We were thrilled recently to attend a career event at a local college in Dublin. There has been an increased interest in Graduate roles in Microsoft this year which is great - and even as the tables were being set up there was a buzz in the air as the Computer Science soon-to-be graduates started strolling through the aisles. A handful of our more recent Graduate Hires gave students real life stories of starting their career and how it was going! Their demonstrations on the cool products they work on, relaxed work environment, and career mobility gave potential future hires even more insight in Microsoft as their first possible career move.

 

Our recruiting team has been busy for the last few months attending career events at colleges accross Europe. In fact, this was the last Graduate event for us before the end of our application deadline of December 5th.....but then that application is just the beginning......following that there is an on-line Technical apptitude test, followed by an assessment centre day and final round interviews here at the Dublin campus. For all who are applying stay tuned here over the coming weeks, for some further tips and tricks on how to navigate that process from some of our recent hires.....

 

For more information on the Graduate Program please check out our portal here: http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/careers/graduate/default.mspx

 

 

 

 

Just recently we received some feedback from a candidate based in the US on our interview process here in MS Dublin, and I wanted to share this with you! This candidate didn't get a job offer from us - yet!.......................... Adventures in Interviewing

 

Our aim in recruitment is that every candiate has the same experience regardless of final outcome. Thanks Lance.

 

 

So our Graduate and Intern hiring is under way with applications and queries flowing in at present truly keeping us all busy! We have also recently "renovated" our Graduate and Intern portal, with some really interesting profiles, and details of the different opportunities available, as well as guidelines on how to apply. So check the following link out, so you don't miss out http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/careers/graduate/default.mspx

 

Best of luck

MS Ireland Recruitment Team

 

This has been an amazing week for me! Let me tell you why....Over the last year I have worked with one of our clients, a large Telco provider, on a very exciting project aptly dubbed the "New World of Work"! This program is built on a suite of Microsoft technologies which will optimise business productivity and collaboration within  our client's departments while reaching out to their external partners as required. My part - Sharepoint ;0) As an IW Consultant I am responsible for architecting a design that maps the clients requirements into an easy to use, reliable, and cost effective solution. The past year consisted of workshops, meetings, conference calls, a pilot phase, and finally a design that will ultimately improve how the company's employees share information and work together. Changing working practises for the better and saving money along the way ;0)

 

This week saw the "New World of Work" enter it's final phase and the reason for my AMAZING week. As a consultant my focus tends to be on design and best practises. We are trusted advisors and don't often get the opportunity to deploy what we preach but this week is different! I am deploying the fruits of my labour. An intranet and extranet solution that will promote the sharing and indexing of information via information portals, meeting spaces and document libraries. Did I mention that all of this information will be not only available on users web browsers but mobile phones and home offices too? Oh yes!

 

Over the next couple of weeks I will be working closely with our clients IT personnel to ensure a smooth and successful deployment. And then...........IW Consultant's have never been in more demand, so I have plenty of challenging, not to mention rewarding work ahead....

 

Thanks

Aidan

 

Always looking forward to the latest web technologies? Want to shape the experience of millions of international customers of the Microsoft Office system of programs, servers and services?  Then perhaps this is an opportunity too good for you to miss? Our Microsoft Ireland Office team, located here in Dublin, is part of a world-wide team designing and delivering the next generation of the Office system. 

 

We currently have an opening for an experienced program manager who has a great technical aptitude, great commmunication and cross-skills, a can-do attitude and the ability to jump in and get the job done in our usual fast-paced and stimulating world. Main requirements for the job are a working knowledge of techologies such as Ajax, XML, ASP, C/C++, C#, VB, ADO, SQL, .NET, Java (concepts, opportunities, limitations - warts and all!!).

 

If you have 3 plus years relevant software product development, with elements of project management, then that mix should work in your favour!

 

Hopefully you will also have proven your innovation through previous roles in software products and leadership through at least 1 product cycle!

 

To check out further details on this role and apply on line if interested, click on the following link:

 

Best of Luck!

 

 

 

Microsoft Services sits along side our Sales Operations here in the Sandyford office in Microsoft Dublin - now over 40 people strong and helping businesses get the best for their investment in Microsoft's technology. Their goal is to show the magic of software and push technology beyond its limits. So whether they are working with small companies or major clients, they make sure to maximise the clients potential, by getting the best performance from their products.

 

As Darren, one of the Resource Pracise Managers reveals "We work in partnership with our clients, considering their needs, and how best to address them. We take pride in exceeding on what our clients expect, and really using our expertise to make the technology as effective as possible. This really isn't your average consulting process. Our passion for technology can be contagious, and we want our clients to really understand and be excited about the benefits of the products, such as seeing tangible results, quicker processes, fast-track development - and show them that together we can build pretty much whatever their business needs."

 

Because finding the best solution often calls for creativity, the Services organisation is a hotbed of innovation where individuals can blend their client skills with technical passion. In all Services roles, you can expect to work with the very latest products and techologies, often in advance of the wider IT consulting community. We recruit for a variety of roles including Technical Account Managers, Architects, Engagement Managers and Techology Consultants. Particulary, we look for expertise in infrastructure, collaboration or application platform technologies, including System Center, Directory Services, Messaging, SOA, SQL, .NET, Biztalk and MOSS.

