STUDENTCALENDAR NOVEMBER 2008
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Raise Your Voice!
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elcome to November! What is traditionally a month of thanksgiving also becomes a month of choice every four years, and this year’s presidential election is one of the most historic of our time. The UW Career Center encourages you to study up on the candidates, and cast your vote this November. Your vote is your voice, and it should be heard! At the forefront of many voters’ minds this election season are the economy and job security. The UW Career Center offers tools to help you navigate the ever-changing job market, and assistance in making yourself the absolute best candidate you can be. We’re offering a variety of workshops this month, interactive sessions lead by our career counseling staff. We also have a special event just for seniors, designed to give you the tools and preparation you need to launch successfully into the world of work. We know you’ve got opinions: we see you working the crowds on Red Square and petitioning your fellow students in front of the HUB. So this November, put those opinions to good use: let the Career Center help you make your future great, and make sure you vote for the leader you feel will do the same.
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Q&A With Cisco’s Janelle Sasaki In October, the UW Career Center asked Janelle Sasaki, senior recruiter for Cisco Systems, a few questions. Q:
What was your first job?
A: My first job after graduating from another Pac 10 school (Cal Bear) was to teach English in Japan through the Japan Exchange Teaching Program (JET). It was an amazing experience. I learned about the Japanese culture, language and educational system. And I love Japanese food! Q: How long have you been with Cisco? A: I have been with Cisco for one year. It’s gone by so quickly because I am having fun! Q: What is the best thing about working for Cisco?
Be A Squirrel
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By Briana Keller, from the Husky Career Blog
As much as I dread the end to summer sunshine, I love the increased squirrel activity that accompanies autumn. In the past week, I’ve watched squirrels engaged in all sorts of activities. For instance, this afternoon I saw a squirrel sitting on the HUB lawn eating a chocolate chip cookie and I saw another one chasing down acorns as they fell from a tree near Thomson Hall. On Thursday, I smiled when I saw a squirrel sitting on a bench outside Kane just like he/she was a mini-human. So cute! As we move into the heart of Fall quarter, I encourage all of you to embrace your inner squirrel - plan ahead, work hard, and have a little fun! s301008
T he people! My colleagues are smart, collaborative, and highly motivated. I have three mentors that rock! The culture is resultsoriented, dynamic, and fosters innovation. I feel like I am starting college all over again. I am privileged to represent Cisco on top tier campuses like the University of Washington.
Q: Why do you hire at UW? A:
T he quality of the students. We know that UW students are future leaders of this world.
Q: What’s the worst faux pas a candidate can make in an interview? A: Confuse us with Sysco, the Food Company. (Just joking. This happens more at career fairs.) I believe the worst faux pas is not researching the company you are interviewing for, or asking the interviewer questions about the position. Continued on page 2
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