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How to get a job at Microsoft

31 October 202216 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in techLeave a Comment

“Ela, how to get a job at Microsoft?” is one of those questions I’m getting quite often.

In this article, I’m gonna share with you a step-by-step guide that will help you get a better understanding of various strategies you can apply in your job search to land your dream role at Microsoft.

P.S. Those tips are general which means you can use the same approach when applying to other FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) companies.

*** Before you continue I highly recommend you to read my article “Becoming a Software Engineer at Microsoft (Q&A)” where I share with you my first-hand experience and answer the most common questions I’m receiving throughout my career from Developers interested in working at Microsoft. ***

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#demystifyIT, Career, Get Inspired

#demystifyIT: Accessibility PM – story by Ioana Tanase

3 October 202216 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in techLeave a Comment

Hello and welcome to the 2nd article from my series: #demystifyIT!

I’m a career changer and I remember how limited my knowledge was when I was just starting in IT 11 years ago: which role to choose, what I could be good at?

Is programming the only ‘right’ career to follow?

What if I’m not technical enough?

The idea behind is it to show you that tech is beautiful, and there’s a place for everyone!

This week I’d like to introduce you to my amazing colleague Ioana Tanase and her “career in tech” journey.

You’ll also have a chance to learn more about her role as an Accessibility Program Manager!

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#demystifyIT, Career, Get Inspired

#demystifyIT: Technical Writer – story by Oana Turnea

5 September 202216 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in techLeave a Comment

Hello and welcome to my new series: #demystifyIT!

I’m a career changer and I remember how limited my knowledge was when I was just starting in IT 11 years ago: which role to choose, what I could be good at?

Is programming the only ‘right’ career to follow?

What if I’m not technical enough?

The idea behind is it to show you that tech is beautiful, and there’s a place for everyone!

This week I’d like to introduce you to my amazing colleague Oana Turnea and her “career in tech” journey. You’ll also have a chance to learn more about her role as a Technical Writer!

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Career, Job Search

5 biggest job seekers mistakes and how to avoid them

11 July 202216 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in techLeave a Comment

Let’s talk about some of the most common job seekers mistakes. Plus, learn the tips on how to avoid them and land your dream job in tech!

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Career, Job Search

6 myths about contributing to open source

7 February 202216 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in tech1 Comment

Whether you’re a Code Newbie who is just beginning your career in tech or experienced professional, you might have heard various myths about contributing to open source.

In this article, I’m gonna demystify some of them for you. I hope that after reading it you’ll give it a try and deep dive into an amazing open source world.

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Career, Job Search

Red flags in a job interview

13 December 202116 September 2023by Ela Mościcka | Helping you build and navigate a career in tech5 Comments

Have you ever left the job interview feeling that something is just not right? Have doubts about joining that company? High chances are you’ve spotted some red flags.

Keep in mind that the recruitment process is a two-way street. It’s not only about the company hiring the right person, but also a great opportunity for you to learn more about them before you say “yes” to their job offer.

Make sure to give yourself time to think about the entire interviewing experience as those might have been important warning signs.

Here are 8 red flags in a job interview that you shouldn’t ignore.

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Hi and thanks for stopping by! My name is Ela Mościcka and I've been in the tech industry for more than 12 years.

I'm bringing unique knowledge, skillset, and expertise by combining two worlds: tech recruitment and software engineering.

As a Software Engineer at the "Microsoft Teams" team, I work on a product that is being used by more than 250 million monthly active users. My primary area of responsibility (and something I'm passionate about) is E2E tests and Accessibility.

Before the career change, I was one of the top Talent Sourcers at the Microsoft EMEA Engineering Recruitment team where I specialized in building new Software Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams as well as growing existing ones.