Sponsors: IEEE & the CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science • www.ecs.csus.edu/career

Many faculty have asked that we set up a location where their students can sign in when they attend Career Day 2008 on Monday.  We will have folders with class sign-in lists that faculty provide us with at the reception desk outside of the University Union Ballroom.  Many faculty are using the event with its many technical seminars and job fair as a class assignment or a class substitute that day.  We are more than happy to accommodate faculty wishes.
The final draft flyer including the six seminars is above.  ALL students should attend - from the most timid freshmen through the most talented graduate student.  We also expect high school and community college students to attend.  If you know any they are welcome.  The information that students receive at Career Day can make a huge difference in the recruitment, retention, and graduation of our students.
Alumni are also invited.  If you know someone who is struggling with their job search or with their current employment situation be sure to tell them they are welcome.
We have added a number of companies and also dropped a number of companies.  The market is definitely fluctuating so it is important that all students get information about their career options and make contact for later networking.  There are 130 companies at this point with 4141 openings.  I have heard that this may be the last push for some state agencies before the hiring freeze goes into effect.  Even those who think that they will be guaranteed a job with their current employer should plan to attend.  Things change...
Lastly, faculty should plan to attend the event.  The companies who attend are frequently represented by CSUS ECS alumni.  They absolutely love seeing their esteemed professors and the support staff again and telling you about how what you taught them is being applied in the real world.  Come and hear for yourself how your work is making a difference in a life and in the world.  You will not be disappointed... unless you miss this event.
Thank you for your continued support.

Cici

Do’s and Don’t for Career Day

Here are some comments from employers who attended previous Career Days... I saved them to share with you before you make the same mistakes at Career Day 2008

DO’S:

RESEARCH THE COMPANY BEFORE YOU ATTEND A JOB FAIR
"People who impressed me were the ones who checked out the website and read up on the company and knew about the positions we had."
FOLLOW UP WITH COMPANIES THAT INTEREST YOU!
" I am most impressed and most likely to schedule interviews with students who send a thank you note with a copy of their resume after a job fair. It shows that they take initiative and that they are really interested in my company.... "

DON’T’S:

DON’T ANSWER A CELL PHONE WHEN YOU HAVE THE RECRUITER’S OR INTERVIEWER’S ATTENTION!  
TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE BEFORE YOU ENTER THE EVENT!
"A student’s cell phone rang at the job fair and he had to attend to his message, while being interviewed by a manager."
DON’T WALK IN TO A JOB FAIR UNPREPARED!
"I was shocked that some people arrived unprepared at Career Day not knowing anything about the company."
DON’T TELL THE INTERVIEWER THE JOB SOUNDS BORING...
"I had one student who said that the type of work I do can get boring at times. Okay, he’d rather do something else. Well, he’s a CompSci major, so guess what? He’ll be doing my job because he’s an application developer..." 

We now have 130 companies signed up for the event. Companies are hiring for student and career positions as well as for experienced professionals. I can get us to the day of the event but the day of the event requires the help of 120+ students and alumni.  You can sign up very easily by clicking on the "Help Sign-up Career Day 2008" showing at the top of the picture in the center of the Career Services Office web page at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career. 

I am asking people to sign up for just one hour.  That is all it takes if we can get everyone to help.  6 days before the event I will be sending email to all of the volunteers with detailed instructions. This is what you will find on my link.

Setup:
Will help the companies from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Career Day with any setup they require.
This section is full

Door People:
Greet the students and alumni at the door throughout the day. Distribute seminar info and company lists to attendees.
(Students sign up in 1-hour increments)
This section is full

Teardown:
Will be on hand to help with the tear down including helping the companies take down their displays and returning it to their cars.
(Takes 30-40 min when fair ends at 3)
1 more volunteer needed

Food Servers:
Over see the serving of sweet rolls and coffee in the morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
1 more volunteer needed

Backpack Check-in Table
Take students backpacks just inside the door. Put a number on the backpack and give the corresponding number to the owner.
(Students sign up in 1 hour increments)
5 more volunteers needed

Career Day 2008 promises to be the biggest event ever hosted by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.  We have 130 companies attending the day long event in the University Union Ballroom (8 am to 3 pm). With this many companies attending it will be easy to get overwhelmed if you do not have a well developed strategy.  A little bit of work in advance of the event can make a big difference for your overall success in connecting with the right company.  

I would suggest that you use Career Day 2008 as an opportunity to gather information about the various companies that hire individuals with your major and to establish contacts for future networking in companies that interest you. 

