Tag: microsoft life

  • Anyone can learn to be technical: Top non-techy takeaways from Microsoft Build 2024

    Anyone can learn to be technical: Top non-techy takeaways from Microsoft Build 2024

    Last month, I had the wondrous opportunity of attending Microsoft Build as an employee creator! Although Build is a conference for the global developer community, I still learned a lot from going behind-the-scenes of this incredible event and shadowing Scott Hanselman, VP of Developer Community at Microsoft and an inspiring…

  • Top 3 Job Hunting + Career Tips from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Report 2024

    Top 3 Job Hunting + Career Tips from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Report 2024

    Microsoft just released its Work Trend Index Report for 2024 which surveyed over 31,000 people in 31 countries about the future of work. How well we work impacts how we far grow and succeed in our careers, so today’s blog post will highlight my top 3 takeaways for those of…

  • 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…

  • Making the Move: Retail Employee With No Degree to Communications Manager at Microsoft

    Making the Move: Retail Employee With No Degree to Communications Manager at Microsoft

    It takes time to figure out who you are and what you want in life. Growing up without much in the suburbs of Cincinnati with his mom and siblings, Josh’s mom taught him early on about the importance of having manners and treating people with kindness. Today, Josh Roberts is…

  • Here are 3 Years of Learnings as an Early-In-Career at Microsoft

    Here are 3 Years of Learnings as an Early-In-Career at Microsoft

    Earlier this month, I officially celebrated 3 years at Microsoft 🎉🎉🎉 by working (lol). January is one of those extremely busy months preparing for our upcoming quarterly earnings investor call… You can find more details on our Microsoft Investor Relations site. With so much going on in my life, I…

  • 1 Year Later: What do I even do as a Communications Manager?

    1 Year Later: What do I even do as a Communications Manager?

    I cannot believe that I have already been in my “new” role for an entire year! Holy 🐮 🐄 🤠 time flies! To mark this special milestone, I am going to share a little bit about what my role as a Communications Manager at Microsoft is like… based on what…

  • 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…

  • My L-1B Blanket Visa Process 101

    My L-1B Blanket Visa Process 101

    For those of you who are new to my blog, I share my experiences and learnings related to career development and life! Recently, I moved to the U.S. for my new job as a Communications Manager at Microsoft. Today, I shall share all the details about what the U.S. visa…

  • Top 10 Questions About My Move to Seattle

    Top 10 Questions About My Move to Seattle

    Over the weekend, I finally made my way across the border and landed in ☀️ Sunny Seattle (jk lol). I am still trying to get used to the grey skies and USD prices, but it’s been an eventful start to my journey so far. For those of you who aren’t…