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I was in the final stages of an interview with Microsoft two weeks ago, in partner marketing. Then the recruiter told me they were putting the hiring process on hold to assess the need for the role. Well, then we heard about Microsoft layoffs last week. Seems like most were in Xbox and Project Alpha but there’s not a lot of information out there. Should I hold out any hope that I’m going to get this job? Any insights on how much these layoffs have impacted the marketing org and/or new hiring?
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If you want work, you can just reach out to your manager. But I did nothing for like 8 months
It happens. At one of my jobs I had to really pace my work. I have these 3 things to do today? I'll do this thing and take a break. This thing and take a break. And then this thing and take a break. Help others out if they need something. Read professional development materials. Etc.
Exactly my situation when I first joined my current employer. You just have to take the initiative. Ask politely if you can do anything. But sooner or later you'll get lots of them so maybe enjoy your little free time for now.
Spend this time to read your teams policies and procedures, manuals. Or any other key documents like risk assessments, audit reports. Do the company trainings. Study up the firm’s org charts. Review the company’s financial statements and letter to shareholders. Know where the company makes it’s most money, where your team fits in etc. Use this time to get up to speed on the company. Make connections, meet people, introduce yourself to remote colleagues. That’s basically the first 2 months before the real work begins!
Thank you everyone! I guess you are right, I will just give it time, maybe they don’t want to overwhelm me
Ugh so sorry to hear this.