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

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”

SWE REGION B CONFERENCEPay 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

ANDRINA LUCZON

Northrop Grumman

SDSU Alumni 2006- Computer Engineering