Getting The Job at Microsoft - International Student Edition

Yayun's job search went viral on LinkedIn when she posted her resume and qualifications in search of a job that could sponsor her visa. She got hundreds of replies and comments with interview opportunities. Yayun is an international student from China and is now working as a Data Scientist at Microsoft (she also interviewed at Amazon and JP Morgan Chase). Watch to hear her story! Onboard is excited to share "Getting the Job - International Student Edition" - a series where we interview international students who have accepted full-time and internship positions at exciting companies in the US. Each episode will introduce a new international student and discuss their recruitment strategies, motivators, and processes that helped them get where they are today. Please use the video markers to skip to the following sections: Contents of this video ------- 0:40 Getting to know Yayun 1:21 Coming to the US for her PHD 2:40 Dealing with being on a visa 4:42 Going viral on LinkedIn 6:07 Interviewing at Microsoft 7:14 Preparing for the interview 9:42 Being a Data Scientist at Microsoft 11:00 Working from home vs. In person 13:28 Advice for International Students The Onboard platform was designed to provide international students with a digital personal student advisor that's always available; we help students quickly complete administrative processes and provide exclusive access to real-time insights through our international student alumni community. Onboard takes care of the paperwork and helps students navigate the unknown so that they can make the most of their international student experience. To stay up to date with our latest products and international student news, sign up for The Onboard Bulletin: https://app.onboardss.com/signup Follow us on social media: Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onboard-student-services If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!