The Interns Connect Show

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  1. Ep8: Navigating Ambiguity: Keith’s Microsoft Internship Story

    11/19/2024

    Ep8: Navigating Ambiguity: Keith’s Microsoft Internship Story

    In Episode 8 of the Interns Connect Show, we feature Keith, an MBA student at UCLA Anderson, who shares his journey from a career in sports and financial consulting to interning at Microsoft. Keith’s path highlights his ability to balance passion and practicality, transitioning from a football career at UNC Chapel Hill to consulting for financial stability and eventually pursuing his MBA to integrate his love for sports with marketing technology. Keith provides invaluable insights into his internship application process, emphasizing the importance of a targeted application strategy over quantity. He chose to focus on roles that aligned with his interests in marketing, business development, and partnerships. Keith strategically prepared for his Microsoft interview by researching the company’s mission, values, and product offerings and building rapport with his interviewers, which helped him secure his dream internship. At Microsoft, Keith excelled in his self-paced project despite facing significant ambiguity. His manager’s support and the company’s welcoming culture were key to his success. Keith's journey is a testament to the importance of alignment with personal goals, thorough preparation, and leveraging resources like peer networks and alumni for guidance. Key Takeaways: The value of focusing on quality over quantity in applications. How to prepare for interviews using company research and rapport-building techniques. The importance of finding a workplace culture that supports growth and innovation.

    23 min

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