EMPLOYER EVENT: Student-Industry Meet and Greet

Tuesday, October 23

5-7pm

RSVP by publishing your resume to a Resume Book by clicking on the big green button here:  www.engr.uw.edu/coop

Questions?  Ask Ana!  wieman@uw.edu

Once you RSVP we’ll share full details about who is coming, where the event will be held.  We’ll also share the activity we’ve planned to help you make the most of this valuable networking opportunity to help you get that job!

This will be a great opportunity to meet employers who are hiring:

·         students for internships and co-op jobs

·         upcoming grads for full-time entry-level engineering jobs

Structured event will ensure that all students get a chance to talk with employers and:

·         Have the opportunity to learn more about the company

·         Tell employers what students are looking for in employment

·         Share resumes and contact information

Tutors needed for EE Core Courses

HKN is looking for volunteers to tutor EE students in introductory EE classes (215, 233, and 235). We would ask that all tutors have attained at least a 3.5 in the class they wish to tutor. This is a great way to mentor students new to EE, and get valuable tutoring experience.

·         Tutoring will be held in the EE atrium from 11:00 to 1:00 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

·         Please note that you do not have to tutor all the intro classes, it is perfectly fine to only tutor the class, or classes you feel comfortable with.

·         There is also no minimum time requirement, it is totally acceptable to only tutor for one hour a week.

If you are interested, please contact hkn@ee.washington.edu.

Interview skills workshop

SPEAK with Power-Get That Job!

Have you ever applied for jobs or a promotion only to be passed over for someone else after the interview? Are you suspecting that your interview skills are to blame? Then come to the Husky Toastmasters Open House to learn five key skills necessary to effectively communicate with your audience, especially when your audience is a hiring manager.

PLACE: SCHMITZ 580
DATE: Thursday, OCT. 25
TIME: 12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
PRICE: FREE

Our guest presenter is Leo Novsky -- an award winning speaker and a gifted speech coach whose dynamic, humorous and inspirational approach is sure to help you speak with power! He has won numerous speaking competitions, taught lectures, led workshops, and helped many job seekers overcome their fear of speaking and master the art of the interview.

At the end of the hour, Leo will lead a short panel discussion to answer your questions about interview skills with local experts, so you can be prepared for your next interview and GET THAT JOB!

SDET Job openings at Microsoft

SDET Role at Microsoft.

Are you passionate about working on some of the most important problems at Microsoft? Do you have that itch to work on cutting edge technologies? If so, come join the Windows Server and Cloud Division and help us release the technologies to make Windows Server the best platform on the planet.

The Windows Server team is comprised of a broad set of technologies including PowerShell, WS-Management, WMI, BITS, WSUS, Group Policy, Server Manager, Windows Roles Deployment and others, and we currently have openings in several areas. These technologies are focused on lowering the cost of managing the Windows environment in public and private clouds. Since the release of Windows 7 and Server R2, we have shipped key components of a common management platform on which developers can build manageable applications and services which enable IT Pros and Data Center Hosters to automate and manage their environments. But there is much more work still to be done on current and future versions of Windows.

We are looking for strong Software Development Engineers in Test, fluent in C# with a lot of passion for resolving complex problems. This is a unique opportunity to join a mature group in the infancy of building exciting new technologies for the future which have the potential to make a huge contribution for the company and its customers.

Primary responsibilities include feature design and planning, engaging with customers and partners, creating test strategies, applying programming skills to implement create a fully automated testing environment and coordinating deliverables with peers, cross-groups, and cross-disciplines.

Qualifications:
- C# development experience.
- Understanding of diverse testing methodologies (fuzz testing, pairwise testing, unit testing).
- Passion for delivering our features to an unprecedented level of quality.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and work efficiently in an agile environment.
- A BS in Computer Science or related field is required.

Carlson Civic Fellowship applications are due Friday, October 19

The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is pleased to announce three PAID FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for sophomore, junior, and senior students at the University of Washington.

Through the Carlson Civic Fellowship program, the Carlson Center will be able to hire three Fellows to work at three local non-profits.  The host sites for 2013 Carlson Civic Fellows will be:

-          American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

-          Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

-          ROOTS Young Adult Shelter

Students selected as Carlson Civic Fellows will commit to working with their community non-profit 10 hours per week from January-June 2013 and will receive a $2,000 stipend for their work.

In addition to their work with their host site, Carlson Civic Fellows will also:

-          Participate in two 3-credit Community-Based Leadership (CBL) courses offered through the Carlson Center.  Students will participate in one CBL course during both Winter and Spring Quarters.

-          Participate in monthly advising sessions with a Carlson Center staff member

-          Participate in an MLK Day of Service Project on Monday, January 21, 2013

-          Present on their Fellowship experience at the University of Washington’s Spring Celebration of Service & Leadership on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Brief descriptions of the three fellowship opportunities are below.  For a detailed description of each opportunity, more information about Carlson Civic Fellowship requirements, and application materials, please visit the Carlson Center website: http://depts.washington.edu/leader/fellowships/carlsonfellows.html.  Applications must be received by Friday, October 19 at 5:00 PM.

Questions?  Contact David Hlebain, 206.616.2885 or engage@uw.edu

2013 Pride FoundationScholarship Application Available Now!

Pride Foundation and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) are proud to announce that the 2013 Scholarship Application is now available!  More than $500,000 will be awarded from 50 different scholarships during this cycle.

Pride Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships to current and future leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight ally community from or studying in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. GSBA scholarships are specifically for students in Washington.

Our scholarships take into account a wide variety of experiences and academic levels.  All scholarships require that students demonstrate a commitment to LGBTQ advocacy and equal rights in their community. Leadership can take many different forms and we encourage everyone to share their vision with us and apply now!

The application will close on January 31, 2013 at 5:00pm PST. 

Word of mouth is one of the top ways students learn about our scholarship program. Your assistance in sharing this information is very much appreciated. To share information about the scholarship program on Facebook please post this URL: http://www.pridefoundation.org/apply-today-scholarship-application-online.

Electronics Instrumentation Products Prototyping Engineering Intern

Contact:  Ravi                             E-mail ID: ravidak@msn.com

Desired Educational Qualification:

Final Year Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, maintaining a 3.3/4.0 or higher GPA.

Duration of Work:

Initially 20-hours to start with; further more hours will be approved, upon satisfactory performance and based on program funding approvals.

Required Skills:

Skilled in: AC / DC Circuit Design, Embedded System Application Design and Development, Embedded C/C++/Java Programming, Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Wi-Fi communication layers integration development, ability to soldering and circuits making to casing to cut metals/glasses/tubes and welding/gluing/packing to finish prototype models.  We are looking for your hands-on skills, engineering design and products development skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills, and working well with others in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Other Requirements:

·         Applicants must be 18-years or older, possess a valid driver’s license and their own transportation, and provide 2-3 professional references.

·         Applicants must be: US Citizens, Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), valid work-permit or work-visa holders.

·         Applicants must reside in the local greater Seattle-Tacoma, WA region.