Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Last evening, I was talking to a friend (consultant) who has a project that is coming to an end and he was lamenting the fact that although there are a lot of IT jobs (especially where I live) there's not many good companies to work for. He likes to travel and loves to take projects which allow him to move throughout the US and would love to do work outside of the country, but again, his concern is what company has that kind of US and Global reach. I said to him, uh...you might want to consider Microsoft.

Microsoft has a lot, and I mean A LOT of open positions, all over the world: The US, Japan, India, Latin America, Asia Pacific and China. I know from personal experience that our HR/Recruiting professionals try really hard to fill the positions, but every year that seems to be an uphill battle, since there is a shortage of IT professionals to fill those jobs.

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Now, let my say, as someone who went through the interview process: Getting into Microsoft (especially in a technical position) is no "cake walk," but you'll never know if you can get in, unless you try. I know people who tried a couple of times before getting in! Oh, and please don't send me your resume, I am not the guy with the "juice" to get you in! Smile The people that I know personally and would recommend, have to go through the same process as everyone else.

Anyway, if you are interested in working for Microsoft, or just curious about the jobs we have in your area or the part of the world where you whish you could live, you might want to check out the link below. Also, don't forget to setup a Job Agent to periodically inform you of new job openings, it cost you nothing but could be invaluable should your dream job open up.

Go to the main page and choose your desired country and the web site will walk you through the rest:

Click here to access the careers site

If they ask you how you found out about the job, tell them Robert sent you. Now, there's about 500 Robert's in the company, so let them try to figure out which! Wink

Good luck, and if you get hired on, send me an email from your Microsoft email account!

~ Robert Shelton

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:10 AM

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# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Thank you Robert, I will send you one when I get a consultant job at Microsoft Colombia

Left by Luis at 12/12/2007 4:32 PM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

That's great Luis! I look forward to it, and maybe you can bring me down there for a speaking engagement! :)

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/12/2007 5:19 PM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Hi Robert,
Thanks for information.
Since i am very curious about microsoft, i want to know more about the recruitment process. If possible, can you post more about the interview rounds.

Thanks,
Suresh M

Left by Suresh Meenakshisundaram at 12/12/2007 10:30 PM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Ah, but some of us are stuck here, and you guys already have all the good jobs ;-)

Left by :-) at 12/13/2007 9:31 AM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Unfortunately some of us are stuck here in DC and you guys already have the good jobs ;-)

Left by ;-) at 12/13/2007 9:40 AM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Suresh,

The process is a bit different depending on what group you are going to work for (e.g., Product Teams, Consulting, Evangelism (like me), Sales, Marketing, etc.). In general you can expect a phone interview, several technical interviews, and then final interviews with managers/executives at the end.

For me it was a very smooth process and was handled very well by the recruiters. However, as you can imagine, if you are applying for a technical position: "You really need to be very good at what you do!"

~Robert Shelton

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/13/2007 9:49 AM

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To the comment about being her and DC and guys like me already have the "good jobs." You are right, there are few jobs like mine, but keep your eyes open, I have a good feeling that more jobs like mine will be opening in the area over the next year.

~Robert Shelton

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/13/2007 9:51 AM

# It's tough to get in, though. ;)

Hey, Robert, it's Clayton (formerly of BAH). We should probably catch up over the phone some time soon. In reference to this post of yours, I actually did get contacted multiple times by MS recruiters and interviewed for a Senior Consultant position doing strictly MOSS in the Western Region. I didn't even make it past the first interview and was deemed not technically skilled enough. They offered a Consultant position, but the pay would have been less than I was already making.

So, instead, I'm out on my own and having a blast. I'm doing what I love all day every day with a nice mix of travel and working from home. I should have done this earlier, but I was fearful of the transition - BAH was a nice security blanket.

Anyway, I'd like to update you on things with my situation and with that special project I was working on early last year where we were trying to come up with a Word 2007/custom ribbon/metadata/sql-connected/web-service-enabled/custom task pane/MOSS/workflow solution for a big client. Well, we just recently won the big contract and will be finally performing the work, so I'm sure you'd be interested in hearing about it. I say "we," because I'm still working with the same folks on the side, since I built the prototype.

