Microsoft jobs are competitive, but lucrative. Here's what to know about careers, skills, and salaries at Microsoft.

Microsoft has a challenging and highly competitive hiring process.

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• Microsoft has approximately 228,000 employees worldwide.
• Microsoft is one of the most sought-after workplaces in the tech industry, so jobs are competitive.
• Here's what to know about the various jobs at Microsoft, skills you'll need, and the best salaries.

Since its 1975 founding, Microsoft has grown into one of the largest companies in the world, and its software has...