msp[/caption]Welcome abroad, as you all can see by posts frequency my activity on learn and earn have been decreased in recent times due to my hectic schedule (New blog, 4th year study and Microsoft Student Partner Preparation) but now I am back with new tips, techniques and lots of learning and earning ways. So now get to the point about this article, for the last 4 months I was busy participating in Microsoft student partner Rounds. So In this Article I am going to share some information about Microsoft Student Partner (MSP), my journey to become a MSP and some tips to remember during Participation.
First of all let's start with talking about Microsoft Student Partner.....
What is a Microsoft Student Partner ?
The Microsoft Student Partner Program is a university/college Level Program by Microsoft which recognizes top young minds from around the world that are passionate about technology. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop real-world skills to help you succeed in your future career, to help others learn about the technology of today and tomorrow, and to connect with other like-minded students, all whilst having a ton of fun along the way. The tenure is for 1 academic year and can be renewed by the MSP India Team if the MSP has acceptable performance and continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
What Qualities Required in Candidate to become a Microsoft Student Partner?
The ‘ideal candidate’ for MSP would be a passionate and enthusiast individual who wants to learn about new tools and technologies. You would need to have a whole range of skills including excellent time management, organization and communication skills to ensure that you could host successful campus events. An MSP should be comfortable and confident presenting in front of large audiences of both students and faculty members. General marketing skills come in very handy in order to allow you to articulate your ideas effectively when presenting. MSPs are social, friendly and approachable individuals who like to meet new people. You will require the ability work as a team as well as use your own initiative. In summary, MSPs are innovative and creative students who are extremely passionate about technology and who like to help others.
Benefits Given by Microsoft to A Microsoft Student Partner?
As an MSP, a host of benefits are available:
- * Welcome letter
- * MSDN subscription after successful completion of probation period
- * Rewards & Recognition for top performers
- * Networking opportunities
- * Technical training & resources
- * Specific Microsoft events
- * Interactions with MVPs & Microsoft Employees
- * Internship & Recruitment announcements for high performers....
So now let’s talk about this season of Microsoft Student Partner-My Journey to become a MSP....
Every year Microsoft has different Participation Rounds and Rules about Microsoft Student Partner. This year it is divided in 3 Rounds...
Round 1-Registration and Video Submission Round=In this Round you have to Register for the Program and then you have to submit a video about your introduction why you want to become a msp+your area of interest Short description about Microsoft newest technologies (This year We have to speak about windows 8/Internet explorer 10/Windows Azure/Windows Phone). This Round had the 100 points this year.
This round remains same every year just the newest technology part change with time.....The video has a Huge Impact on your selection so don't just speak anything....Always Remember be yourself only yourself not some tom ,dick or Harry...First of all learn about Microsoft Student Partner Advantages like i shared some in my article, then Say some things about your interests-yes your's not someone's else(It Doesn't Matter It belongs to Microsoft Technologies or not) and then say some important points about the technology you want to speak but choose the technology in which you are comfortable have your style in speaking...
Here is my video-Kindly ignore the Background and Background Music :P I know it is not Perfect but that’s the best I can produce : This round is a test of personality and Social Media Presence, As I am a certified Social Media Marketer From Digital Vidya (A well known Social Media Farm) therefore using my social media skills I got more than 5500 views on my YouTube video .
Round 2: App Development Round=in this Round you have to develop Applications on Microsoft technologies, this time technologies were-Windows Phone or/and Windows 8.
This is the mandatory round and application development require lots of time and hard work but it is not impossible yes I repeat not impossible. I made apps on windows Phone as each windows phone app had 50 points and each windows 8 app had 100 points.
Each year app development round has new Microsoft technologies and I am sure next year we will have the windows azure into the consideration as well.
Reference for my learning about Windows Phone-Windows Phone 7 eBook By Charles and Channel 9 windows phone tutorial series. If you are looking for tutorials then please visit my new blog completely dedicated to Microsoft Technologies-Geeks Village-Currently it is new so it does not have enough tutorial but by next year you will have enough content to learn about Microsoft technologies.
Round 3:Imagine Cup Participation: In this Round you have to participate and clear Imagine Cup Quizes. This year we had to clear Round 1 quizzes of Windows Phone/Windows 8/Windows Azure. It had 50 Points and quite easy to clear if you are using visual studio, windows phone and Windows 8. But remember to use Bing+google during the quiz. I cleared all three Quizzes about windows phone, windows 8 and windows azure.
What are the Selection Criteria For Microsoft Student Partner?
A part of being Indian College Student and 17 Years of age, your selection will depend on various factors from your video to number of participation from your college. Microsoft Doesn't disclose the actual parameters but I will give you some important parameters for the selection...
Selection Parameters-Your Video Pitch/Impact + Quality of your applications + No. of Participants from Your college + No. of MSP Present from your College + No. of MSP Present from your College Department (Cs/ece/it etc) + No. of MSP Actively Taking part in MSP activities + Imagine Cup Participation Score + Various Unknown factors which are known to Microsoft's officials only :)....
After The various twists Finally Microsoft Declared the list no.1 of MSP for the season 2012-2013 on 10th December 2012 which had my name as one of the MSP from my college and List No. 2 is Due to release on 21st December 2012.
If you are one of the selected MSP from this Year then Join this Facebook Group Dedicated to this year Microsoft Student Partners-MSP 2012-2013.
Final Words by Me: Microsoft Student Partner is a great Program as I heard From Senior Microsoft Student Partners and I am very glad to be selected as one of them but regardless of the selection I learnt a lot during participation in MSP Program. I want to say that don't get dishearted if you are not selected as MSP as you already have the knowledge of social media marketing+video making+app development+search engine optimization and other participant friends just by taking part in it which cannot be taken away from you ever. Congrats to all the new MSP and Best of Luck to All the Participants for the next year.
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