November 2003
In this issue...
Cultivating Connections-Networking Tips for Techies
Techies, like everyone else, often land jobs through colleagues, friends and other acquaintances. But, how do you cultivate connections if you believe what you know—rather than whom you know—should determine whether you’re hired?
Microsoft Recruiters are on the road over the next few months. Feel free to visit with us at the following U.S. career fairs and conferences:
National Society of Hispanic MBAs National Conference
November 5-8, 2003
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Siliconindia Career Fair
November 6, 2003
Santa Clara, CA

Check our website for future events at http://www.microsoft.com/careers/events/
We’re Growing in Fargo, ND
If you have experience driving creative business thinking, performing financial analyses, and identifying business efficiencies then we should talk. Microsoft has a number of Finance career opportunities at its growing Fargo, ND campus, supporting Microsoft Business Solutions – one of our fastest growing business divisions. Positions include Financial Analyst and Finance management positions. For more information or to apply for career opportunities in Fargo, click here.
Work Abroad
Deep inside many of us lies a desire to experience other cultures and work environments. Here's some insight on how to get there.  Learn More ...
Meet James a controller for Human Resources and Legal. James manages a group of five people who are responsible for the budgets and resources of these groups.
Microsoft Appoints Steve Shihadeh as General Manager Of Its Healthcare Industry Solutions Group
Shihadeh's leadership will help Microsoft healthcare customers realize potential for improved productivity, quality and safety.  Learn More ...
Meet Microsoft’s Executive Director for Higher Education
Dr. Diana G. Oblinger is the Executive Director of Higher Education for Microsoft Corporation. She provides strategic direction for higher education programs at Microsoft and works closely with customers on a variety of instructional technology issues.  Learn More ...
Microsoft Office System Launches With Record Number of Programs, Servers and Services to Boost Information Worker Productivity
Outside study shows productivity gains, high value to companies and rapid return on investment.  Learn More ...
Executive E-Mail: Jeff Raikes on the Productivity Frontier
Group Vice President Jeff Raikes discusses Microsoft's long-range vision for the future of information workers.  Learn More ...
Microsoft Details Next Wave of Software Innovation to Developers at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2003
Microsoft showcases Windows platform developer opportunities; unveils new Windows platform technologies and WinFX, the next-generation Windows programming mode.  Learn More ...
Microsoft Reports First Quarter Earnings
Strong demand for consumer and server products drives revenue.  Learn More ...
Cutting-Edge Medicine: Family Practice Goes Paperless
Doctor's Office Provides Showcase for MS Technology  Learn More ...
Microsoft, National School Boards Foundation Work Together To Help School Leaders Better Understand No Child Left Behind Act
Online, interactive training modules will help school boards address new federal rules.  Learn More ...
Unleashing Potential, One Project at a Time
About 2,000 volunteers turned out to help, an 11 percent increase over last year's Day of Caring.  Learn More ...

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