Tag: microsoft aspire

  • Making the Move: Retail Employee Studying Psychology to Xbox Content Program Manager at Microsoft

    Making the Move: Retail Employee Studying Psychology to Xbox Content Program Manager at Microsoft

    Growing up, there are many things we want to be and do. Sometimes, the door gets shut in our face and we look for another door. Other times, we keep knocking until we get what we want. Today, Albert Dankwa is a Content Program Manager at Microsoft where he manages…

  • 5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech

    5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech

    Many of us dream of joining the world of Big Tech one day, but it’s not easy! Whether you’re a student with no experience or a mid-career professional who wants to make the switch, you’ll find some tangible tips in today’s blog. Since joining Microsoft Canada as an Aspire (new…

  • 5 Ways That You Can Join Microsoft as a Student or New Grad

    5 Ways That You Can Join Microsoft as a Student or New Grad

    It seems like there’s a bit of confusion from all the students messaging me on LinkedIn these days. In this blog post, I will clarify some of the differences between various Microsoft programs aimed at students and new grads. All current job postings can be found on the Microsoft Career…

  • Microsoft Aspire: What You Should Know Before Applying

    Microsoft Aspire: What You Should Know Before Applying

    Hello! If you’re a student or new grad who is interested in joining Microsoft one day, you’re in the right place. I joined as an Aspire (new grad) back in 2020 and am a huge fan of the program and experience. Today, I am sharing all the details that you…

  • Microsoft invested in me before I even joined the company. This is my crazy story about fate and opportunity.

    Microsoft invested in me before I even joined the company. This is my crazy story about fate and opportunity.

    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…

  • Listen to my podcast episode!

    Listen to my podcast episode!

    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…

  • My First Chapter @ Microsoft

    My First Chapter @ Microsoft

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • What Career Impact Means at Microsoft

    What Career Impact Means at Microsoft

    What does making an impact in your career really mean at a company like Microsoft? I had the pleasure of meeting with Priya Priyadarshini, General Manager of Career & Development at Microsoft, to chat about her journey from an intern to GM and what success looks like in a “VUCA”…