Hi, my name is Kelly Fife, and I’m the Recruiting Concierge for the Candidate Lobby at our Redmond, WA, campus. I greet candidates before their interviews and help them find awesome stuff to do while visiting the area! I’m pretty sure I found the best job at Microsoft - I get to meet new people every day, play with the latest technology in the lobby (Surface!) and help people experience Seattle while they’re here!

Before coming to Microsoft, I worked primarily in the Special Events industry, so... I like to think I’m a professional at making sure people have a good time. I recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in Communications. I was born and raised in the Puget Sound area, and while I have traveled quite a bit, I haven’t been anywhere that can match the beauty and adventure of the Northwest! There’s always something to do. I love to hike, go to concerts and cook great food. If I had to go into a different field, I would definitely go to cooking school (I’d be the next Emeril!)…

More posts to come from me soon- on adventures in the Northwest, life on Microsoft campus, and being a newbie here! : )
 

For many candidates who come to the Microsoft campus, it’s their first time visiting Seattle. When I ask them what they think about it so far, there are two first impressions that I always hear.

The first thing I frequently hear is, "Everyone here is so nice." Seattleites give off a general vibe of being laid-back, good natured people.  Everyone feels a connection to the community. 

The second comment that I hear (and even more common) is, "It’s SO green here." While Seattle has a reputation for being a rainy city, it gives us lush, green landscapes that keep their vitality through the drier months of summer.

Combined, these things are what make the Pacific Northwest the ‘place to be’ in the summer. Add to that a constant steam of festivals, concerts, outdoor movies, local markets and street fairs, and you can see what summers in Seattle are truly special. 

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Hi everyone! My name's Kelly, and I'm the new concierge at Microsoft. I'm the first person that most candidates meet when they arrive on campus.

Before coming to Microsoft, I worked primarily in the Special Events industry, so... I like to think I’m a professional at making sure people have a good time. I am in the final stages of completing my B.A. in Social Sciences with a minor in Communications at Eastern Washington University and I can’t wait to graduate. I’ve lived in the Seattle area for most of my life, and I can’t imagine living anywhere else.

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