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2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Brownville007: 5:21pm On Jul 12, 2017
Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions, founded in 1975. As a leader in platform and productivity for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, we believe in what people make possible. Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.“I am because we are” – the popular African proverb asserts. It also best describes our relationship with the continent of Africa over the last 20 years.The Microsoft 4Afrika initiative has enabled us to link our growth with approaches that accelerate growth for the continent in three critical areas of development – world-class skills, access and innovation. Each of these focuses on different aspects that will help empower African youth, entrepreneurs, developers and business and civic leaders to turn great ideas into a reality that can help their community, their country, the continent, and beyond.World-Class Skills is about Microsoft’s plans to develop a self-sustaining, world-class education platform, both online and offline, to help Africans develop skills for entrepreneurship and improved employability and competitiveness.

The Microsoft Interns4Afrika program offers talented young people a unique experience with a dynamic and agile technology organization on the African continent. You will work for 6 months with a Microsoft partner on real projects, collaborating and learning from your colleagues. Whether you’re aspiring for a future in sales, marketing or technology, this is your chance to kick-start your future

To give you the best chance of success 4 weeks of your internship will be dedicated to developing world class business and technical skills. We’ll support you to rapidly develop your capabilities through the (virtual) classroom and the great work you will do.The competition for a place on Interns 4Afrika is tough but if you are entrepreneurial with a passion for technology, are keen to continue learning and have a flexible can-do attitude we want to hear from you. Join us today, and help shape the Africa of tomorrow.

Job Title:  Sales Internship
A sales intern must have:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Web and social media
Interest in learning about sales
Very good organizational skills
Should be persuasive and know how to negotiate well
Must be good with numbers
Must be hardworking and willing to do a lot of legwork at the grassroots level if required
Responsibilities

· Assisting the team lead
· Identifying new sales leads
· Generating online enquiries
· Contacting Potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
· Attending conferences, meetings and industry events to explore networking opportunities
· Learn company culture, company products and services offered to consumers
· May need to organize client contact lists and schedule updates
· Administrative duties related to the sales process
Required education Bachelor’s degree

Required relevant work experience: One month

Required skills

Presentation skills
Customer service
Product demonstration and promotion
Sales strategy
Customer support, CRM systems
Negotiation
Verbal communication
Sales support
Required languages

English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position

Job Title:  Marketing Internship
A Marketing intern must have:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very good organizational skills
Persuasive and know how to negotiate well
Must be good with numbers
Should be hardworking
Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices
Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
Understanding of different marketing techniques
Responsibilities

The Marketing Intern will assist with:
· Significant marketing efforts including branding, campaigns and helping to establish a digital plan
· Compile data from numerous sources and organize into a monthly report using set criteria
· Assist with updating marketing materials
· Facilitate email marketing campaigns and analysis
· Perform web updates periodically
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Required education Bachelor’s degree

Required relevant work experience: One month

Required skills

Presentation skills
Public speaking
Customer service
Product demonstration and promotion
Customer support, CRM systems
Conflict and complaint resolution
Negotiation
Product knowledge
Sales support
Marketing
Required languages

English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position

Job Title:  IT Technical Support Internship
A technical intern should have:

· Problem Solving skills
· LAN Knowledge
· Help Desk Experience
· Verbal Communication
· Operating Systems
· Phone Skills
. Customer Service
· Quality Focus
· PC Proficiency
· System Administration
Responsibilities

. Troubleshoot and resolve customers problems
· Deployment of Office365 solutions to customers
· Support Office365 tickets as opened in the helpdesk partal
· Provide training to customers on Office365 capabilities
. Support the marketing team on Office365 technical issues
· Sever administration
· Test and document software
· Database management
· All tasks concerning the installation, migration and support of a sever system
· Microsoft Cloud products installation and support
Required education: Bachelor’s degree

Required relevant work experience: One month

Required skills

Basic computer maintenance
Technical documentation
Server management
Computer, laptop maintenance and repair
C, C# or C++
CSS
IT support
Customer support, CRM systems
Problem solving
Required languages

English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply for this Position

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Candidates who are currently doing National Youth Service will be disqualified.

For more information, visit https://www.microsoft.com/africa/4afrika/interns4afrika/

Source: https://www.graduatejobsng.com/2017-microsoft-graduate-internship-recruitment-interns4afrika-program/

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Heartmender1: 6:06pm On Jul 12, 2017
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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by chimah3(m): 6:06pm On Jul 12, 2017
great!
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jul 12, 2017
Those that will be employed are no doubt A students. The employer is no doubt a C student.. grin grin

I wonder if you get the gist...

