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In this issue... |  | Happy Holidays The end of the year is traditionally a time for holidays with family and friends. It’s also a great time to reassess and consider new opportunities. We are looking for talented passionate people to excel at Microsoft in a wide range of careers. To learn more, be sure to set up a job agent on our Careers site at http://www.microsoft.com/careers/ and take advantage of our job notification service. And don’t forget to take a moment to update your resume with this year’s accomplishments. | ||||||||||||||
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| Microsoft Recruiters plan to attend the following U.S. career fairs and conferences: Check our website for future events at http://www.microsoft.com/careers/events/ A Microsoft Career Invitational for Paralegal Professionals coming to Silicon Valley If you are a contracts manager, licensing specialist or commercial paralegal looking for a challenging career and want to be directly involved in Microsoft's efforts to bring to market great new technologies and next-generation devices, we want to hear from you. We plan to hold a Career Invitational in Silicon Valley, California in early February 2004. This event will be held on an evening week night and will be a great opportunity for you to meet hiring managers and learn about current opportunities at Microsoft. If you would like to be considered for a paralegal career at Microsoft, send a copy of your resume today to lcapl@microsoft.com. The deadline to be considered for this event is January 14, 2004. So don’t delay! Your resume will be reviewed by our recruiters. If we believe there is a potential fit with our open positions, we will provide you details of how to attend. The event is by invitation only for Paralegal professionals. Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. Candidates for all other Microsoft positions should visit: http://www.microsoft.com/careers/ |
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| Microsoft Services is looking for Consultants who have a mix of both deep technology knowledge and strategic business acumen. We are looking for those experienced in architecting customer solutions for senior level technology decision makers. Senior Consultants have a passion for the customer demonstrated through professionalism, confidence and a drive for excellence in all aspects of the customer experience. For a listing of the current consulting positions open at Microsoft click here. Accelerate Your IT Career Earn the new Microsoft certifications for Windows Server 2003, and take your skills to the next level.
Learn More ...Don't miss TechNet Security Webcast Week, December 1–5 The TechNet Security Webcast Week spotlights TechNet’s continuing webcast coverage of one of the hottest topics for IT professionals today.
Learn More ...Career Changers Have you lost the spark that got you out of bed every morning? Sometimes a job is just not the right fit anymore. These tips will help you determine your next move.
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| Maria Martinez, corporate vice-president of the Communications and Mobile Solutions at Microsoft, recently spoke to Hispanic Business Magazine about her journey to become a senior technology business leader. Learn more about her career path and her thoughts on what it takes to succeed in a fascinating interview in the November issue of Hispanic Business Magazine. Meet Darci, one of Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Managers. After only three years with Microsoft managing a sales account team in the Pacific Northwest, see why she says it’s "a company that supports overachievement." |
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Gates: Still Having Fun Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates appeared on a recent cover of Newsweek magazine. Tech journalist Steven Levy sat down with Gates to discuss technology, security and even a bit of politics. And what still drives him.
Learn More ...Bill Gates at COMDEX 2003: The Era of Seamless Computing In his keynote at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003, Microsoft’s chief software architect outlined a framework for a new era of computing that will pervade home and work life, called Seamless Computing.
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See how the New Orleans Center for Science and Math is using Microsoft software to realize the potential of their students.
Learn More ...Composition in the Key of Xbox Video-Game Composers Bring Their Talents to the CommunityArt reflects the times just as the times are reflected in art. An example is evident with the work occurring in Microsoft's video-game efforts, where a couple of musicians are turning video-game soundtracks into musical scores. Learn More ... MS Japan Helps Users Ask for Help For Microsoft Japan, the opportunity to broaden its customer connection with a growing market segment came when it identified a cultural disconnect. Learn More ... |
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Generous Employees Exceed $30 Million Giving Goal Innovative Events Help Make 2003 Campaign Hugely SuccessfulEmployees at Microsoft should be proud—proud of their products, proud of their company, and proud of their collective generosity by exceeding the financial goal set for the 2003 Microsoft Employee Giving Campaign. Learn More ... Microsoft on the Issues: Fighting Hunger with Technology Microsoft Community Affairs |
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| Get in the holiday spirit with Windows XP Winter Fun Packs 2003, a collection of free, easy-to-use, winter-themed downloads. The Fun Packs are designed to add value to Windows XP experiences with digital music, video, and photos. The Fun Packs include enhancements to help you create attractive greeting cards from digital photos, enhance your digital-music experience with new skins and visualizations for Windows Media Player, add winter-movie effects to home movies, and more — perfect for anyone who enjoys digital media on a Windows XP PC. The new Winter Fun Packs are available for free download at http://www.microsoft.com/holiday/. On behalf of the entire Microsoft Staffing team around the world – Happy Holidays! |
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