One of the smartest ways to prepare yourself for a job search is to learn about the company in which you're interested. The Microsoft sites listed below can help you gain a better understanding of Microsoft's business philosophy, organization and operations, culture, history, and hiring practices.

Microsoft College Site
You're about to graduate and enter "the real world." You're expected to get a "real job" and become a "real person". Real dull. How about having real responsibility? Or getting a real cool job? Or making a real difference? You can — by working for the largest software company in the world and helping set the pace for the entire industry. You can realize some of these opportunities by checking out our College site.

Microsoft MBA Site
You've worked hard to achieve an outstanding goal — obtaining your MBA. Now it's time to let some of that hard work pay off, and Microsoft is known for rewarding hard work. Educate yourself further on the incredible career opportunities at Microsoft with this rich information for MBA graduates — from company philosophy to the recruiting process, to perceptions from some of Microsoft's MBA graduates.

Microsoft Corporate Museum
Get a real feel for the evolution of the software industry and Microsoft's part in its history. Take a tour of Microsoft's past from your desktop with the Microsoft Museum Virtual Tour. Find out how the largest software company in the world evolved through Microsoft Past and Present, and challenge your knowledge with trivia games.

Microsoft Press Pass
Do your homework on the company with Microsoft's corporate information site. Here you'll find a wealth of information about Microsoft — everything you need to know, from a corporate profile and organizational structure, to press releases, financial reports, and more. Also, see aerial shots of the Microsoft campus.

Other Sites of Interest
Learn more about Microsoft through these other Microsoft.com sites. For example, you can find out about Microsoft's latest hot technology at Microsoft innovations and learn what has helped shape the man behind it all on Bill Gates' home page.