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Interesting concept, for someone who has the time!
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Born to Learn
Microsoft is introducing a new reality show called “Career Factor” that needs a few outgoing, social media-savvy individuals who need help with their technology careers. Career Factor is a reality show, told online via social media and web videos, where each participant will receive guidance, training, and resources from Microsoft and its partners as they work towards their goals. Starting in January 2011, individuals will have an opportunity to change their lives and advance their career with the help of Microsoft.
Description and General Requirements
Career Factor is seeking unique individuals each of whom will star in their own story arc, and each comprising a part of the show. Each story arc has its own description, application requirements, and goals. A casting call is being held for the story arcs listed below and you may apply to more than one story arc. These story arcs are open to all applicants internationally who are of legal adult age, but please keep in mind there may be required travel to the United States.
Casting will be open between October 13, 2010 and November 15, 2010. After this time, no new applications will be accepted.
If selected, there will be commitments starting in mid-November 2010, such as photo shoots (travel is not anticipated for the photo shoot). The show is scheduled to begin January 3, 2011 and end on May 19, 2011. You will be expected to fulfill your commitments to Career Factor for the entire duration of the show as outlined in a Career Factor participation agreement.
During the show, you will set a personal goal for yourself and, working with the Career Factor team, map out a plan that will enable you to reach that goal. That plan may include, but is not limited to, completing Microsoft training courses (either online or in-person), speaking with experts and mentors, attending conferences, and taking certification exams. You will be expected to complete those activities as needed and work towards your goal during the show, although your goal does not have to be completed in the allotted time frame.
You will be expected to document your progress and thoughts during the show. The show will be told online via video and social media, which is why we require you to be an active participant in order to drive the show forward. This includes:
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Born to Learn
Microsoft is introducing a new reality show called “Career Factor” that needs a few outgoing, social media-savvy individuals who need help with their technology careers. Career Factor is a reality show, told online via social media and web videos, where each participant will receive guidance, training, and resources from Microsoft and its partners as they work towards their goals. Starting in January 2011, individuals will have an opportunity to change their lives and advance their career with the help of Microsoft.
Description and General Requirements
Career Factor is seeking unique individuals each of whom will star in their own story arc, and each comprising a part of the show. Each story arc has its own description, application requirements, and goals. A casting call is being held for the story arcs listed below and you may apply to more than one story arc. These story arcs are open to all applicants internationally who are of legal adult age, but please keep in mind there may be required travel to the United States.
Casting will be open between October 13, 2010 and November 15, 2010. After this time, no new applications will be accepted.
If selected, there will be commitments starting in mid-November 2010, such as photo shoots (travel is not anticipated for the photo shoot). The show is scheduled to begin January 3, 2011 and end on May 19, 2011. You will be expected to fulfill your commitments to Career Factor for the entire duration of the show as outlined in a Career Factor participation agreement.
During the show, you will set a personal goal for yourself and, working with the Career Factor team, map out a plan that will enable you to reach that goal. That plan may include, but is not limited to, completing Microsoft training courses (either online or in-person), speaking with experts and mentors, attending conferences, and taking certification exams. You will be expected to complete those activities as needed and work towards your goal during the show, although your goal does not have to be completed in the allotted time frame.
You will be expected to document your progress and thoughts during the show. The show will be told online via video and social media, which is why we require you to be an active participant in order to drive the show forward. This includes:
- Submitting a 3-5 minute video diary each week about Career Factor
- Actively blog about yourself and your Career Factor activities on the Career Factor home page
- Actively post updates about yourself and your Career Factor activities on your social media network (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
- Free training materials to support your goal on Career Factor. This includes training courses, books, and certification exams that would be helpful in meeting your goal.
- Round-trip airfare, lodging, and (1) conference ticket to TechEd North America 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- Free admittance to all Microsoft Certified Career Conferences (a series of online career fairs)
- Subscriptions to TechNet Plus and MSDN
- Access to Microsoft personnel, such as evangelists and product developers
- Personal attention through mentors and the Microsoft community
- Filming equipment (Microsoft Webcam & Handheld camera) for you to keep
- A spotlight in which you can garner significant attention across the tech world