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2 words to describe my internship experience at Microsoft : 1. Inspirational 2. Great learning experience My 2 seconds of fame at minus 29 seconds 😂:

All of our Summer 2023 Interns are finally here! 🙌 Our Emerging Talent has been working hard for their arrival and we're ecstatic that they are finally here. Over the summer, interns will be supported by a community of mentors, program graduates, and fellow participants. Our Dropbox Intern Program is the perfect place to start your career in tech.🚀 Stay tuned for more Dropbox Intern content! 🤗 #intern #emergingtalent #earlycareers

Do you want to learn more about preparing for a future career using our technology? Next September 20th, Holly Bilyeu, head of Microsoft Learn Career Connected program, will discuss how to prepare and get connected to the most in-demand jobs and potential internships within the greater Microsoft ecosystem. Come and join us next September 20th in this virtual conversation! The first step to participate is to register on this link👇: https://lnkd.in/gpV-s24r See you in a few days! (don`t forget to review the time zone 🕒) #MSFTAdvocacy #MicrosoftEcosystem #Technology #MLCCP

Do you want to learn more about preparing for a future career using our technology? Next September 20th, Holly Bilyeu, head of Microsoft Learn Career Connected program, will discuss how to prepare and get connected to the most in-demand jobs and potential internships within the greater Microsoft ecosystem. Come and join us next September 20th in this virtual conversation! The first step to participate is to register on this link👇: https://lnkd.in/gpV-s24r See you in a few days! (don`t forget to review the time zone 🕒) #MSFTAdvocacy #MicrosoftEcosystem #Technology #MLCCP

Do you want to learn more about preparing for a future career using our technology? Next September 20th, Holly Bilyeu, head of Microsoft Learn Career Connected program, will discuss how to prepare and get connected to the most in-demand jobs and potential internships within the greater Microsoft ecosystem. Come and join us next September 20th in this virtual conversation! The first step to participate is to register on this link👇: https://lnkd.in/gpV-s24r See you in a few days! (don`t forget to review the time zone 🕒) #MSFTAdvocacy #MicrosoftEcosystem #Technology #MLCCP

Having trouble finding a job even if you’re good at DSA and have cool projects? 🤷♂️💻 Let’s find a way to get those job offers! 1. Join hackathons. They’re not just fun; they can really help you get noticed. 🌟🛠 2. Enter coding contests as much as you can. Companies look here for new people to hire. 🏅👀 3. Check out the Microsoft Engage program for second year. Do well there, and you could get a 6-month paid internship. 💰📈 4. Look into GSOC for more great chances to show what you can do. 🌏💫 Keep your eyes open for these chances to get the job you want. 🚀🎯 #JobTips #CodingContests #GetNoticed #CareerGoals

Another #IAmRemarkable workshop that I and Thripthy Antony delivered at Google for our Summer interns today!!! These sessions bring a smile to my heart & soul!!! #google  #IAmRemarkable #internsatgoogle

"Overcoming setbacks can lead to unexpected triumphs!" Despite facing the tough blow of not Shortlisted for the coveted Google STEP internship, I'm really elated to share that I've been selected to participate in the Google Girl Hackathon 2024 This journey underscores the importance of resilience and adaptability in the tech industry. Grateful for the support received and eager for the adventures ahead! #googlegirlhackathon #google

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 It all began during my second semester of MCA at NITK, when I came across an incredible off-campus opportunity: the Microsoft Engage Mentorship Program, designed to secure internship at Microsoft. 🔷𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: As I got to know about this program through my seniors, I updated my resume, highlighting my projects and skills and submitted the application. To my surprise and delight, my resume got shortlisted for the program. 🔷𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 1 : It consisted of 10 MCQ questions to be solved in 30 minutes. There were multiple question sets and scores were normalized accordingly. Mainly there were some Multiple Choice Questions based on Computer Science and DSA – Stack, Queue, Trees, Sorting, Binary Search, Priority Queues, etc. 🔷𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 2 : The second assessment was a mix of coding, aptitude, and puzzle questions. We were required to provide a typed explanation for our answers. 🔷𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: After clearing both assessments, I was selected for a month-long mentorship program. The selected candidates were tasked with building a project based on given topics, with guidance from a Microsoft mentor. I chose to work on a project using face recognition. At the end of the month, I submitted the video explanation of my project and the code files. Based on the performance in the project building, and mentor feedback, people got: 🔹Direct SWE internship at Microsoft. 🔹Interview opportunity for SWE intern role. 🔹No internship/interview opportunity. 🔷𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞: I'll be honest, I felt like my peers were doing better projects than me, and I doubted if I'd even get an interview mail. But then, a month after submitting our projects, I received an email from Microsoft. To my disbelief, I had been offered a Direct SWE internship! It was like a dream come true, something I never thought possible. Some candidates had interviews revolving around DSA, projects and managerial questions. As I reflect on this journey, I feel grateful for the opportunities that have come my way. Landing an internship at Microsoft has been a milestone I'll always cherish. Stay tuned for more updates on my resume, projects, and experiences! Make sure to follow Swati Agarwal for additional insights. #microsoft #nitk #internship #offcampus #mca