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Question 31 of 35 for our Microsoft Mock Interview

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Question 31 of 35

Walk me through your post-secondary education and training. How do you feel this has prepared you for this role with Microsoft?

"I completed my Bachelor of Applied Technology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004. During that time I specialized in Data Management and Analysis. I graduated with a 3.99 GPA, one of the highest in my class."

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How to Answer: Walk me through your post-secondary education and training. How do you feel this has prepared you for this role with Microsoft?

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  • 31. Walk me through your post-secondary education and training. How do you feel this has prepared you for this role with Microsoft?

      How to Answer

      While they can get a good overview by looking at your resume, your interviewer is asking is for you to take a few minutes to bring your education and training to life for them. As you answer this question, talk about the formal educational path you took to get to this point in your career. Don't hesitate to talk about personal motivations you had for this educational path. As well, don't hesitate to talk about any awards or recognition you received along the way. Discuss the strengths gained during your post-secondary training and how those skills will be put to use in your new position with Microsoft.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "I completed my Bachelor of Applied Technology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004. During that time I specialized in Data Management and Analysis. I graduated with a 3.99 GPA, one of the highest in my class."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "I completed both my undergraduate in Business Administration and my MBA program at UC-Irvine and have always been proud that I received a full ride to my undergraduate program based on academics. During my MBA program, I was the President of the Merage Operations Management Association on campus. In this role, I learned effective leadership techniques and great skills in operations, quality, and supply chain issues. These skills would benefit me greatly upon joining the team at Microsoft."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I received a B of S degree in Computer Science from Liberty University in 1990. All but the first 2 years of my career were in consulting. I've always invested in myself. Attend conferences about new technologies, on my dime when I was independent and always pushing the envelope when working at _____. PDW training at MS headquarters participated in a POC on security data on the Redmond campus. DB conferences, TechEd, SQL Pass, .Net training. Stack of books, both technical and later in my career, business. A career at ____, team leadership."

      Amanda's Feedback

      It sounds like you take your professional development seriously. You've done a good job talking about the different ways you've invested in yourself. Go one step further to explain how these efforts have paid off for you by making you an ideal candidate for the role you're applying to. You can do this by drawing connections between the skills you've gained through education and training and the skills or qualifications listed in the job description.

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