Tag: #microsoft

  • Windows of Opportunity: My First 5 Years at Microsoft

    Windows of Opportunity: My First 5 Years at Microsoft

    Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. DOLLY PARTON Coming into the new year, I was feeling a little bit burnt out from both life and work. I was working a lot, going out a lot, staying up pretty late. I was doing…

  • 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…

  • Making the Move: Stay-At-Home-Mom to Exec Assistant to Business Program Manager

    Making the Move: Stay-At-Home-Mom to Exec Assistant to Business Program Manager

    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 sharing the career journey of Esther Chen, Business Program Manager at Microsoft where she…

  • 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…

  • How to Manage Critical Changes in Your Career

    How to Manage Critical Changes in Your Career

    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…

  • Become a Thought Leader That Reaches Thousands of People

    Become a Thought Leader That Reaches Thousands of People

    This week, I participated as a speaker for the Microsoft SPARK Conference 2022, which is a virtual learning event for 30K+ employees. This year, there were 800+ speakers around the world who touched on a variety of technical and non-technical skilling topics. In my workshop, I share the cool opportunities…

  • How I Gained 1M+ Followers on TikTok ft. Mike Tholfsen

    How I Gained 1M+ Followers on TikTok ft. Mike Tholfsen

    It’s easy for the older generations to associate TikTok with silly dance videos and dramatic lip syncs. However, the pandemic has paved a way for tons of creators—of all ages—to share tips, experiences, and best practices with the world. Today, I am excited to share the TikTok journey of Mike…

  • Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Suzanne Gagliese

    Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Suzanne Gagliese

    As an Aspire, I had the opportunity to attend a Mentorship Panel with Microsoft Canada’s Senior Executives and learn about the importance of mentorship. Inspired by the impact that they’ve made in their careers, I listened intensely to the words of wisdom that came from decades of growth, experience, and…

  • Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Alec Taylor

    Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Alec Taylor

    As an Aspire, I had the opportunity to attend a Mentorship Panel with Microsoft Canada’s Senior Executives and learn about the importance of mentorship. Inspired by the impact that they’ve made in their careers, I listened intensely to the words of wisdom that came from decades of growth, experience, and…