If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Sure it's cliché,
but it's also true - especially when you're interviewing for a job. Interviewing doesn't have to be nerve-wracking; with a little practice and preparation you can sail through with confidence.
Learn more...Quiz: Do You Love Your Job? How much do you love your job? We all know people who have happily found a compatible, lifelong profession and others who just can't seem to settle on one career path. Where do you fall along this spectrum? Take our quiz and find out!
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Meet Vikas, Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, Microsoft Windows "My first week on the job, my manager handed me a book on Microsoft Windows. A week later, I was asked which Windows technology I wanted to work on. That's what working at Microsoft is like; you have the flexibility to choose the work you will do. On my days off, I love to play cricket. You can also do a lot of biking here, which I enjoy. In the Northwest, it's not too hot or too cold—and I'm very happy that it almost never snows."
Learn more...Meet Dametra, Product Manager, Microsoft Business Solutions Group "I learned early on that it's okay to speak your mind. If you feel passionate about an idea or direction or strategy, your thoughts are respected and listened to, even by senior executives. It's not a company where conformity is expected."
Learn more...Meet Joe, Lead Architect, Microsoft Consulting Services "Working here is like owning my own business because I have the freedom to make critical decisions on my own, with my boss's full support. Even during my first week, it was clear my manager trusted me. It's exciting to know you can be creative and come up with solutions on your own. In fact, you're expected to work independently."
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Microsoft Unveils Official Name for “Longhorn” and Sets Date for First Beta Targeted at Developers and IT Professionals Company announces official name of its next-generation Windows client operating system.
Learn More ...The Scoop on Windows Vista Channel 9 Video: Chris Jones, corporate vice president tasked with building and shipping a high quality Windows Vista product, talks to Channel 9 about what's in beta 1. (34 minutes, 14 seconds)
Learn More ...Ballmer Touts Microsoft’s Innovation Investments and Strong Growth at Annual Financial Analyst Meeting Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer joins Bill Gates and other top executives in outlining the company’s overall financial strategies for an audience of more than 300 analysts, investors and journalists.
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To Test Software, Microsoft Brings in Real People The thinking goes, if customers can't figure out how to make the product work, what's the point in releasing it?
Learn More ...Casual Gaming Gets Serious “Casual” games have been getting some serious attention lately. Just last month, the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) – a large independent, non-profit organization for game software developers – announced the formation of the Casual Games Special Interest Group in response to new opportunities in the casual gaming sector. Over the next few weeks, the Game Initiative – a leading producer of game industry events – will be hosting two separate conferences focusing on the casual games market. Microsoft’s Casual Games group will be a major sponsor of both conferences.
Learn More ...In Smarts, She's a Perfect 10 'Pakistan's girl wonder' is likely the youngest certified Microsoft expert. Read about her visit to Microsoft and her one-on-one conversations with Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect, and S. "Soma" Somasegar, corporate vice president, Developer Division.
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Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers Empower People with Disabilities Accessibility options in Microsoft Windows, Office and Internet Explorer make it easier for anyone to use a computer.
Learn More ...Students Imagine a World Where Technology Dissolves Boundaries Imagine Cup, a Microsoft-sponsored global technology competition, is designed to show students the real-world opportunities that are available through technology. Now in its third year, the Imagine Cup continues to grow in leaps, this year drawing some 16,000 students from more than 92 countries.
Learn More ...Students Help Microsoft Envision the Future Workplace The Microsoft Office Information Worker Board of the Future assembles students from around the globe to predict workplace changes over the next decade.
Learn More ...Bill Gates Takes the Stage at Live 8 Microsoft founder and chairman Bill Gates made a surprise appearance at the Live 8 concert in London's Hyde Park last month to urge world leaders to do more to ease the problem of Africa's crippling debt and extreme poverty.
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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. |