Hi guys and gals,
There is a TON going on in the next two weeks, here it is all layed out, plan accordingly! If you’re still looking for summer work now would be a great time to touch up your resume and take advantage of all these great opportunities!
Remember, everything can be found on these calendars:
http://flatline.cs.washington.edu/orgs/acm/events/
http://www.cs.washington.edu/affiliates/studentoutreach.html
0.) CAREER FAIR!!!
When: Tue, January 25, 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: CSE Atrium
What: It’s just like Fall again! There is likely more emphasis on hiring for internships, but likely to be full time opportunities still around. A current list of companies that will participate in our winter recruiting fair may be viewed here: http://www.cs.washington.edu/affiliates/meetings/recruit-co-1011-winter.html
1.) Resume Review:
When: Tue, January 18, 3pm – 6pm
Where: CSE Atrium
Description: HR experts from several local high-tech will provide individual resume tips to our CSE undergraduates. Strong resumes are essential for obtaining job interviews and student resumes in any stage can benefit greatly from a review from our experts. Students can attend either the 3:00 or 4:30 sessions, no reservations necessary. Bring at least 4 copies of your resume—initial drafts are fine!
2.) Microsoft Tech Fest
When: Wed, January 19, 6pm – 8pm
Where: CSE Atrium
Description: It’s all about us meeting you and you meeting us, and all of us geeking out over some crazy tech stuff. Talk, ask questions, or just mingle with your fellow techies! Check out demos from Windows Phone 7, SharePoint, MSN Mobile, Internet Explorer and more from the developers who actually work on these teams! Bring your questions, geek out on some sweet technology and see where Microsoft is going next. A recruiter will be on hand to talk about how you can Be What’s Next. Fulltime and intern positions are still available – bring your resume! Stop by anytime between 6:00pm and 8:00pm and enter to win an Xbox 360 & Kinect bundle, Zune HD or other sweet prizes! Free food from Jimmy John’s will be provided!
3.) UI Evolution Info Session
When: Thu, January 20, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: CSE Atrium
Description: A tech talk / info session from a company you may not have heard of! There will be food and likely swag. Check out the website: http://www.uievolution.com/
4.) Cisco Info Session
When: Mon, January 24, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: EE 105
Description: Cisco is more than just routers. We are the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Since 1984, Cisco has led in the innovation of IP-based networking technologies, including routing, switching, security, TelePresence, unified communications, video, and wireless. The company’s responsible business practices help ensure accountability, business sustainability, and environmentally conscious operations and products.
Please join us for this exciting session! Dinner will be served plus a FLIP Video Raffle. For more information, please visit www.cisco.com/go/universityjobs.
5.) Facebook Tech Talk
When: Wed, January 26, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: EE 105
Description: Facebook is back again. They had a pretty awesome Tech Talk last time around (super interesting). Definitely come check it out!
6.) Mock Technical Interview
When: Thu, January 27, 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Where: Career Center
Description: Our Winter Mock Technical Interviews will once again allow CSE students to experience a 40 minute one-on-one technical question and answer session with actual interviewers from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Primavera Solutions and many more. The Winter Mock Technical Interviews will be held on Thursday, January 27 from 6:00-8:15 pm. Reservation information will be provided shortly. Reservations for the interviews will be taken on a seniority priority basis.
7.) ACM WINTER FEST!!!!!
When: Friday, February 18, 6pm – 9pm
Where: CSE Atrium
Description: Mark your calendar! It’s like fall fest all over again! Come celebrate surviving half the quarter or your newly acquired internship or full time position with all your CSE friends. For sure Food, drinks, board games, video games, and music will be provided. If you think any other fun activities should happen at Winterfest send your suggestions to the ACM offices.
That’s all folks! (Really, seriously, that was only 650+ words of announcements). But that’s about half the quarter of events. Add our calendars and twitter!
Chris Raastad
ACM SPAMMMM….ER