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What Happened at The Microsoft HBCU CONNECT Diversity Recruitment Event In Atlanta?

Posted By: Will Moss on October 06, 2019

On September 23rd, 2019, Microsoft and HBCU CONNECT partnered to host a special VIP diversity recruitment event for Black Tech Professionals and Software Engineers in Atlanta, Georgia.

Check out a quick look at what happened at the event and thoughts from our participants.



We had over 100 candidates show up to learn more about careers with Microsoft, many of which will land interviews in the near future to further their careers!

To find out more about how you can attend events like this or partner with HBCU CONNECT visit us using the links below.

Candidates: www.hbcuconnect.com/resumes

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What Happened at The Microsoft HBCU CONNECT Diversity Recruitment Event In Atlanta?

What Happened at The Microsoft HBCU CONNECT Diversity Recruitment Event In Atlanta? Will Moss  
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