Here is a recipe for success on how to approach a career fair- before, during and after:
First scan the list of job fair attendees and select the companies that interest you the most and check out their web pages. The complete list is at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.
Identify companies attending the job fair that are recruiting your major and rank according to your interest.
Tailor your resume for the companies that you are interested in. You will probably need more than one version of your resume and you will want to change the objective as necessary.
 
On the day of the fair, approach companies that interest you the most first. Make contact and get information. ASK QUESTIONS!
If you are interested GET A BUSINESS CARD AND PICK UP COMPANY LITERATURE and leave a resume.
Send a thank you letter/email and attach another copy of your resume!

The types of questions you should be asking:

Open ended questions rather than the typical  "Are you hiring?" questions will allow you to gain the most useful information. Here are some examples:
What types of career possibilities are there for CE (BME, CM, CPE, CS, ME, MET) in your company?
What type of training programs do you have?
What types of projects does your company work on?
What kinds of projects might I expect to work on in my first years with your company? What kind of growth might I expect?
What is a typical day like?
What makes someone successful in your company?
What do you like best about your field/company?
What advice would you give a person seeking work in your industry?
Can you give me the names of anyone else I should talk with given my interests? (You will have to identify your interests at  this point).
May I have your business card? (For future contact).

RagingWire Enterprise Solutions (RES) is delighted to be attending Career Day 2008.  We hire CS, CpE and EEE candidates.  Our company provides flexible managed service solutions and premium IT infrastructure for data-intensive, enterprise companies. We host and manage the growing technology needs of our Fortune 1000 clients, so they don’t have to. By capitalizing on our IT infrastructure and expertise, our clients reduce their IT costs, accelerate their time to market, and keep their focus on business rather than technology.

In October 2007 RagingWire Enterprise Solutions was named on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000
 
We are currently hiring for multiple positions in the Software Development Department, Operations Engineering Department and Engineering Department. Please drop by our table to discuss opportunities and leave off a resume.

Meredith Higgins
HR Generalist
RagingWire Enterprise Solutions
 	

SIEMENS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC.

Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc. (STS), headquartered in Sacramento, CA, is the number one supplier of light rail vehicles in North America with more than 1,000 light rail vehicles ordered in the U.S. and Canada. They hire EEE ME and MET majors. The company is also known as one of the leading providers for rail equipment, services and systems integration for public transportation and Class 1 Railroads. STS has the only permanent light rail manufacturing facility on U.S. soil.

Siemens’ North American presence in transportation started in 1975 with a joint venture with Duewag Corp. to complete the Edmonton light rail vehicle order. In 1980, San Diego became the first Siemens U.S. order. After early assembly activities in Pittsburgh, PA, the U.S. vehicle assembly facility moved to Sacramento, CA, to better serve a growing light rail market on the West Coast. Between 1992 and 1995, two new vehicle assembly buildings were built at French Road with over 190,000 sq. ft. of subassembly, vehicle assembly and office space. In 2006, Siemens completed its carshell manufacturing center, which included an additional 20,000 sq. ft., for a paint and finishing center.

The STS product portfolio includes traction electrification, propulsion systems, rail automation, rolling stock and integrated services for light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail and locomotives, all complemented by extensive experience in project management and forward looking service concepts for innovative, safe and reliable transportation solutions. 

 
IMPRESSIVE FACTS

Siemens supplies one out of every 3 light rail vehicles in North America.
Since the 1970’s, STS has partnered with many transit progressive cities in the U.S. such as, Portland, Denver and Houston, making STS both globally competitive and an integral partner in America’s transportation infrastructure.
Siemens supplies OCS lines and traction substations for over a dozen American cities.
Moving more than 7.4 millions riders, our solutions help control the world’s largest subway system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Siemens employs over 18,000 transportation systems employees globally.

Come meet Siemens Representatives at Career Day 2008!

Cici –
 
Thanks for the information. Looking forward to Career Day 2008. I have shared this with all the reps from the different Divisions of DWR that will be in attendance next Monday.  Please share this address for most up-to-date information with CSUS Students and Alumni about jobs with DWR: 
http://www.water.ca.gov/jobs
 
Looking forward to a great turnout at Career Day 2008!
 
See you then.
 
Alvin Prakash
Civil Engineer, Water Resources
Division of Safety of Dams 
California Department of Water Resources

Title:  ENGINEERING MAJORS - MAR 12 2008 - SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING - "SPEED AND ANGELS" - US NAVY FIGHTER PILOT ACTION DOCUMENTARY - ENGINEERING MAJORS  

The US Navy will host a special screening of the action documentary "Speed and Angels" for Engineering students. Guest speakers include a Navy pilot and a Navy Engineer.
Location: Riverside Hall Room 1012. Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Arrive early because space is limited. Refreshments will be available. 
 
