SJSU Women in Business

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at our second kick-off event with our lovely and inspiring panelists from Hewlett Packard Enterprise! A special thank you to Janelle Acevedo Maguire, Latha Srinivasan, Sandy Correa, Sharvari Deshpande, and Jennie Hou for sharing their invaluable insights and guidance on navigating the workforce. Your contributions were truly appreciated and inspiring. We also greatly appreciate our wonderful members who joined us for this enriching experience! We hope that you've gained valuable insights into the dynamic realms of business and technology because we know we have. Thank you for being a part of our community. Follow our Instagram for more updates! @sjsuwib

For students, by students! 🔊 Introducing SJSU LILAC (LCOB Interorganizational Leadership Advancement Committee)! We are here to provide all business students and clubs with a medium to connect and grow professionally! Our focus is on developing events that resonate with students, in conjunction with LCOB academics and organizations. Students will soon have the oppurtunity to attend new fireside chats, company tours, DEI panels, collab events, and so much more!! We are so thrilled to be partnering with the Management Information Systems Association at SJSU, SJSU GBSA, San Jose Consulting Group, SHRM at SJSU, Financial Management Association of SJSU, Black Business Student Association (BBSA)- San Jose State University, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP),  Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), SJSU Women in Business, SJSU Marketing Association, Latino Business Student Association - San Jose State University🌟 Thank you Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU, SJSU Career Center, and San Jose State University Alumni Association for providing LILAC clubs with the many opportunities to come this Fall! Follow us on Instagram @sjsulilac to learn more!

Last week, we celebrated May the 4th with our Star Wars themed LCOB Carnival School Year Finale! A huge thank you to the students, faculty, staff and alumni who joined us. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to organizing and planning the inaugural event. We appreciate the student leaders and clubs for their creativity, commitment to excellence and dedication to making this event a huge success! 💫 Did you attend? Feel free to share your favorite moments with us in the comments below! ✨ SHRM at SJSU ✨ SJSU Marketing Association ✨ Financial Management Association of SJSU ✨ Latino Business Student Association - San Jose State University ✨ SJSU Women in Business ✨ SJSU Career Center ✨ San Jose State University Alumni Association ✨ San Jose State University

I couldn’t have had a better experience at the first ever LCOB Carnival School Year Finale! I’m truly humbled to have won the SJSU College of Business All Around Outstanding Student Award alongside Hector Gonzales who won the All Around Outstanding Alumni Award and Jessica Te, MBA who won Outstanding Alumni of Graduation within One Year. I’m super proud of my team with SJSU GBSA for taking home the Outstanding Mentorship Initiatives Award. Shoutout to Truc Tran for winning GBSA Outstanding Student and John Duarte for being GBSA’s honorable student leader. None of this year’s success would have been possible without you two and the contributions of other graduate business students like Yasmine Taghi, Andrew Cormier, Brisia Martinez, and Jessica Randev. Of course huge thank you to our incredible faculty advisor, David Czerwinski. This event was a huge project and a lot of people stepped up to make it possible including Dean Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan who guided our planning process and believed in us students to turn this into a reality. Thank you to Shambhavi S. and Lasya Reddy Kotha from SJSU Women in Business for your incredible event management skills and hyper productive mindsets that made the fun of this event possible. It’s been amazing working with Charvi Choudhary and Kim Nguyen from the SJSU Marketing Association. You all used your marketing skills to bring so much hype to this event for a great turnout. And of course we can’t forget about Jesse Flaris who filmed and edited our LCOB Star Wars Movie. It was a great experience to work with Isabel Perez and Alexandra Phan from SHRM at SJSU. Thank you for using your HR skills to keep operations organized behind the scenes and configure our award/recognition process. Props to Jasmine Alvarado and the Latino Business Student Association - San Jose State University for using your powerful community building skills to engage alumni in this event. It was great meeting you Sean O. from Financial Management Association of SJSU. You really pulled through to help execute the event and keep things moving smoothly. Things looked bleak with the rain, but Bobbi Makani-Lim from the SJSU Career Center stepped in to save the day reserving the gym last minute for us. Achieving something great often seems like it’s very far away, but this experience taught me that everything you need to be successful and everything you could ever need to be an amazing leader is already standing right in front of me at San Jose State University. Thanks again to everyone! This has definitely been my highlight experience as a student at SJSU! Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU

We sincerely thank everyone who joined us at the Women at Work panel with Intel Corporation! A special thank you to Hannah Coutand, Fernanda Prata, Kai Kawelo, and Karla de Jong for generously sharing their invaluable insights and guidance on navigating the workforce. Your contributions were truly appreciated and inspiring. A few key takeaways: - Don't let a lack of technical expertise limit your potential. Embrace opportunities that resonate with your interests and strengths, focusing on your ability to learn and contribute in unique ways. - Cultivate a robust professional network that spans industries and disciplines. Consistent networking opens doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and valuable insights throughout your career journey. - Seek roles and organizations that align with your personal values and professional aspirations. A harmonious cultural fit fosters a fulfilling work environment where you can thrive and make meaningful contributions. - Engage in student programs, internships, and extracurricular activities to expand your skill set and network. These experiences offer valuable learning opportunities and connections that can propel your career forward. - Attend tech meetups and industry events to stay updated on trends, connect with like-minded professionals, and gain valuable insights into emerging technologies and practices. - Reach out to individuals within your target companies to gain insights into their work culture and expectations. Building meaningful connections can provide valuable guidance and potentially open doors to future opportunities. - Conduct comprehensive research on the company, interviewer, and position before interviews. This preparation demonstrates your genuine interest and readiness to contribute effectively to the organization. We also greatly appreciate our fantastic members who joined us for this enriching experience! We trust that you've gained invaluable insights into the dynamic realms of business and technology. Thank you for being a part of our community.

