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Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Mission: This Aussie Finds Herself in Redmond, Washington.
As I embarked on my second year of internship, I found myself in a place I had only dreamed of visiting, the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, for our Queensland Trade Mission. This was the second pilot activity for the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) I am about to officially launch here in Queensland Australia. The MIC [...]
Reading Househunting – An Microsoft Intern’s Survival Guide
Many of you will have got a job offer from Microsoft and have never heard of Reading before having to move here. But don’t despair Reading is a great place to live, got everything you need as well as still maintaining a similar environment to university. Here are a few tips to consider when you [...]
My Intern Life – Episode 2
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqCZrveXvc&w=620&h=385] Want to find out what the interns get up to when they aren’t working? In episode 2 of My Intern Life meet marketing interns, Mel and Andy as they show you the sights of Reading – (the UK subsidiary headquarters) as they take a look around town, show you a typical Intern house and [...]
SARAH MADAH, Let’s break the stereotype
Never say never. That is something I have learnt in my few months with Microsoft. Before starting my internship I never thought I’d be working for a software company. I was adamant that I was going to be a psychologist at the end of uni. However, things change, and the best way to react to [...]
MACH diaries – London Living
Jenny Stevens, Account Manager, A&O UK Finding my house wasn’t simple! It took me ages to find somewhere I liked with people I thought I could spend the next year of my life living with, but it turned out pretty well! None of my other friends got jobs in the city (most of them did [...]
London Househunting, Commuting and Nightlife – a Microsoft Intern’s Survival Guide
The first thing that people seem to think about when you mention the word “London” is: expensive, the Queen, the tubes and Olympics. However, at London Cardinal Place, the interns (special thanks!) have passed on their handy hints and top tips when you make the move to London and start your working life at Microsoft. [...]
NICOLE BUNYARD, Partner Engagement Coordinator
Hi guys, It’s been quite a while since my last blog which only goes to show how much my workload has picked up over the last couple of months. As a reminder my role is Partner Engagement Coordinator, and my small team works under Global Agencies and Accounts, and the aim of our team is [...]
What is DreamSpark? Free tools for students!
Microsoft DreamSpark is here to make software development more motivating, relevant, and engaging for today’s students, educators and institutions. It allows students to access professional-level development, design, and gaming software at no cost! From the basics e.g. KODU, to full on App development with Visual Studio. By using these tools, and understanding how they work, [...]
NICK HEDDERMAN, Success Story
What was your role as an intern? What really compelled me to apply for the internship scheme was when Microsoft visited Aston on campus tour .Their presentation got me really interested in the company as it has great values, a good working environment and great opportunities. I joined Microsoft as an intern in 2004 for [...]
Microsoft Campus, Sydney
Microsoft Australia HQ is in the suburban setting of North Ryde, which is about a 20 minute drive away from Sydney’s busy central business district. Our office is vibrant and full of innovative and collaborative workspaces – almost like a home away from home! Sometimes at night when almost everyone has left, you can hear [...]