Working for Microsoft

This is the latest post in the “how can I get a job at MS” speculation series. He isn't the first person to comment about this (heck, Sells was talking about it for years before he finally got the guts to go get an interview). Personally, I fail to see what is so scary about getting a job at MS, or why people plan out how they are going to get in for 10 years before finally getting an interview. Microsoft is hiring like crazy right now, there is no gaurentee that will be happening even 5 years from now, so anyone interested in working for them should stop scheming, suck it up, and set up an interview this week. If you don't get hired, big deal. Brush up your skills and get another interview for a different position (or, interview at another company... MS isn't the only cool software company out there).

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  • Jesse, I totally agree with you. Just do it. I've interviewed with MS 3 times for 3 different positions. The first two times was for MS consulting, and I turned them down, and the the last time was in Redmond, and we (the hiring manager and I) both agreed that we had a difference in opinion on technical direction of a new product, and that maybe that spot wasn't the best fit for me. So you don't even have to worry that you will only get one chance to get in. Be picky and make sure the spot you take is the correct fit for you.



    DonXML

  • I agree loads of cool companies, like Macromedia for example (and if they are listening yes I would love a job :)

  • Macromedia is definately a cool company... don't know if I would want to work there though (I've seen their code on multiple occasions and it is a mess).

  • I don't know if working for MS is really a matter of choosing the positon that is right for you, it may be more of a matter of finding the position that is fully funded and least likely to be eliminated.



    Over the past 10 years, I have held three positions with MS, one as a contractor, the others full time, and each time the project terminiated prior to completion (resulting in me having to find other employment). The second time I was laid off from MS the notice I received was left on my answering machine and my 'personal affects' were mailed to me a month later.

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