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Pakistani Intern Secures Microsoft London Internship with Rs 30 Lakh Stipend
Pakistani woman shares how she landed internship at Microsoft London with Rs 30 lakh stipend
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Aliza Uppal, a Pakistani intern at Microsoft in London, shares her journey of landing a paid internship worth approximately £24,000 (around Rs 30 lakh). Her experience highlights the competitive nature of tech internships and the importance of prior experience in securing such roles.
- 01Aliza Uppal's internship is part of a 12-month structured placement linked to her university studies.
- 02She completed four to five internships prior to applying at Microsoft to enhance her candidacy.
- 03Her current role focuses on artificial intelligence initiatives aimed at improving AI skills in the UK.
- 04The internship compensation ranges from £18,000 to £24,000 per year, depending on the role and location.
- 05The discussion around her salary sparked debates about the cost of living in London and the competitiveness of tech internships.
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Aliza Uppal, a Pakistani intern at Microsoft in London, recently shared her journey of landing a prestigious internship worth approximately £24,000 annually (around Rs 30 lakh). In a conversation with Hamza Chishtie, Director of Cloud & AI at Microsoft, she detailed her preparation process, which included completing multiple internships to build relevant experience. Aliza is currently engaged in artificial intelligence initiatives aimed at enhancing AI skills across the UK. She described her interview process, which involved several back-to-back rounds. The pay for her internship ranges from £18,000 to £24,000, a figure that has generated mixed reactions online. While some praised her achievement, others criticized the salary as insufficient given London's high living costs. This conversation sheds light on the competitive nature of tech internships and the significance of prior experience in securing such roles.
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The competitive nature of internships at major tech companies like Microsoft highlights the importance of prior experience for candidates.
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