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Great people with great values
Microsoft concentrates on hiring people we believe fit into the company culture: people who are driven to succeed, enthusiastic about how they can contribute to the organisation and unafraid of suggesting and implementing new ideas. Our recruits are not always IT professionals; many come from backgrounds such as the banking, law or pharmaceutical industries. What they bring to Microsoft is a diversity of knowledge and understanding of the needs of particular industries that helps them relate to, and provide optimum service to, our customers.
Microsoft needs people who are creative, energetic and bright, absolutely passionate and committed to our mission of helping others realise their potential. These people share the following values:
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Passion for customers, partners and technology; |
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Integrity and honesty; |
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Open and respectful with others and dedicated to making them better; |
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Willingness to take on big challenges and see them through; |
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Committed to personal excellence and self-improvement; and |
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Accountable for commitments, results and quality to customers, shareholders, partners and employees. |
This creates a workforce with a broad range of skills and expertise. We also encourage and nurture lateral thinking. Our workers are given a high level of autonomy to come up with and offer innovative solutions. If this is important to you, it is highly likely you will enjoy the environment Microsoft offers it’s employees. A place where you can get things done and have fun at work!