Career Opportunities for Master Graduates

Patty Lopez, Intel Rane Johnson-Stempson, Microsoft

Amanda Stent, Yahoo! Labs

Agenda

•  Possible career paths with an MS degree •  Finding an industry position •  How to present yourself •  Writing a cover letter & resume that

attracts attention, the importance of your linked-in profile

•  The interview (before, during & after) •  Career Growth & Promotion

Career Paths

Research   Development   Evangelism   Consul6ng  

MS Job Opportunities

•  What •  Where •  When •  How

•  Preparing •  Applying •  Negotiating

•  Eye to the Future

Industry Positions There are many positions for Master graduates: •  Developer •  Program Manager •  Product Manager •  User Experience

Designer •  Tester •  Evangelist •  Consultant •  Researcher (go on to

Grad School)

Many tech jobs aren’t in tech companies •  Government •  Telecommunications •  Education •  Healthcare...

How – Finding Opportunities •  Attend technical conferences and workshops •  Use your professional network •  Use recruiters •  Maintain an updated LinkedIn profile •  Participate in Hackathons, bug bounties and

company campus visits •  Attend Career fairs •  Search broadly

Intel Intel.com/jobs  

Utilize the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to

every person on earth.

Intel’s Vision If it is smart and connected,

it is best with Intel.

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Data Center Client Ultra-Mobile Wearables/IoT

Intel’s IDM Advantage

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Packaging Software

Intel Architecture Product Design

Manufacturing

Co-Optimized Process & Product Co-Optimized Architecture & Software

Best Performance, Power, Security Rapid Product Ramp

Process Technology

Common TOOLS

Common GOALS

Challenging and Rewarding Career Experiences

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Intel  offers  employees  opportuni6es  to  change  roles,  teams  and  even  loca6ons.  Our  employees  have  the  power  to  shape  their  own  careers.  From  hardware  and  soBware  engineers,  to  manufacturing  and  marke6ng  disciplines,  we  look  for  people  who  never  stop  thinking  about  tomorrow.  Our  networks  and  development  opportuni6es  focus  on  advancing  our  employees’  careers  and  suppor6ng  their  success.  

COLLABORATE FOR RESULTS

UNIVERSITIES GOVERNMENTS INDUSTRY

KEY RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

USER EXPERIENCE

ARCHITECTURE

AND DESIGN

SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE

SECURITY AND PRIVACY

INTEGRATED COMPUTING

STRATEGY, PLANNING and COLLABORATION

INTEL LABS EUROPE Sustainable    Intelligent  Systems    

INTEL LABS CHINA China Tech Ecosystem

ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Intel Labs

Deliver  breakthrough    innova6ons  to  fuel    Intel’s  growth  and    

technology  leadership  

intellabsjobs@intel.com  

Data Center Group

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Unleash human potential by providing the data center platforms for the digital services economy

Enterprise IT

Cloud Service Provider

Telco Service Provider

Technical Computing

Server Network Storage

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Perceptual Computing Group

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Add human-like senses to computing devices.

Depth-sensing cameras for natural, intuitive

Interfaces on all form factors

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Client Computing Group Empower the world with the best personal computing experiences

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* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Platform Engineering Group Designing the silicon and the platforms across all of Intel’s product segments

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Platform Engineering Group

INTERNET OF THINGS

COMMUNICATION AND DEVICES

NEW DEVICES

CLIENT COMPUTIN

G DATA CENTER

New Devices Group

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Deliver groundbreaking new device technologies and platforms that inspire and create the best human interaction to our virtual and physical worlds

Smart Devices Platforms for Creators

Internet of Things Group

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Lead the industry in transforming businesses and the way we live by making it simple to create exciting, new IoT solutions

GATEWAY

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

DATA CENTER/ CLOUD THINGS

7 YEARS

SILICON, SOFTWARE AND SECURITY

SCALABILITY

Devices that connect to the Internet integrating greater compute capabilities using data analytics to extract information

THE INTERNET OF

THINGS:

Cloud API Services

Client Software Platforms

Intel Software & Services Group

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SSG enhances computing and connectivity for Intel Architecture across the software ecosystem and through our software products and services.

