Category: Microsoft
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Microsoft invested in me before I even joined the company. This is my crazy story about fate and opportunity.
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Over the past couple of years, I have been sharing a lot about my time and experiences working at one of the biggest companies in the world. However, I realized that I haven’t shared how I actually got to Microsoft in the first place! Reflecting back on how it all…
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4 Month Life Update: I Feel Like An Imposter
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It’s crazy to acknowledge that it’s already been 4 months since I’ve moved across the border to America. So much has happened in so little time—from struggling to get my social security number (SSN) to finding a new car and apartment with my partner who also just started his new…
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First Impressions: Healthcare & Benefits in America
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As a born and raised Canadian, I have been blessed with the universal health care system. This meant that I could visit the doctor’s office freely whenever I had any questions or concerns about my health—no matter how small. And at Microsoft Canada, I had an incredible benefits plan that…
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2 Month Life Update: I Finally Learned How to Use the Dishwasher
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Growing up, my parents took care of everything in the household, so my brother and I rarely had to cook or clean. We were really lucky as kids… but it has also made this adulting gig quite challenging! For one thing, I don’t even know how to use a dishwasher.…
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Starting a New Chapter Together
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Today is my partner’s first day as a Software Engineer at Microsoft 🎉 He is starting on the Azure IoT Central team and I am immensely proud of him! People have always told me that I made big bets and bold choices. Yet, my partner was the one who took…
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Making the Move: Massage Therapy, Military, and Microsoft
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The Making the Move series strives to inspire those who come from unique backgrounds and want to break into the world of tech. Here’s a secret… You don’t need to be a computer science major! Today, I am excited to share the journey of Tonya Derieg, who is currently an…
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How to Manage Critical Changes in Your Career
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Since joining Microsoft as a new grad, I was lucky enough to meet and learn from Hema Sandhu, National Director of Customer Success at Microsoft Canada. I’ve always been inspired by Hema’s calm air of authority in business meetings, and I also felt empowered by her guidance and advice in…
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Listen to my podcast episode!
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Hello, I am excited to share some cool news… I have been featured on a podcast! When it first came out, I was already a fan of the UPWARDS podcast sponsored by the Microsoft Aspire Experience. Imagine my delightful surprise when Jake messaged me on Microsoft Teams asking if I…
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Top 10 Takeaways from “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers”
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On March 9, Microsoft hosted the Women at Microsoft Summit 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day. I had the opportunity to present a live breakout session on my top learnings from reading Lois P. Frankel’s Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their…
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How to Build a Career Walking Deck That Impresses Hiring Managers
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For those of you who are looking to differentiate yourself in the job market, keep reading! Today’s blog post will feature great advice from LJ Marinello, Sr. Director of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft, on how to build an effective walking deck. If you haven’t heard of what a career…