The US Navy will also attend Career Day 2008 on March 10th in the University Union Ballroom from 8 AM to 3 PM and the Government Agency Career Fair on March 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM in the University Ballroom. Be sure to stop by the table.

Navy Week in Sacramento will be March 9th thru March 16th. There will be various events in the Sacramento area. The Navy Blue Angels Flight Surgeon will be speaking at CSU Sacramento on March 14th (SEQUOIA HALL, Rm 456) at 830 AM.  The Navy Blue Angels will perform at the Capital Air Show on 15 MARCH and 16 MARCH at Mather Field.

The US Navy Officer Program will be at Career Day 2008.  Drop by and learn about flying and the other fabulous careers the Navy has!

Contact:

LTJG Jay Hyler
Human Resources Officer
Diversity Leadership
Sunrise Corporate Center
2880 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 122
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Tel:  916.631.7596
Cell: 916.869.7888
Fax: 916.631.7406
Email:  or13_sf@cnrc.navy.mil
http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/noru/orojt/generalofficer.htm
 
~ accelerate your life... NAVY ~
 

Hi Cici
 
My team currently has an open position for a Java Software Engineer. This is a college hire position so I thought I would come to you guys and see if you help me with some recruiting.

A description of the position is below. If any students are interested, please have them send their resumes to me at adrian.cowham@hp.com. Thanks for your time…once again.

Adrian


ProCurve is looking for a Java Software Developer to be part of the Network Access Control (NAC) team. The NAC team is responsible for delivering ProCurve’s Identity Management solution, which is the cornerstone of ProCurve’s Adaptive Edge strategy. Our Identity Management solution is an enterprise application responsible for automatically provisioning Network Users as they log into the network and works in conjunction with our Endpoint Integrity solution which is responsible for evaluating the "health" of a connecting endpoint. This is a client-server application written 100% in Java, all candidates must have a firm grasp of the J2SE SDK and must be well versed in topics such as...
Java Data Structures
Benefits of one data structure over another
When to use specific data structures
Java Threading and Concurrency
OO Design Patterns
Client-server architecture
Just in time compilation (JIT)
Other skills that are considered a plus are:
J2EE experience
Networking knowledge (i.e. how a switch works, switch vs. hub vs. router, ARP, etc...)
Security (i.e. 802.1X, PKI, etc...)
This position will offer a fast-paced development environment that recognizes individuals for innovative solutions and quality products. Innovators needed.



HP will be at Career Day 2008!  Drop by and meet the HP team!!!

Dreaming about graduating, landing a good job with a good company, making good money with opportunities for professional and personal growth?  Quit dreaming!  American Cast Iron Pipe Company is hiring engineers and construction majors for technical marketing positions with its American Ductile Iron Pipe and SpiralWeld Pipe sales divisions.  Founded in 1905 in Birmingham, Alabama, AMERICAN is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ductile iron pipe, fire hydrants and valves for the waterworks industry, and electric-resistance steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industry.  Its diversified product line also includes spiral-welded steel pipe in diameters up to 144 inches, fire pumps, centrifugally cast steel tubes, static castings and fabricated assemblies.  AMERICAN is a great place to work.  Employees enjoy exceptional benefits, including profit sharing, medical and dental coverage, paid vacations and holidays, a 401K plan and tuition reimbursement. AMERICAN also has openings for mechanical, civil, industrial and other engineers with interests in technical fields.

American Cast Iron Pipe is hoping to meet you at Career Day 2008!  Be there!
 

Sacramento State Faculty and Staff:

Interested in joining Sac State students in an Alternative Break? Alternative Break is a short-term community based service project in the Sacramento region.

FOCUS ON: Alternative Break Program

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Find out how you can get involved in a full day volunteer service project by attending an information session. Please also encourage the students you teach/work with to become involved in local service by promoting the following information.  Thank you.

Sac State students - get involved by participating in Alternative Break - Spring 2008. Alternative Break will take place during spring break, Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4; students can choose to participate from one to five days in local service projects. Team up with other Sacramento State students to work on projects throughout the week with organizations such as the American River Parkway Foundation, Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, Habitat for Humanity, and Sacramento Tree Foundation with Monday commemorating César Chávez.

Interested in participating in Alternative Break – Spring 2008?

RSVP online at www.csus.edu/cec/altbreak to attend one of the following information and sign-up meetings.

