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  • My First Chapter @ Microsoft

    My First Chapter @ Microsoft

    Here’s a recap of my first chapter at Microsoft (2020-2021)

  • Early-in-Career Sales in the Tech Industry

    Early-in-Career Sales in the Tech Industry

    Starting a sales career isn’t easy for anyone, especially as an early-in-career. After graduating from Western University with a degree in Media Information & Technology, Mae Coulson joined Microsoft Canada’s Aspire (New Grad) community in 2019, and is now an Enterprise Security Executive. As a university student, Mae didn’t always…

  • Applying to Microsoft: Your Academic Background Doesn’t Really Matter

    Applying to Microsoft: Your Academic Background Doesn’t Really Matter

    For the past month, my team and I have been busy planning and executing Microsoft Canada Aspire #CoastToCoast, which is a series of informational events for students and new grads. We ended up hosting 1.6K+ students from 25 universities across Canada, and had 70+ employees volunteer for the networking breakout…

  • How to Get Your Inbox Down to Zero Emails

    How to Get Your Inbox Down to Zero Emails

    Like the rest of you at work, I get bombarded with dozens of emails. However, I learned a very useful inbox management tip from TJ Walia earlier this year. Since then, I’ve been on top of my email game and way less stressed with managing my emails! Honestly, I cringe…

  • How Manage Your Personal Emails

    How Manage Your Personal Emails

    Personally, I manage 8+ different email addresses which I created over the years for a variety of purposes. A few years ago, I discovered Spark and never looked back! It is great for keeping track of all my emails in one place (Gmail, Hotmail, iCloud, etc…). Currently, Spark is only…

  • Microsoft Aspire: What You Need to Know About Joining Microsoft as a New Grad

    Microsoft Aspire: What You Need to Know About Joining Microsoft as a New Grad

    Applications are officially out for the Microsoft Aspire program for undergraduate and MBA new grads! Please visit aka.ms/careers to view the available postings. Start dates will be for July 2022. Tip: The sooner you apply, the better because recruiters may make changes to hold interview events earlier on in the…

  • Managing Microsoft Teams MS-700 Study Resources

    Managing Microsoft Teams MS-700 Study Resources

    Here is my collection of resources that I used to study and pass the Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Certification (MB-901 Exam)

  • 3 Ways to Practice High Performance

    3 Ways to Practice High Performance

    Last summer, I participated in a High Performance Mindset course that was offered to employees of Microsoft and led by Dr. Michael Gervais, a world-renowned psychologist who has worked with Olympians and some of the highest performing athletes and corporate leaders in the world. We all have the desire to…

  • Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Study Resources

    Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 Study Resources

    Here is my collection of resources that I used to study and pass the Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Certification (MB-901 Exam)

  • 10 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Presentation Skills Based on the Feedback of 110+ people

    10 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Presentation Skills Based on the Feedback of 110+ people

    I am an avid believer in growing 1% everyday, and feedback is a huge part of this. After overcoming my fear of networking in university, I decided to tackle my next fear of presenting. I rehearsed adamantly for class presentations, raised my hand to facilitate workshops across Canada, and tried…