Students had the chance to ask a Microsoft recruiter everything they ever wondered about job hunting in today鈥檚 evolving tech market during a workshop at IM体育官网 Polytechnic University on Nov. 12.
Microsoft recruiter Amy Arnold spoke to a room of about 30 students about how to build a strong profile on the social platform LinkedIn and use it as part of a successful job hunt.
鈥淎bout 450 million people use LinkedIn. That鈥檚 a lot of people you can potentially connect with,鈥� she said.
Arnold said students should highlight what they鈥檝e done, what they鈥檙e doing, and what they hope to do in their professional profiles. She also discussed the importance of using the platform to join groups related to their field and following industry leaders.
Mechanical engineering junior Jeremy Torres was excited about the opportunity to get time with a recruiter from one of the world鈥檚 largest tech companies.
鈥淚 learned a lot and I鈥檓 going to back to my dorm right now to work on my profile,鈥� Torres said. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 great being here at this school and having these opportunities to reach companies and learn new things that can help me in my career and my future.鈥�
After Arnold鈥檚 presentation, she fielded questions from attendees for more than half an hour. Among the very first was a question about the traits Microsoft looks for when hiring software engineers.
鈥淚t鈥檚 about being a learn-it-all, not a know-it-all,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淲ith Microsoft, it鈥檚 OK to say, 鈥業 don鈥檛 know this, but can you help me learn it?鈥� It鈥檚 a very collaborative environment.鈥�
Arnold said job seekers should take care to present themselves deliberately and with an eye on professional goals.
鈥淏e known for what you know,鈥� Arnold said. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e writing stuff, share it on LinkedIn. It鈥檚 a great way to get noticed.鈥�
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