Tuesday, March 04, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM, UU Orchard Suite III (2nd floor)
Wednesday, March 05, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM, UU Walnut (2nd floor)

Join us on Facebook and invite your friends to Alternative Break at 
http://www.facebook.com/group.php.  
You can find more information at the meetings and online at 
www.csus.edu/cec/altbreak.

Thank you,

Brendan McVeigh
Community Partnerships Coordinator
Community Engagement Center
Sacramento State
6000 J Street, Library 4028
Sacramento, CA 95819-6118
916 278-4610 (Office)
916 278-4836 (Fax)
cecenter@csus.edu
http://www.csus.edu/cec

Hi John, Cici, Sara,

Google just announced this year’s Summer of Code - an opportunity for students to be paid to work on open source projects. The first deadline is for mentoring organizations - March 12 to submit applications. Dr. Clevenger might be able to use this to get development done on the ACM programming contest software. Students can look into application ideas starting March 17. For students, the application deadline is March 31. Work begins May 26, completing August 18.

See http://code.google.com/soc/2008/ for details.

Please forward the info to anyone who may be interested. 

- Jim 

Here’s a semi-official invitation:

Google is excited to announce Google Summer of CodeTM 2008! Google Summer of Code is a program designed to encourage student participation in open source development and offers these developers stipends to write code for various open source projects. Google will be working with several open source, free software and technology-related groups to identify and fund several projects over a three month period.

Historically, the program has brought together over 1,500 students around the globe with over 130 open source projects, to create millions of lines of code. We are contacting you to invite your students and encourage them to apply and participate!

Here at Google, we want to inspire young developers to begin participating in open source development. Google Summer of Code provides opportunities for students in Computer Science and related fields to work on projects related to their academic pursuits. We will be accepting student applications from March 24 - March 31, 2008.

For more information on Google Summer of Code 2008 and how to apply, please visit: 
http://code.google.com/soc/

For those with further questions, email: google-summer-of-code-discuss@googlegroups.com
Thank You!

Google Summer of Code Team

CiCi,

I can’t tell you how excited I am to be able to attend this years Career Day for ECS at Sac State.  As an ESC alum, it’s really gratifying to be able to return and help your students learn what they can expect when they enter the local job market, and hopefully teach them a bit about RT. 
 
As the Director of Information Technology at Regional Transit, I’m also hoping we are able to generate student interest in starting their careers here at RT.  Technology students typically don’t think about going to work for a transit agency right out of school (I know I didn’t!), however we have some really cool IT opportunities.  We have a fairly small IT team of 15-20 staff, which means that everyone gets to learn and work on everything that we are responsible for. 
 
What are we responsible for?  How about...

A 40 mile, gigabit, fiber optics network linking Light Rail stations
58 local area networks
250+ IP security video cameras and  video control center
Dozens of .Net and Web software development projects
a multi million $ SAP implementation
400+ On-vehicle (bus & Light Rail) computer and security systems
Mobil WiFi networks for buses and trains
75+ Linux, Win2K3, and Netware servers
500+ desktop PC users

Sounds like a lot of stuff, doesn’t it.  IT IS!  My teams get to design, develop, implement, and maintain a variety of systems that would normally take a person several years, and several employers, to encounter.  I left the private sector 10 years ago (I had been a partner in a dot com in my previous life), and have been at RT ever since.  I love it here.  Great work environment, great people, great projects, outstanding benefits, and we’re helping our community.  I’m hoping to be able to convey some of this next week.
 
Thanks for the opportunity.  I look forward to seeing you next week.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Roger Thorn
Director of Information Technology
Sacramento Regional Transit District
916.556.0318

The College of Engineering and Computer Science Needs Your Data

Please report any offers that you have received to ECS Career Services Web site:

 http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career  - click on the "Just Hired" link.

If you got a student position we need your data.  

If you have graduated in the past few years or if you are graduating this semester we need your data.  

The information you share is used for ABET reports and to help me identify trends in employment and salaries.

I keep your info confidential.  I only report the data!  I use your contact data to confirm and to keep in touch with you.

Employers are hiring from the resumes posted on our web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.  If you have not already posted your resume on the ECS Career Services Office Web Site, now is the time!!!  Just click on the Post Your Resume button!

Students are reporting multiple offers from using a combination of the resume posting service, the JETX job listings, and from Career Day 2008.  If you missed Career Day 2008 you can still access the hiring and contact information on the ECS Career Services web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.

Cool new feature!!!  Employers are able to search your resume now with key words!

I also send resumes out to companies so send me a soft copy in MS Word.  cici@csus.edu