Network Infrastructure

Cloud and Data Center Products

Intel Developer Zone

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Intel Security Group

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Delivering ubiquitous security to individuals and business on all computing devices

•  Creating differentiated and open platforms for innovation •  Protecting digital identities for personal and transaction security •  Delivering Security Connected at optimal TCO •  Safeguarding our operations, our products and our customers

Consumer  Endpoint Corporate  Endpoint Network  Security Management/Analytics

Network & Gateway Security Consumer Endpoint Corporate Endpoint Management/Analytics

Microsoft

From a PC on every desk and in every home

To a family of devices and services that empower people across the globe

A devices and services company focused on experiences that change

the world.

Through machine learning, we are anticipating the needs in people’s daily routines and providing insight and assistance when they need it most.

We are re-imagining ways for people to interact through hardware, software and new innovative services.

We are reinventing the tools and forms of creative expression through integrated, intelligent and shareable online experiences.

What this means for you •  You get to work on technologies you love

•  There’s strong vertical and horizontal mobility to accelerate your career

•  You get to work side-by-side with some of the smartest people in the industry

•  You can make an enormous impact by affecting billions of people around the world

A devices and services company focused on experiences that change the world.

Operating Systems Engineering

Devices & Studios Engineering

Application & Services Engineering

Cloud & Enterprise Engineering

Microsoft Business Solutions

Technology& Research

Engineering

What does Microsoft Look for in a candidate

•  Raw talent and smarts

•  Self-confidence •  Ability to learn

and adapt •  Honesty and

Integrity •  Creativity and

Passion •  Clear &

organized though process

•  Good communication skills

•  Fit for the team

Yahoo

Careers at Yahoo

Join us and make amazing things happen for our 800 million users around the globe every day Yahoo is the world’s largest start-up. We move fast, show our personality, and are relentlessly focused on inspiring and delighting our users every day.

h2ps://careers.yahoo.com/us/  

How – Presenting Yourself •  Your resume •  Your LinkedIn page •  Your personal website •  Contact info

•  Make sure it is correct! •  Objectives / Skills •  Employment

•  For each job, where (company) and when (time period), job title, and a short bulleted list of your main achievements

•  Education •  Skills •  Think like a search engine

   Person's  Name  Title  Organiza6on  Name  Street  Address  City,  State  and  Zip  Code  (Use  the  same  address  that  will  be  on  the  envelope.)      Dear  Ms.  or  Mr.  (last  name):  (Always  include  the  individual's  name  with  whom  the  le[er  is  addressed)  Opening  Paragraph:    The  opening  paragraph  should  include:    • Why  you  are  wri6ng    • The  name  of  the  posi6on,  field  or  type  of  work  you  are  interested  in    • Where  you  received  no6fica6on  of  the  organiza6on’s  need  for  the  posi6on  you  are  applying  for    • The  opening  paragraph  is  an  ideal  place  to  catch  the  reader's  a[en6on!  Men6on  why  you  are  so  interested  in  the  organiza6on,  how  you  found  out  about  the  organiza6on  and  that  you  believe  you  are  an  ideal  candidate.      Middle  Paragraph(s):  The  middle  paragraph(s)  should  include:    • Why  you  are  interested  in  your  desired  career    • Qualifica6ons  related  to  the  posi6on,  field  or  type  of  work  you  are  applying  for    • Why  you  want  to  pursue  employment  with  the  par6cular  employer    • Make  reference  to  your  resume,  but  do  not  simply  repeat  informa6on;  fill  in  between  the  lines  of  the  resume  in  order  to  help  the  reader  assess  your  skills  and  abili6es  related  to  their  individual  needs.  This  is  the  perfect  6me  to  make  the  employer  want  to  read  your  resume!    • Be  specific,  but  concise;  the  cover  le[er  should  never  be  longer  than  1  page      Closing  Paragraph:  The  closing  paragraph  should  include:  What  the  next  step  of  the  process  is:    • References  have  been  provided  if  requested  in  the  ini6al  adver6sement    • Request  an  interview  and  state  that  you  will  follow  up  in  10  business  days  to  see  if  an  interview  can  be  scheduled    • Request  any  further  applica6on  materials  in  a  clear  and  understandable  manner    • Thank  the  reader  for  their  6me  and  considera6on      Sincerely,    Your  Signature  Your  Typewri[en  Name  

