So thrilled to hear Microsoft is ensuring all of its employees, including contractors, will have economic security during this uncertain time. "the 4,500 hourly employees who work in our facilities will continue to receive their regular wages even if their work hours are reduced." That is walking the walk! https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/05/microsoft-will-pay-hourly-workers-regularly-as-it-faces-coronavirus.html #peoplefirst

Thrilled to see #Microsoft walking the walk and taking care of their hourly support staff, many of who are contracted via vendor partners and not even direct Microsoft employees. Service and support workers are often beloved individually (who doesn't love the barista that makes your latte just right or the sandwich maker who cuts a perfect triangle for you) but invisible en masse. Especially important in cities where cost of living is already brutally high for many - Seattle and the Puget Sound area fit that bill. I hope others who are shuttering campuses consider these kind of actions. https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2020/03/05/covid-19-microsoft-hourly-workers/ #covid19 #workfromhome #walkthewalk

You may not be a huge fan of Microsoft but I came across something cool this week. I learned that not only do they offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents and 20 for birth mothers, they started requiring last year that all of its suppliers offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave, as well!

I think it's really cool that a company in a position of power use it not only to help their own workers but also all the workers they can impact! Too many companies today do a lot for their own but turn a blind eye to all their partners' practices...

Do you know of more companies that are pushing for change where they can? I think we should do more to promote them here and elsewhere!

I am trying to pivot towards programming or developer using Python. I have taken a Microsoft certification in Python. This certification is for introduction to programming using python although I learned OOP concepts as well. I have some programming experience in programming with Java but this was a long time ago. The reason I did not keep developing is that I was very comfortable at this company and they did not want a Java developer at the time plus as a System Analyst I would write code based on projects or needs. Now, I am looking to change careers and I am finding out it is not easy. I am also learning Django to get into web development. Please if you know of any company that is looking for a candidate like me. Thanks.

I am trying to pivot towards programming or developer using Python. I have taken a Microsoft certification in Python. This certification is for introduction to programming using python although I learned OOP concepts as well. I have some programming experience in programming with Java but this was a long time ago. The reason I did not keep developing is that I was very comfortable at this company and they did not want a Java developer at the time plus as a System Analyst I would write code based on projects or needs. Now, I am looking to change careers and I am finding out it is not easy. I am also learning Django to get into web development. Please if you know of any company that is looking for a candidate like me. Thanks.

The advice I would give about people wanting to work at Microsoft is have all of you i's doted and your t's crossed. Very extensive interviews. If you are going for programing interviews are an all day affair. Give direct answers, and don't sound weak.

microsoft is my dream job plz provide me job iam in 10th

The entire xbox account was an accident

Transitioning into an IT Training program with the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy, (MSSA) can be a great step towards landing a high demand IT job when you leave the military. Graduation from MSSA is planned so that it coincides with your discharge dates allowing you to begin a job immediately after completing the 18-week course.

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Saw them at the Microsoft Company Store. Yes, they are allowed to be armed while on the job. Keeps the employees feeling safe.