Summer Internship referral at Microsoft

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OooChacha

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OooChacha
Jul 27, 2019 10 Comments

I am really interested in applying for internship at Microsoft for Program Management role. They have started taking applications for next summer.

I have a friend who just joined microsoft as a SDE 1 month ago right after his masters. Should I ask him for referral or getting referral from someone senior at Microsoft will increase my chances for an interview?

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  • I don't think there are referrals for internships. Best to just talk directly to the Microsoft recruiter who covers your school and then go through on campus recruiting
    Jul 27, 2019 3
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      OooChacha

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      Thank you both of you(Meme and wbv) for your guidance. I will try to reach out my university recruiter and will ask my friend as well if he can help in some manner!
      Jul 27, 2019
    • wbvT53’s answer is the official answer. I have successfully referred 2 interns by directly contacting the HM and know of other interns in other team being directly referred to and hired by HMs. FTE roles are filled that way all the time as well.
      Jul 27, 2019
  • There is an internal referral website where employees can refer friends by uploading their resumes. It’s also the same portal where resumes go to die. There will be a single email to your friend notifying the receipt of your resume and then crickets for the rest of eternity. No notification that your resume was even looked at or rejected.

    Ask your friend to give you a direct referral by actually emailing or handing over your resume to a hiring manager.
    Jul 27, 2019 3
    • Yes, you can apply through the career website and additionally ask your friend to follow-up directly with the hiring manager.

      If your friend is willing and able, it is best to have your friend speak to the hiring manager face-to-face. Some HM’s may tell your friend to ask you to apply for the job first through the Careers Portal, at which point, your friend will be able to respond on the spot by saying “Yes, this candidate already submitted an application.” May seem pushy or well-prepared depending on the kind of HM you are dealing with. Nonetheless, so as not to waste anyone’s time, the idea is to expedite your application and get you an audience with the hiring manager as quickly as possible.
      Jul 27, 2019
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      OooChacha

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      OooChacha
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      Yup. Will do that. Thank you for your time!!
      Jul 27, 2019
  • Pm me I have a link
    Jul 27, 2019 1
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      OooChacha

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      Sent
      Jul 27, 2019