Cover Letter

Standard Resume

Tailor Resume

§  Op6mized  load  6mes  by  40%  by    crea6ng  an  open-­‐source  Apache  module  that  automa6cally  rewrites  web  pages  on  the  Page  Speed  Automa6c  team  

§  Designed  &  built  a  web  console  from  scratch  to  store  &  display  useful  informa6on  about  the  page  rewri6ng  process  for  users  of  mod_pagespeed  

§  JavaScript  used  for  UI/Data  Visualiza6on,  C++  for  sta6s6cs  backend  

 

§  Lead  introductory  computer  science  recita6on  sec6ons  weekly,  150  students  

§  Helped  students  write  and  debug  more  than  500  lines  of  code,  improve  func6onal  &  design  code  during  office  hours  

§  Graded  assignments,  exams,  &  created  mid-­‐term/final  study  guides  

•  What  makes  you  stand  out?  

•  How  do  you  customize  to  that  organiza6on?  

•  Quan6fy  and  use  ac6ve  words:  Led,  Drove,  Collaborated,  Managed  

Linked-in profile •  Create  one  •  Add  background  •  Connect  to  conference  

a[endees,  speakers,  professors,  industry,  people  you  meet-­‐  build  your  network  

•  List  projects,  internships,  jobs  •  Get  recommenda6ons  •  Highlight  ar6cles  or  blogs  

The interview (preparation) •  Call or email alumni @ that company •  Do a mock interview, practice •  Do search about that company & its products & services in the news, twitter,

blogs, annual report •  Prepare for technical questions:

•  String manipulation •  Memory management •  Algorithm optimization •  Research, methodology, design

•  Prepare for Behavioral questions: •  “Tell me about a time when…” •  Situation – Brief, lowest importance •  Scenario- Medium importance •  Behavior – Detailed, high importance •  Outcome – Accomplishments, what you learned, what to do differently

•  Never turn down a reasonable opportunity to interview •  Many companies have interview prep material online •  Have a list of questions

The interview (during) •  Be confident, dress professional •  Take your time •  Ask clarifying questions if your unsure how to

answer a question •  Show them you have done your homework •  You are interviewing them as much as they

are interviewing you, have questions prepared •  Ask is there anything that makes you hesitant

in hiring me, then you can answer and put them to ease

The interview (post) • Send follow up thank you letters or emails to your

interviewers • Stay in touch with your recruiter • Negotiate your job offer:

•  By not negotiating a first salary, an individual stands to lose more than $500,000 by age 60. §  Men are more than four times as likely as women to negotiate a first salary.

•  You can negotiate for things other than salary §  Stock grants, vacation time, job description, etc.

•  Know what you are worth §  Don't discount experience §  Research online §  Talk to peers and mentors

•  Know how much you are willing to compromise •  Use other job offers as leverage

Career  Growth  •  Define clear goals and set expectations for performance •  Document your joint understanding of goals/metrics to move

to the next level •  Proactively meet regularly and make team and manager

aware of progress and performance •  Participate well at meetings (and sit at the table) •  Balance between being nice and making a point •  Be visible to your manager’s manager •  Take on stretch projects to grow visibility and capabilities •  Meet other people in the company over lunch/coffee, job

shadows •  Find or ask for a mentor (formal or informal)

Career  Growth:  Promo=on  

•  Be pro-active about your career plans (you can change your mind any time)

•  Ask for frequent, actionable feedback (from manager, peers)

•  Work with your advocates to build a case for promotion before the decision window opens

•  Talk to folks at the next level about what is expected and how you can narrow the gap

•  Find a sponsor