huilinchin
19-02-2004, 08:58 AM
Just received an email from a friend in CMU. It's for college underclassmen (freshman and sophomores). Sorry, upperclassmen.
Explore Microsoft is a paid experience that includes a salary, relocation, training, transportation and more! Better still, it's in Redmond!!!!!
Enjoy! :D
-Hui Lin ^_^
Explore Microsoft
Have you ever thought about pursuing a technical career in computer science or engineering? Here's your chance to experience the exciting field of software development as a freshman or sophomore, become an EMS (Explore
Microsoft Student).
Explore Microsoft
Explore Microsoft is a 5-week summer program specifically designed for college underclassmen (freshman and sophomores) and will offer the opportunity to experience working at Microsoft. This program is designed to expose students to the field of software development and encourage students to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering or related technical disciplines through 5 weeks of hands-on training & group
project experience.
Candidate Qualifications:
Candidates must be a freshman or sophomore enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or related technical major.
Students must have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) as well as one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the start of the program. Candidates must also be available for the entire 5 week program (June 22nd- July 23rd). Finalists will be selected on the basis of eligibility, quality of application and demonstrated interest in the software industry. Finalists will be interviewed and offers will be extended based on this interview as well as the candidate's application.
We want to encourage students from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science- women, underrepresented minorities (African American, American Indian, Hispanic) and individuals with disabilities- to pursue computer science or engineering degrees. All candidates who meet
the criteria for eligibility are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
A complete application includes 3 items: resume, transcript and answer to essay question.
Resume: Include a copy of your resume. Be sure that it includes your e-mail address, school address and phone number, permanent address and phone number, intended major, and expected graduation date.
Transcript: Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript. If you are in the process of completing the required coursework this semester, please make a note of the classes you are taking on your transcript.
Essay Question: Please limit your answer to one page.
Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
Please submit your completed application to:
Rani Dent at Ranid@<hidden>
If you are selected as a finalist you will be notified by March 16th, 2004 and will be notified of upcoming interviews on March 19th.
Benefits: Microsoft offers benefits designed to make your experience the best it can be and Explore Microsoft is no exception. Explore Microsoft is a paid experience that includes a salary, relocation, training, transportation and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
You will have enormous responsibility, project ownership, and impact during
this 5 week session. Take a tour of this FAQ to gain a better
understanding of what Explore Microsoft might be like for you.
How does this program differ from the Microsoft College Intern Program?
Explore Microsoft is not associated with the Microsoft College Intern
Program. Explore Microsoft is intended for students beginning their
academic studies and who want to learn more about careers in software
development through an experiential learning program.
What can I expect to do at Explore Microsoft?
Explore Microsoft will include classes to help you learn the basics of
programming and group project experience. The first two weeks will include
coding classes and exposure to each of our four core technical positions:
Program Manager, Software Design Engineer, Software Design Engineer in Test
and Software Test Engineer and the final three weeks your project group
will work together to complete a project for your product team.
Will I work in a number of groups during this experience, or focus on a
specific goal in one group?
We want you to become very involved with your group project, so we will
assign you to a specific product team while you are here. It is the best
way to make sure you have the opportunity to make a real contribution.
However, there will be plenty of opportunities to attend discussions about
different Microsoft technologies and to pick the brains of other employees
working around campus.
Where is Explore Microsoft offered?
Explore Microsoft is currently only offered at our Redmond, Washington,
campus. For more information on Redmond & the surrounding area please
visit http://www.microsoft.com/college/locations/redmond.asp
If I haven't declared a major, can I still apply?
Yes! We do not require that you be a computer science major in order to apply, however, we do require all candidates to have completed an Introduction to Computer Science (or equivalent course) and one semester of calculus (or equivalent). We're interested in individuals who have a demonstrated passion for technology and a desire to further explore the field of software development.
Explore Microsoft is a paid experience that includes a salary, relocation, training, transportation and more! Better still, it's in Redmond!!!!!
Enjoy! :D
-Hui Lin ^_^
Explore Microsoft
Have you ever thought about pursuing a technical career in computer science or engineering? Here's your chance to experience the exciting field of software development as a freshman or sophomore, become an EMS (Explore
Microsoft Student).
Explore Microsoft
Explore Microsoft is a 5-week summer program specifically designed for college underclassmen (freshman and sophomores) and will offer the opportunity to experience working at Microsoft. This program is designed to expose students to the field of software development and encourage students to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering or related technical disciplines through 5 weeks of hands-on training & group
project experience.
Candidate Qualifications:
Candidates must be a freshman or sophomore enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with a demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or related technical major.
Students must have completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) as well as one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the start of the program. Candidates must also be available for the entire 5 week program (June 22nd- July 23rd). Finalists will be selected on the basis of eligibility, quality of application and demonstrated interest in the software industry. Finalists will be interviewed and offers will be extended based on this interview as well as the candidate's application.
We want to encourage students from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science- women, underrepresented minorities (African American, American Indian, Hispanic) and individuals with disabilities- to pursue computer science or engineering degrees. All candidates who meet
the criteria for eligibility are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
A complete application includes 3 items: resume, transcript and answer to essay question.
Resume: Include a copy of your resume. Be sure that it includes your e-mail address, school address and phone number, permanent address and phone number, intended major, and expected graduation date.
Transcript: Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript. If you are in the process of completing the required coursework this semester, please make a note of the classes you are taking on your transcript.
Essay Question: Please limit your answer to one page.
Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.
Please submit your completed application to:
Rani Dent at Ranid@<hidden>
If you are selected as a finalist you will be notified by March 16th, 2004 and will be notified of upcoming interviews on March 19th.
Benefits: Microsoft offers benefits designed to make your experience the best it can be and Explore Microsoft is no exception. Explore Microsoft is a paid experience that includes a salary, relocation, training, transportation and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
You will have enormous responsibility, project ownership, and impact during
this 5 week session. Take a tour of this FAQ to gain a better
understanding of what Explore Microsoft might be like for you.
How does this program differ from the Microsoft College Intern Program?
Explore Microsoft is not associated with the Microsoft College Intern
Program. Explore Microsoft is intended for students beginning their
academic studies and who want to learn more about careers in software
development through an experiential learning program.
What can I expect to do at Explore Microsoft?
Explore Microsoft will include classes to help you learn the basics of
programming and group project experience. The first two weeks will include
coding classes and exposure to each of our four core technical positions:
Program Manager, Software Design Engineer, Software Design Engineer in Test
and Software Test Engineer and the final three weeks your project group
will work together to complete a project for your product team.
Will I work in a number of groups during this experience, or focus on a
specific goal in one group?
We want you to become very involved with your group project, so we will
assign you to a specific product team while you are here. It is the best
way to make sure you have the opportunity to make a real contribution.
However, there will be plenty of opportunities to attend discussions about
different Microsoft technologies and to pick the brains of other employees
working around campus.
Where is Explore Microsoft offered?
Explore Microsoft is currently only offered at our Redmond, Washington,
campus. For more information on Redmond & the surrounding area please
visit http://www.microsoft.com/college/locations/redmond.asp
If I haven't declared a major, can I still apply?
Yes! We do not require that you be a computer science major in order to apply, however, we do require all candidates to have completed an Introduction to Computer Science (or equivalent course) and one semester of calculus (or equivalent). We're interested in individuals who have a demonstrated passion for technology and a desire to further explore the field of software development.