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Michael Swanson posted about his experience applying to Microsoft by sending a life-size foam cutout of himself. Cool story. It makes me think about having a "most interesting application" contest. You know...I don't want anything of monetary value, but if you were a marketing professional that applied in an unusual/creative way, it would certainly get my attention. And I have a big mouth so all of the other marketing recruiters would know about it too ; )
Just a thought.
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- Anonymous
August 23, 2004
As I noted last week (and apparently Gretchen agreed), getting noticed is one of the key steps to getting hired at Microsoft (http://www.ensight.org/archives/2004/08/17/how-to-get-a-job-at-microsoft/). For me, though, it's the second.
If you get noticed, but have no relationship, you're likely to become yet another Apprentice contestant: interesting, but ultimately not a hire.
Believe me Heather, if I felt sending you a cutout of myself would mould your perception of me you'd have a dozen in the mail ;-)
Seriously though, whlie Michael doesn't credit his little gimmick with his job, I'm sure it didn't hurt as he definitely got over one of the biggest hurdles: getting noticed.
Congrats to him on the job, and congrats to Microsoft on yet another good hire :) - Anonymous
August 24, 2004
Does Microsoft HR look kindly at including an attached photograph (professional bust) with the resume package? (Not a full-sized photo either, : ).... a 3X5 ) - Anonymous
August 24, 2004
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August 24, 2004
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August 24, 2004
Thank you for the advice, Heather, and thank you for calling me out on that one. I figured that I could try and use every asset possible. : )
I typically prefer to mail a physical copy of the resume in the usual folder with reference letters and writing samples, etc.... but it seems as though Microsoft and many others prefer e-mail? Is it more of a hassle to mail a physical copy of the application package? It just seems more professional to me; I am worried about it being seen as a nuisance or troublesome, though. - Anonymous
August 24, 2004
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August 31, 2004
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