A word from your hosts…..
• AGENDA• LOGISTICS
WELCOME!from
Cathriona Hallahan
Managing Director Microsoft EMEA Operations Centre
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• “Our vision is to create innovative technology that is accessible to everyone and will adapt to each person’s needs. Accessible technology eliminates barriers for people with disabilities and enables individuals to optimize their abilities and unlock their potential.” - Bill Gates
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Accessibility at Microsoft
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Stephen Campbell
• Program Manager Intern
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About me My course
How did I get to Microsoft
My experience at Microsoft
Working with a disability Confidence Believe in your self
Make most off your opportunity
Asking for help
Interviews Have confidence
Expect the unexpected
Make your disability work for you
Q & A
• If anybody has any questions please put your hand up!!
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Microsoft Ireland
Agenda
• Overview of Microsoft• Our graduate and intern programs• What employers look for in graduates• Typical graduate application process• Interview tips• CV preparation tips• Prospects for graduates in 2011
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Our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.
Microsoft Ireland European
Development Centre (EDC)
Research, development, and engineering organization
shaping and creating features and services for key Microsoft
products such as Windows , Azure & Office.
EuropeanOperations Centre (EOC)
Delivery and support of products to over 10 Million customer annually. Responsible for more than 40% of
Microsoft’s global revenue supporting customers, partners, and
sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Sales, Marketing & Services (SMSG)
Driving the Sales and Marketing of Microsoft Products,
Solutions, and services to Commercial and Private sector
customers for the Island of Ireland.
EMEA Data Centre
Internships • Roles are for students who will return to
University after placement • Flexible to match to various College/University
timelines – 3, 6, 9, 12 month internships available • €21,789 Salary • Fantastic Benefits - Real-world projects and
challenging work scoped specifically for Interns Great experience to help you get into Graduate Programme
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Graduate Programme • For students who will Graduate in 2012 • Full-time Permanent Career opportunity • 36 Month Training Programmes• €33,000 Starting Salary • Access to all full-time employee benefits like
Stock Awards and yearly bonus
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Employers are looking for…“Communication skills in all forms (written, interpersonal, social media/online) are considered to be hugely important by graduate recruiters, and the frequency with which the importance of these skills were referenced in this survey should act as call to action for students and graduates embarking on their careers.
Other softer skills highlighted as being important in graduate recruitment over the next five years included the need for graduates to be flexible in relation to on going learning, IT-savvy and commercially aware. And self-motivation, ambition, drive and resilience will be as important as ever for graduates as they make the first steps on their career path.”
Graduate Salary & Graduate Recruitment Survey, Trends Survey 2011
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What we look for! Smarts – but what does this mean? Customer Focus Passion for technology Creativity Communication & Collaboration skills
+Specific technical or business knowledge:
Finance, Marketing, C++, C#, Java, etc.
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Application Process
• Apply online
• Complete the online application or evaluation form
• HR Phone Screening• On-site/Off-site Interviews &
competency based questions
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Online Evaluation Forms
General questions Be succinct and clear Check and re-read Watch for spelling/grammar errors Think through questions Approach logically
Make sure to fill in all fields if possible Include details such as extra projects, summer employment,
what differentiates you? Review the information before submitting and check for
errorsSPELL CHECK!
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Phone Interview Be prepared
Study up on your perspective employer Get a good nights sleep Use a landline number where possible If using a mobile chose a quiet area with good reception
Communicate clearly Think before you speak Are you answering the question being asked?
STARR
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Face-to-Face Interview Be prepared
Study up on your perspective employer (their business, values, etc.) Get a good nights sleep Wear something that makes you feel your best!
Be yourself It’s more about how you think and communicate vs. just getting the right answer Confidence is key – don’t waffle! Show them what you’re passionate about
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Communicate clearly Think before you speak Be succinct Are you answering the question being asked? STARR Rehearse presentation if required for the interview
CV formatting tips Personal Details Ensure they are correct, especially your email and mobile/phone numbers Educational Details Starting with the most recent and work back. Provide your grades. Work ExperienceAgain, most recent working backwards. Summaries key experiences gained or skills developed on any work experience you have. Use bullet points. Personal Interestse.g. Music, any activities you are involved in.
USE SPELL CHECK!!
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Prospects for 2011• A third of employers surveyed will be recruiting more graduates in
2011, with both an actual growth in business and an increased strategic focus on graduate recruitment cited equally as the reasons for this change. Even in a downturn, top talent is still key to ensuring a company’s success.
• The median graduate salary for Ireland projected for 2011 is unchanged at €24,000–€25,000. This reflects the fact that while there may be fewer graduate jobs overall, there is still considerable competition amongst leading employers for the cream of the graduate crop.
Graduate Salary & Graduate Recruitment Survey, Trends Survey 2011
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How to stay in touch with us!
• Website: www.microsoft.com/careers • Online:
Graduate application process commences in October 2011Internship recruitment is on going
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Interviews and CV feedbackMicrosoft Manager Student Name
Maurizio Cibelli Adrian KwizeraAvril Moore Aidan O DwyerClara Malone Aine DunphyDave Hipkins Brian DaltonEmma Lee Bryan WalshJennifer Bucke Ciaran DelaneyJoan Hardy Ciaran NuttyJohn Leahy Gabriel M. MihailaJohn Randles Ger GallagherJonathan McGloin Jane O’Brien Loretta Lee Janice TwomeyMartin Judge Joseph O LoughlinColette Cahalane Karen WalshOwen O’Brien Kathrina LongSuzanne O’Toole Kevin Michael MolloyKostas Bikos Martina McMahonNoel Boyle Mary FlanneryOrla Hogan Maxime GalopinPeter Corish Niall FeeneyNiall McDonagh Oki YusefEmmet Dowling Olakunle RaheemDeclan Rafferty Padraig O KeeffeLiam Patel Raymond BurkeColin Laird Ryan BartlettChristine Barrett Sarah Doyle Tom Heerey Sarah KeeffeMichelle Tierney Sinead KaneTBC Tara FaheyTBC TBC
Thankyou and good luck
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