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SWE SDSU General Body Meeting. March 18, 2014. Membership. Access to scholarships (National/SDSU) Free SWE SDSU shirt Reduced prices to conferences Online SWE Career Center Collegiate member- $50(college career) or $20(year) Future SWE SDSU Officer. San diego county section scholarship.
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SWE SDSU General Body Meeting March 18, 2014
Membership • Access to scholarships (National/SDSU) • Free SWE SDSU shirt • Reduced prices to conferences • Online SWE Career Center • Collegiate member- $50(college career) or $20(year) • Future SWE SDSU Officer
San diego county section scholarship • Due April 1st, 2014 • Number and amount of Scholarships varies year to year • Just fill out the forms and write a simple essay! • Looking specifically for Computer Science majors to apply! • Questions? scholarships@swesandiego.org • Online forms at: www.swesandiego.org/scholarships
Sdg&e eic Tour • Friday March, 21ST : 11-12pm • 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 • Energy Innovation Center: • Smart energy initiatives • Green building practices • Energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart grid, alternative fuel technologies • Talk with Jessica To after meeting!
outreach • Check The Box- This Saturday!! • SWEet- May 3rd Journey to the Center of the Earth 5th-8th Grade Girls
Swe region b conference • Networking with other chapters • Sharing ideas/activities • Career Fair • Recruiters • Company exposure • Informative breakout sessions • SWE SDSU bonding
Swe region b conference Strategic Relationship Building for Career Success • Contacts vs. Connections • Be willing to give first without receiving • Emphasis on quality over quantity • Build relationships before you need them SPEAK UP: How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking • A lot of people are afraid of public speaking • People cannot tell when you are nervous • You know what you are talking about Breaking the Glass Ceiling • Don’t let other people define you! • Own yourself • The “Boss” v “Bossy” Pay Negotiation • On average in CA women are paid more than 10% less than their male counterparts • Gets worse throughout career • Start high, end high • EVERYTHING is up for negotiation • Pay, signing bonus, vacation time, stock options, flexible hours, etc. • Know your worth and be prepared to justify it • www.salary.com • www.paycheckcity.com
fundraising • 4.0 Fundraiser April 21-25 • FLYER REQUIRED! • Flyers will be available at the next meeting, on Facebook, and emailed out. • The fundraiser lasts all week but we want there to be a specific night that a lot of people go together!
elections • NEXT MONTH • If you would like to run for a position next year, please email swesdsupresident@gmail.com by April 4th • Initial meeting • Voted on at April General Body Meeting
AndrinaLuczon • Northrop Grumman • SDSU Alumni 2006- Computer Engineering