Check my signature..

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by arishekola(m): 6:07pm On Jul 12, 2017
good one
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by obonujoker(m): 6:08pm On Jul 12, 2017
who has taken the test... come and fill us in o...before I fall inside koto..... grin
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by obonujoker(m): 6:09pm On Jul 12, 2017
EntMirror:
Those that will be employed are no doubt A students. The employer is no doubt a C student.. grin grin

I wonder if you get the gist...

Lolssss.... grin

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by BetterHalf: 6:10pm On Jul 12, 2017
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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by DoTheNeedful: 6:12pm On Jul 12, 2017
EntMirror:
Those that will be employed are no doubt A students. The employer is no doubt a C student.. grin grin

I wonder if you get the gist...

Check my signature..

I understand this properly however, Bill Gates is not a "C" guy. The guy is a genius that is bigger than a conventional classroom.

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by datola: 6:13pm On Jul 12, 2017
Microsoft can sack!

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by cinoedhunter: 6:16pm On Jul 12, 2017
Making sense
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Ifiegboria(m): 6:19pm On Jul 12, 2017
Ok
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by bobowaja(m): 6:19pm On Jul 12, 2017
This is good. A welcome development
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by bobowaja(m): 6:19pm On Jul 12, 2017
EntMirror:
Those that will be employed are no doubt A students. The employer is no doubt a C student.. grin grin

I wonder if you get the gist...

Check my signature..

Being intelligent is not limited to classroom A.

The world at large is benefiting from the ingenuity of Mr. Bills

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by ofiko123(m): 6:24pm On Jul 12, 2017
nice

Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by emmymdk: 6:25pm On Jul 12, 2017
I will apply...
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by In2systemsTech(m): 6:28pm On Jul 12, 2017
Nice
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Nobody: 6:30pm On Jul 12, 2017
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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by akinbam5690: 6:34pm On Jul 12, 2017
OK. noted
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by okonja(m): 6:37pm On Jul 12, 2017
Ok cool
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Nobody: 6:38pm On Jul 12, 2017
DoTheNeedful:


I understand this properly however, Bill Gates is not a "C" guy. The guy is a genius that is bigger than a conventional classroom.

I'm talking about C as it pertains to the class room.. Everyone is a genius...

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Nobody: 6:38pm On Jul 12, 2017
All this kin recruitment? I no dey waste my time
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by dingbang(m): 7:35pm On Jul 12, 2017
One month...



Sorry...
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by don4real18(m): 8:09pm On Jul 12, 2017
Good initiative
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by lonelydora: 8:14pm On Jul 12, 2017
Good one. Buhari is working.
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by EldaTimba(m): 9:28pm On Jul 12, 2017
EntMirror:


I'm talking about C as it pertains to the class room.. Everyone is a genius...
And you think Bill Gates was a "c" Student?
C students don't go to Ivy League.
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by kingkuntaval: 10:30pm On Jul 12, 2017
EldaTimba:
And you think Bill Gates was a "c" Student?
C students don't go to Ivy League.

Says who? Despite the fact that there are many brain boxes in ivy league schools, if you've a very strong last name, you'll attend any school in the world, Ivy or not, most schools at the end of the day are after $$$.

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Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by DoTheNeedful: 7:58am On Jul 13, 2017
EntMirror:


I'm talking about C as it pertains to the class room.. Everyone is a genius...

I understand but I still don't agree with you. Bill Gates left Harvard to pursue passion. For him to have been admitted there alone shows he was not a C student.
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Damjoy(m): 7:58am On Jul 13, 2017
obonujoker:
who has taken the test... come and fill us in o...before I fall inside koto..... grin

The test no hard... Just dy with your pen and paper for the Mathematics test...dats all
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by Nobody: 8:43am On Jul 13, 2017
DoTheNeedful:


I understand but I still don't agree with you. Bill Gates left Harvard to pursue passion. For him to have been admitted there alone shows he was not a C student.


You're right
Re: 2017 Microsoft Graduate Internship Recruitment (interns4afrika Program) by fikemmie: 3:18pm On Aug 03, 2017
Is anyone shortlisted? Pls let's chat up. I've been too

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