Microsoft opens US, Canada job opportunities for fresh graduates from Nigeria and other African countries.
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Microsoft has posted job opportunities for recent graduates from Nigerian universities and other African countries. Specifically, the company is looking for software engineers from across Africa to join its teams in the United States and Canada.
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Microsoft announced this via a Twitter post, stating that potential candidates must be willing to relocate to either the United States or Canada.
According to Microsoft, a candidate must be “pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.”
According to the company, the potential candidate must also have one year of programming experience in an object-oriented language. According to the company, another requirement is the ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms.
In a post on its website, it wrote, “Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University Graduates from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.“
“Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Learn more about our cultural attributes“,
“Those hired into this role are invited to participate in Microsoft Aspire Experience, a two-year learning and development experience where you’ll build your network, cultivate intentional capabilities and gain perspective into the career opportunities across Microsoft’s many exciting businesses,” it added.
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