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Discover how apprentices help solve the shortfall in digital skills that will keep the UK a successful economy and keep businesses competitive.
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Changing perceptions: what businesses can learn from Microsoft’s culture
Discover how an open culture with flexible working environments combine to create an collaborative, productive workforce and inspire innovation.
Making impact: the value of apprenticeships as a route into the working world
New technologies, with its wave of AI and cloud computing, are changing the traditional jobs landscape. Because of this, there is a growing gap in digital skills that needs to be met. Apprenticeships are a great way for young people to develop the vital skills and qualifications they need to future proof their careers. For
5 tips for new starters: learnings from my own journey
As a Surface Specialist Intern at Microsoft my role manages the front-line commercial and technical aspects of sales opportunities. Whilst it sounds cliché, no two days are the same. It’s all about thinking on your feet and taking advantage of all the opportunities available to you. Here’s my top pieces of advice for new starters in any business based on learnings from my own journey.
Secrets and skills: Behind the scenes with Microsoft UK graduates
It’s no secret that the UK has a skills shortage – with IT companies particularly hard-hit; 68% of IT teams report that they face a shortage of necessary skills. As we look to create the next era of digital leaders across the country, companies are focused on how to bridge the gap between the skills
5 employee engagement tips to help your team upskill and prepare for the future workplace
Never in a million years did I dream I’d be working in a technology company. Not given my degree in the distinctly non-techy field of Political Science. When I first started at Microsoft, I was only 19, scared to enter the workforce, and unsure how I could positively impact my team. Now, after being here
A day in the life of a Customer and Partner Experience Intern
A day in the life of a Customer and Partner Experience Intern at Microsoft. Hear about how interns work at Microsoft and start off their careers.
The impact of an intern: Campus 101
An intern talks about their experience at Microsoft, and how he takes part in outreach to help increase diversity and inclusion.
Creating social impact at Microsoft
Find out how Tech Pathways ensures no one is left as the world embarks on a digital journey, and how they encourage young adults to consider a tech career.
Microsoft Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships: My Story
A blog by Tom Light, focusing on apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships at Microsoft and his experience in Microsoft’s Early in Career community. I owe a lot to the Microsoft apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships programme. Driving past the Microsoft sign and into the Reading campus on a Monday morning in September 2017, I felt an overwhelming
A day in the life of a Marketing Communications Intern
Interested in a role in Marketing Communications? Sophie Marriott, a Marketing Communications Intern at Microsoft, shares what a day in the life of her role looks like and what it's been like adjusting from university life.
Microsoft culture from an early-in-career perspective
Microsoft's commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture is shown through their 'come as you are' values. Learn from an intern's experience at Microsoft.
A day in the life of a Technical Account Manager
Name: Umang Vadher University: University of Exeter Role: Technical Account Manager (TAM) intern in Financial Services and Insurance As a Technical Account Manager (TAM), I serve as the first point of contact between Microsoft and Premier customers—those that have a technology support contract with Microsoft Services. My main responsibility is to establish a connection with