What is Microsoft's company mission, and what does it mean to you?

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Microsoft's corporate mission is 'to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.' Microsoft is all about the empowerment of people and organizations throughout the whole world. Before your interview, try to memorize Microsoft's company mission so you can earn bonus points by reciting it to your interview. To go the extra mile in your answer, explain what this means to you in the work that you would be doing in this role. As you answer, be sure to speak with excitement when it comes to joining Microsoft in their mission!

"I know that Microsoft's company mission focuses on achievement and empowerment. I appreciate the efforts put into helping people and companies achieve everything they want, and more. It's a valuable mission, and I look forward to being a part of it by listening to the voices of the customers I work with on a daily basis."

"Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. When we push people and companies to do more and improve, the world becomes an even better place. In my work with Microsoft, I would live this mission through teamwork and always learning and growing on the job to put out the best products possible."

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"To empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Serving clients, helping them do their jobs better. At my level, if a project fails, the career of the business sponsor could be impacted. Helping people and companies to innovate and compete in a global economy."

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Good job! You can give this answer more impact by talking about how you would fulfill Microsoft's mission in the role you're applying to. How would you help a company work more efficiently or competitively? How would you project business vitality? If possible, talk about a past experience where you were able to significantly improve a client's operations, reduce their costs, or work smarter. This helps the interviewer visualize your ability to put the Microsoft mission into action.