Thank you so much to those who joined us to visit the Intel office! We want to thank Intel Corporation for allowing us to visit their beautiful office. We also want to thank Sunita P Shenoy for coordinating this event. A few key takeaways: - Intel's global presence extends across multiple countries, facilitating its mission to develop technology that positively impacts lives worldwide. - From USBs to chip factories, Intel's relentless pursuit of innovation drives its quest to revolutionize the way people interact with technology. - Intel prioritizes product leadership, open platforms, scalable manufacturing, and nurturing its workforce to drive innovation and make a positive impact on society and the environment. - Intel prioritizes product leadership across Client Computing, data centers & AI, Networks & Edge, Accelerated Computing Systems & Graphics, Automotive technology, and Foundry Services, aiming to innovate in diverse technological domains. - Guided by core values, Intel integrates AI advancements into sectors like education, health, finance, retail, government, energy, automotive, manufacturing, and telecommunications, for transformative global impact. We also want to extend our gratitude to our wonderful members who joined us for this enriching experience! We hope you gained valuable insights into the world of business and technology. We believe that the tour emphasized the critical role of mentorship and self-awareness in shaping career paths. We extend our sincere gratitude to Intel for providing such enriching learning experiences. With its headquarters in Santa Clara and global presence, Intel remains at the forefront of technology innovation, impacting sectors such as education, healthcare, finance, retail, government, energy, automotive, manufacturing, and telecommunications.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our Interview Prep workshop with Amazon! A special thank you goes out to our wonderful speaker, Rebecca Breasher, Sr. Program Manager for generously imparting her insights and discussing her roles and responsibilities at Amazon. She gave us tips and pointers on all aspects of interviewing including, preparation, interview etiquette, and what to look for in an interview. Preparation is essential for interview success. Research the company's career page, especially focusing on the relevant division, and understand why you're interested in working for them. Utilize resources like Glassdoor for interview questions but take them with a grain of salt. Prepare examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to showcase your experiences effectively. Maintain proper interview etiquette to leave a positive impression. Arrive 5-10 minutes early, pause before answering questions, and always ask questions at the end tailored to the job description. In-person interviews require attention to details such as handshakes, eye contact, and presenting a professional resume/portfolio. Understand the interview process, typically involving an initial application, recruiter call, introductory interview with a hiring manager, and final interview with the team. Interviewers seek both hard and soft skills. Highlight hard skills like platform knowledge, and data analysis, and soft skills such as stakeholder management and confidence. Keep a record of accomplishments for example, review interviewers' profiles on LinkedIn, and craft a concise "Tell me about yourself" pitch. Most importantly, remain engaged, take your time with examples, and always ask questions proactively. Thank you for joining us in this eye-opening experience. Stay tuned for more valuable insights and opportunities coming soon!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for our recent workshop featuring the insightful Carmen Perry. A special thanks to Carmen Perry, ACC for her invaluable contributions and enlightening perspectives. Carmen shed light on how internal saboteurs can obstruct personal growth, emphasizing the significance of self-reflection in assessing their impact accurately. During the event, we formed groups centered around predominant saboteurs, delving deep into the emotions and self-deception associated with them. This exercise underscored the importance of acknowledging and confronting these inner barriers to regain control over our lives. The key insights emphasized the idea that our greatest obstacle often originates within ourselves. Carmen Perry highlighted the empowerment in recognizing our ability to shape our decisions and take control of our lives, regardless of the internal barriers we may face. Thank you for being part of this enlightening experience; stay tuned for more enriching insights and opportunities on the way!

Stay tuned for an upcoming exciting announcement from a few of our #sjsubusiness clubs! ✨ SHRM at SJSU ✨ SJSU Marketing Association ✨ Financial Management Association of SJSU ✨ Latino Business Student Association - San Jose State University ✨ SJSU Women in Business ✨ SJSU Career Center ✨ San Jose State University Alumni Association

Thank you so much to those who joined us to visit The BILL office! We want to express appreciation towards our lovely panelists, Nicole Goetz, Kruti Pandya, Kassie Chaney (she/her), Mary L. Stephens, and Daniel Aranibar for graciously sharing insights into their roles and responsibilities within the company. They provided invaluable advice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and proactive approaches to seeking guidance. Strategies discussed included networking, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and making specific mentorship requests to advance professionally and personally. A few key takeaways: • Network on LinkedIn and in-person career events to seek mentorship. • Embrace curiosity; don’t hesitate to ask questions and don't worry about judgment • Take the lead in conversations when meeting someone new. You are responsible for getting the most out of it. • When seeking mentorship, be specific about your needs and respectful of their time. Research your mentor's background to align with your career interests and goals, and seek guidance tailored to your needs, including interview preparation. We also want to extend our gratitude to our wonderful members who joined us for this enriching experience! We hope you gained valuable insights into the world of business and technology. We trust that the tour highlighted the invaluable role of mentorship and self-awareness in shaping career paths. Our heartfelt thanks go to the company for fostering such enriching learning opportunities.