 

Interested in finding our more? Then check out Services Ireland home page http://www.microsoft.com/ireland/services/default.mspx

or current Consulting vacancies on our career-site

 

 

Earlier this month, Team Acid Rain from NUI Maynooth won second prize and $10,000 (€6,382) in the Embedded Development category of Imagine Cup in Paris. This is a really great story of 3 students who developed a kit to convert any diesel car to run on any type of vegetable oil. They then hopped into a converted car and drove to Paris to prove their point! Minus one or two minor hiccups (car suspension issue I believe) all arrived safely, and picked up the no 2 spot in the competition, placing in the top 3 of over 3,000 original entries. The talet that these students posess is fantastic - would't it be great to bottle......

 

Big congratulations to all of the finalists - check out Acid Rain's own Blog following their road to fame ...... and a really nice "snap-video" of their tour below.

 

 

 

Are you in Finance, but searching for commercial and customer aspects that some finance roles do not offer.............are you interested in becoming part of a World-Wide treasury organisation ............ then this opportunity could be really be of interest to you!

 

The EMEA Credit and Collections team have an opening at present which is both customer and Subsidiary (Sales office) focussed, managing Credit & Collections for Europe, Middle East and African Retail Sales Channels for our Entertainment and Devices Division (XBox products). Great challenges aboud, in emerging and mature markets, so what are you waiting for...you can check out the following link to read further job details and apply, and check out Joe video to get the inside scoop on the team.

 

Thanks

The Recruitment team

 

 

 

 

  

 

Zune may not be available in Ireland yet, but you can still enjoy some of their creative arts projects! I loved this quirky video I came across recently which is one of many projects developed through Zune Arts where emerging artists use video, posters, wallpaper and other media to reflect the Zune brand. Amazing stuff!

 

Zune Arts launched in November 2006, and now includes works by 32 plus graphic artists and animators. You can check out more information at http://www.zune-arts.net

 

 

At Microsoft Ireland we currently hire more than 20% of  our employees from abroad annually, so we have gotten to understand the "pain" that can sometimes be endured when moving country with family and belongings, and setting up in entirely new surroundings. This transition can sometimes be easy, but more often is a challenge that can impact for months once one has moved. Over the last few years we have worked with some friends in the US, to tailor a program that takes the trauma out of moving and ensures a smooth transition to a new country, suburb, shopping centre, school, language and often much more! While each individual is different, and has a different set of needs, we tailor as much as possible to smoothen the road.

 

Our program offering includes:

 

A big congratulations to IT Sligo, who were the overall Irish Imagine Cup winning team at last Thursday's competion with their innovative entry: PARK IT. Their system focussed on CO2 emissions. The team comprising of Kieran Stafford, Vladimir Mabhena and Chrisitna Luminea built a real-time parking system that films car parks, sending the data of vacant parking spaces to a central database that is then pushed out via a mobile text/sat-nav to drivers. In essence, it's aim is to reduce the congestion and pollution of cars needlessly driving around looking for somewhere to park. The bottom line on this savvy creation, is that is prevents unnecessary circulation trips, where a driver goes around and around looking for parking (all sounds way too familiar) This system is flexible enough to work anywhere from a car-park to a street or even a field! It can also be used for all types of vehicles eg. boat in a harbour. IT Sligo will soon be bound for France for the finals of the competition, so fingers crossed that they are sucessful all the way.

 

Also in our other 8 online competitions for Imagine cup 2008, a team from NUI Maynooth Acid Rain are through to the last 200 in round 2 of the embedded development challenge and there are 6 teams (3 from University Ulster Coleraine, 2 from IT Sligo and 1 from Dublin IT) through to the last 100 of the Games development challenge.

 

Best of luck to all - and congrats to all of the finalists - the entries were truly inspirational, and a great example of the Technical Talent coming through our colleges here.

 

The Recruitment Team

 

 

 

 

Of course most of us enjoy a laugh at ourselves on occassion, doesn't it just make the day go a little bit faster.... This is the funniest clip I've seen in a while!!

 

 

Often within Microsoft we have roles that are referred to as Program Managers - typically this is where an individual is managing multiple projects at one time, but also often contributing to the development of the business strategy, working closely with the groups and other programs managers. Key focus is on driving continuous improvement (through process, cost or other initiatives) and the achievement of operational objectives through teaming across functions and divisions. This role involves PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE, and relationships are key........check out this clip where Leonardo tells us more about his role as a GLOBAL Program Manager in Operations for our one of our ERP Dynamics Products...also check out our current Program Manager opportunities under Operations at the following link: Current vacancies in MS Ireland

 

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Deirdre from OEM Operations (that's Original Equipment Manufacturers to you and me, ie. companies who use product components from one or more other companies to build a product that is then sold under its own company name and brand) recently met with me to fill us all in on what it takes to be a Revenue Program Manager. Lots of grit and determination, as well as excellent people skills sound like a must! But the perks of working with people virtually across the globe and some travel make it a REALLY interesting role! Check out her video here......

 

OEM Operations are always on the look out for Strong Operations and Supply Chain candidates, so if you are interested check out our current opportunities, they can be found under Operations at the following link:Microsoft Careers Ireland

 

   
Video: Deirdre in OEM Operations

 

 

   

Hi there, and welcome to our Microsoft Ireland Jobs Blog

 

As Microsoft in Ireland is consistently growing and looking for new, progressive talent (both at home and abroad), we felt it was high time we opened up the doors to give people a real insight of what it is REALLY like to work here.... Our aim is to feature real interviews with current employees talking about anything from their role and responsibilities, relocation experiences, canteen food, benefits or coffee addictions! 

 

Also keep an eye out for features on Ireland (for our international audience), tips and tricks on what it takes to get the role you are most interested in, and our "hot jobs" as the come live. So hopefully something for everyone in the audience.......stay tuned and enjoy

 

The Irish Recruitment Team