Forbes list of Best and Worst Jobs of 2012 - We did well!

Here is a link showing the best (and worst) jobs for 2012. Notice that Software Engineer was again #1! Enjoy.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/04/10/the-best-and-worst-jobs-for-2012/

Career Fair Activities - Pizza tonight, dinner tomorrow night ...

Please remember that tonight Sierra Pacific has an info session at 7:00 pm in Mt. McLoughlin - and is providing FREE pizza. Tomorrow night, Rentrak is hoping to visit with interested seniors at a dinner they are providing at the Shilo Inn (you must RSVP for the Rentrak dinner with Career Services).

Have fun at the Career Fair tomorrow afternoon!

Rentrak Dinner for Interested Seniors and Juniors in CSET

Just a reminder, if you are interested in learning more about Rentrak (in Portland, OR) as a possible employer please make sure you sign up with Jan in Career Services for a free dinner and discussion they are sponsoring on Tuesday, November 1 at the Shilo. Please plan to dress appropriately. BTW, 2011 SET graduate Matt Small will be joining Miriam Lea in representing Rentrak.

Full-time position in Portland - Rentrak

If you are interested in a full-time position in Portland check out Rentrak! Rentrak is growing and is looking for some software developers (which already includes some of our graduates). Part of their hiring process is asking candidates to complete and submit responses to some interesting 'problems'.

According to their HR person --
Rentrak is growing and is looking for some great software developers to add to our team. Part of our hiring process is asking candidates to complete the toy problems below. Any applicant who completes this toy problem and e-mails it back to me at mml@rentrak.com by Thursday, February 24^th will be treated to dinner! We will be hosting a dinner for students who complete this toy problem on Monday, February 28^th. Not only will this be a way to thank those who took the time to complete this, it will also be a chance for those students to learn more about Rentrak and the fantastic opportunities we have in Portland, OR for Software Developers.

Please see Jan Goodyear in the Career Center or any of your CSET faculty if you would like some additional information, a copy of the problems, AND the name of the Senior Recruiter where you send your answers to.

Week 7 now almost officially over :-)

Full-time position in Eugene

I have just received a note from a former student in Eugene who said that the software company he is working at is looking for a full-time software developer in the next few months. There are now two very bright former SET graduates at this company who are enjoying the work they do.

If interested please stop and see Randy for some additional details.

CSET Students Interviewing Tips and Tricks - Feb 16th - 4:00 pm

Want some help in getting ready for interviews? If so, please attend our departmental help session sponsored by your CSET faculty to informally discuss various interviewing techniques, suggestions, questions, and your concerns.

We will start the discussion at 4:00 pm on WEDNESDAY, February 16th in PV 147. Hope to see you there!

Employment Opportunities & Internships

If you are looking for either a full-time job or an internship PLEASE make it a point to get registered with Jan Goodyear in the OIT Career Center ASAP. A number of positions have been posted by various recruiters lately, including Microsoft and Advanced Flight Systems of Canby, OR.

If you are looking for employment, please make it a point to register with the Career Center as soon as you can! If you have already registered, make sure that all of your materials are up-to-date.