Are you looking for a job or internship?

The Students to Business (S2B) program is a Microsoft® Community Initiative designed to connect Microsoft students with partners and customers for entry-level jobs and internships.  S2B will provide unique training opportunities and resources for students to establish the skill requirements to fuel innovation and enable employability of the next generation. 

[ http://s2b.experience.com ]

• Jobs
• Students: How to participate
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Partners & Customers: Submitting Job Descriptions

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What type of students are the best fit to participate in S2B?

A1: Any student interested in a career that requires technical skills. 

 

Q2: Will S2B help students find Sales & Marketing jobs?

A2: For now, S2B is limited to technical jobs.  We hope to expand S2B to Sales & Marketing jobs in future years.

 

Q3: Is the program only open to Computer Science or Management Information Systems Students?

A3: The program is open to any student interested in a career in technology.  Job descriptions will range from web developer to graphic designer, infrastructure deployment to help desk staff.

 

Q4: How will Microsoft identify “qualified” students and candidates?

A4: All partners seek different qualifications and skills in entry-level and internship candidates.  Therefore, S2B will allow partners to search a resume database based on Microsoft certifications, skills and experiences as they relate to the open position.

 

Q5: Will the program be targeted at FTE and summer interns?

A5: Yes – entry-level jobs and internships.

 

Q6: What certifications will be required of candidates?

A6: No requirements, rather we hope to help the candidates to build their qualifications through training and vouchers to complete certification exams.

 

Q7: What US geographies for campuses will be targeted?

A7: The program is open to students across the US.  We will target approx 200 campuses where we have student partners (see attached).

 

Q8: What kind of companies are posting jobs and internships on the S2B portal?

A8: S2B includes job descriptions from Microsoft partner companies – over 10,000 companies in the US who work with various Microsoft products.  S2B will also include job descriptions from Microsoft customers who are in need of employees with Microsoft skills.

 

Q9: What is the fee to students to participate in S2B?

A9: No fee.  $0

 

Q10: How do students respond to the posting? Directly to partner or to Microsoft? 

A10: Directly to partner.  Students can apply online and you will be able to enter the site to review the applications.  You will also be able to search the resume bank and proactively contact students.  If you prefer, your job description can instruct students to email you directly.  [KMV] Occasionally Microsoft may recommend some students for your consideration.

 

Please contact s2bus@microsoft.com with any additional questions.