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How did you find your job at Microsoft?

A colleague at work - his wife was a director of product management and recruited me away from Emerald.

Posted @ 04:37PM, July 15, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What's one of the projects you worked on at Microsoft?

A Windows 2003 Mobile application that checked in Microsoft customers to marketing and training events. It was deployed globally.

Posted @ 09:46PM, June 01, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What are five things you can see from your desk at Microsoft?

Nature out the window... birds, evergreens, fresh cut grass

Posted @ 10:05PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What are the five best things you can walk to from Microsoft?

Qdoba, Starbucks, Azteca, Lake Sammamish Park

Posted @ 10:04PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What do you miss most about Microsoft?

Micronews Classifieds and the Company Store.

Posted @ 10:03PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What did you learn along the way at Microsoft?

How to manage very complex projects across multiple teams.

Posted @ 09:59PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What are five lesser-known perks at Microsoft?

1) Free admission to the Zoo 2) a new laptop every year 3) subsidized life insurance 4) free metro pass 5) personal offices with doors

Posted @ 09:58PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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What advice would you give to a new employee at Microsoft?

Be comfortable with the fact that there will always be more work than you can do- the key is smart prioritization and willingness to let items 10, 11, and 12 fall off the list.

Posted @ 09:18PM, April 22, 2006 by Neil Crist | Permalink
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