Working at Microsoft
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What Makes Us Different

People come to Microsoft thinking they know what to expect. Most are surprised to discover a very different kind of business. This is a company with all the energy and passion of a start-up. Unlike a start-up, however, we have the resources, people and vision to achieve great things swiftly, to make our dream of realising human potential a reality.

We also have a range of technologies, solutions and products that present opportunities at every level: opportunities to explore new markets, to integrate technologies and to tackle challenges that would be beyond the scope of any other employer. All of which means there are more opportunities for you to develop a career path of your own design and, in the process, realise your own potential.