How to best utilize Microsoft recommendation?

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crimson036

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crimson036
Jul 22, 2019 13 Comments

I recently sold my startup and am looking at joining a FAANG company or a large tech company in general in a strategy or biz dev role.

Microsoft seems fantastic and my buddy who works there referred me to a few hiring managers in the strategy/business development departments.

With that in mind, is there anything I can do (outside of applying online) to improve my shot at an interview?

Thanks!

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  • Microsoft / Biz Dev
    MemeGenX

    Go to company page Microsoft Biz Dev

    MemeGenX
    The official referral process is a black hole. Don't rely on it. Find job listings online and ask your friend to look them up on the internal careers portal and forward your resume directly to hiring managers if possible
    Jul 22, 2019 4
    • Tableau
      BlAk00

      Go to company page Tableau

      BlAk00
      You used to be able to see the hiring manager in the portal, yes. A friend told me they removed that sometime ago but he could probably find out. Sometimes even if you know the HM does not write back. But def would give that a shot, it’ll be way more effective than just a blind referral.
      Jul 22, 2019
    • New
      crimson036

      New

      crimson036
      OP
      I’ll ask him. Thank you so much!
      Jul 22, 2019
  • If you like being entrepreneurial, I might consider Amazon over Microsoft. It seems they have a lot more freedom to run with their ideas vs the very heavily bureaucratic Microsoft.
    Jul 22, 2019 2
    • New
      crimson036

      New

      crimson036
      OP
      Have definitely looked into Amazon. Also seems like a fantastic company to work for/learn from (the complains about having to work hard do not bother me). My connections to Amazon are not as deep, but I am definitely going to try to network.
      Jul 22, 2019
    • Amazon
      Booraat

      Go to company page Amazon

      Booraat
      @Microsoft why do you think so?
      Jul 22, 2019
  • Microsoft / Sales
    Crimzon

    Go to company page Microsoft Sales

    PRE
    Amazon
    Crimzon
    Send my your cv?
    Jul 22, 2019 1
    • New
      crimson036

      New

      crimson036
      OP
      Sent you a message
      Jul 22, 2019
  • I feel like working at FANG would be a step down after being your own boss. Are you bored? Looking to learn?
    Jul 26, 2019 0
  • Amazon
    svdvdjs

    Go to company page Amazon

    svdvdjs
    Hey OP, just curious here. What makes you think of working for FAANG after a startup? What are you looking for in these roles?
    Jul 24, 2019 0