[Welcome to I Want Her Job's Women at Microsoft Week! Today's article is the fourth in a series of five that will help you find out what it's like — and how you can — land your dream job at one of the biggest companies changing the face of business.]
Although Jessica Wicklund has followed an unconventional career path – moving from roles in reporting, to public relations, advertising and now, retail – one thing has remained constant.
“I love communicating and working with people,” Jessica says. “I’m a very social person, and if a career didn’t involve both of those elements, it wouldn’t be for me.”
Now, as a community development specialist for the flagship Microsoft store in Bellevue, it’s Jessica’s role to lead efforts to connect her store, brand and products to the local community. Through in-store workshops, free summer camps and sponsorships, she forges key partnerships with community stakeholders, consumers and even pro-athletes. While her days are anything but predictable, she’ll tell you each one is worth the hard work she puts in, because she’s making an impact on behalf of the brand she loves in the place she calls home.