Microsoft’s “bae interns” pitch a mistake, the company is taking steps to address it

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Published onJuly 6, 2016

published onJuly 6, 2016

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We reported yesterday on a Microsoft recruiting pitchto potential interns that went viral. The story revolved around an email sent from the company’s recruiting team that was posted on Twitter and subsequently retweeted and liked by hundreds of astounded web denizens.

Here’s an example of the many tongue-in-cheek responses to the email:

You wake the next morning with no memory of how you got home, and all your computers now have WIndows 10 on them.

— The Relaxed Dragon (@Tehrasha)July 6, 2016

We reached out to Microsoft to confirm the veracity of the email and to get their reaction, and they were kind enough to respond:

The email was poorly worded and not in keeping with our values as a company. We are looking into how this occurred and will take appropriate steps to address it.

And so, that should put the matter to bed. Every company has its share of online faux pas, and we appreciate the company setting the record straight and promising to address the issue. Let us know in the comments if you think Microsoft’s response is too little, too much, or just right.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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