Pitch your passion!

Sick & tired of filling out all those application forms for placements, and then going through telephone interviews, which if you pass will just lead to some randomly placed assessment centre? Microsoft have launched a new scheme called 'Pitch Your Passion' which will determine the lucky guys who get placements as one of the following:

• Developer Evangelist Intern


• Academic Marketing Intern


• Online Intern


• Events Intern

Basically, in 'Pitch your passion' you get 7 minutes to answer the question "Why should Microsoft give you a placement?" - in front of a panel of judges. This idea is all about offering the opportunity for you to shine, with little need for application forms or CVs - it's about you as a person and your passion first and foremost. It doesn't replace the traditional HR route for intern recruitment; this is still going ahead as planned for all other internships. You can find out more information about all their internships via this link. Good luck - already applied and had my telephone interview!

Edit: Apparently that bit at the end which I pretty much copy/pasted straight from MS is a lie, all the information isn't there. Try this link for full information on Pitch Your Passion!