I'll send you an email from my personal account...

Left by Clayton at 12/19/2007 2:50 AM

# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...

Hi Clayton,

Yes, I know that it can be tough to get in if you are applying for a technical position, as I said, it's no "cake walk." That being said, I know of people who didn't get through the first time they tried, and used that experience to "hone their skills" and reapplied down the road and got in on a subsequent attempt.

It's great to hear that you are having fun out there on your own. I hear that it is very freeing and exhilarating.

Please go ahead and send me an email whenever you have time. I'd be interested in hearing more about the project you mentioned.

~Robert

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/19/2007 7:04 AM

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# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Thank you Robert, I will send you one when I get a consultant job at Microsoft Colombia

Left by Luis at 12/12/2007 4:32 PM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
That's great Luis! I look forward to it, and maybe you can bring me down there for a speaking engagement! :)

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/12/2007 5:19 PM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Hi Robert,
Thanks for information.
Since i am very curious about microsoft, i want to know more about the recruitment process. If possible, can you post more about the interview rounds.

Thanks,
Suresh M

Left by Suresh Meenakshisundaram at 12/12/2007 10:30 PM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Ah, but some of us are stuck here, and you guys already have all the good jobs ;-)

Left by :-) at 12/13/2007 9:31 AM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Unfortunately some of us are stuck here in DC and you guys already have the good jobs ;-)

Left by ;-) at 12/13/2007 9:40 AM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Suresh,

The process is a bit different depending on what group you are going to work for (e.g., Product Teams, Consulting, Evangelism (like me), Sales, Marketing, etc.). In general you can expect a phone interview, several technical interviews, and then final interviews with managers/executives at the end.

For me it was a very smooth process and was handled very well by the recruiters. However, as you can imagine, if you are applying for a technical position: "You really need to be very good at what you do!"

~Robert Shelton

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/13/2007 9:49 AM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
To the comment about being her and DC and guys like me already have the "good jobs." You are right, there are few jobs like mine, but keep your eyes open, I have a good feeling that more jobs like mine will be opening in the area over the next year.

~Robert Shelton

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/13/2007 9:51 AM
# It's tough to get in, though. ;)
Hey, Robert, it's Clayton (formerly of BAH). We should probably catch up over the phone some time soon. In reference to this post of yours, I actually did get contacted multiple times by MS recruiters and interviewed for a Senior Consultant position doing strictly MOSS in the Western Region. I didn't even make it past the first interview and was deemed not technically skilled enough. They offered a Consultant position, but the pay would have been less than I was already making.

So, instead, I'm out on my own and having a blast. I'm doing what I love all day every day with a nice mix of travel and working from home. I should have done this earlier, but I was fearful of the transition - BAH was a nice security blanket.

Anyway, I'd like to update you on things with my situation and with that special project I was working on early last year where we were trying to come up with a Word 2007/custom ribbon/metadata/sql-connected/web-service-enabled/custom task pane/MOSS/workflow solution for a big client. Well, we just recently won the big contract and will be finally performing the work, so I'm sure you'd be interested in hearing about it. I say "we," because I'm still working with the same folks on the side, since I built the prototype.

I'll send you an email from my personal account...

Left by Clayton at 12/19/2007 2:50 AM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
Hi Clayton,

Yes, I know that it can be tough to get in if you are applying for a technical position, as I said, it's no "cake walk." That being said, I know of people who didn't get through the first time they tried, and used that experience to "hone their skills" and reapplied down the road and got in on a subsequent attempt.

It's great to hear that you are having fun out there on your own. I hear that it is very freeing and exhilarating.

Please go ahead and send me an email whenever you have time. I'd be interested in hearing more about the project you mentioned.

~Robert

Left by Robert Shelton at 12/19/2007 7:04 AM
# re: Microsoft is hiring, All over the world, just incase you didn't know it...
willson yrobin
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Left by screensaver maker at 12/1/2008 4:00 AM