Candidates and employers alike are not using the traditional job boards anymore, and don’t we ALL know someone who is looking for a job? I have seen plenty of Facebook updates where friends are helping other friends connect to open jobs. And friends of friends are helping people land jobs.

In this current market, the search for jobs is fierce and candidates have to identify creative ways to connect with businesses that are hiring. Even passive job seekers are jumping in and joining Facebook groups and LinkedIn to broaden their network and keep their eyes open to new opportunities. We in Customer Service & Support (CSS) Staffing are eager to meet candidates through our own social networks:

On Facebook – Watch our status updates for news, job postings or photos of our campuses
On Twitter  – Get a quick note from Microsoft Customer Service on what’s happening
On LinkedIn – Join our discussion group and network with other professionals
On our Blog  – Travel with us as we profile our global sites, teams and  the diversity of Microsoft cultures.

What most people don’t know about CSS is that we hire some of the industry’s most technical engineers. They can get into the code, break it, fix it, and make it work smarter and faster. They sweep in like super heroes when companies are having technical complications and save the day.  These are the people that take the big issues and change future products!

So what does it take to work in CSS? We’re looking for smart, quick, personable individuals who are committed to helping people. Customer service is generally the place to begin a career in the Microsoft support department. As a customer service employee, you receive world-class in-house training to keep abreast of the latest technologies. This can be a springboard to many rewarding career opportunities throughout the company.

Now here’s what you can do: find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and read more about CSS and what it’s like to work at Microsoft at our blog. Let your friends and family know that CSS Staffing is online and looking for great candidates to make great hires. We are hiring and we would love to hire you!

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