June 1, 2012 Deadline for Microsoft Partner Appliation

Please see blog posted May 22, 2012 for all the details regarding this job opportunity.

Tech Career EXPO June 28/29 is OPEN to ALL Tech Professionals at no charge

Tech Career Expo - SF Bay at the Moscone Center across fromGoogle's 
sold-out developers conference, Google I/O, on June 28-29 is open to 
all tech professionals at no charge. The expo showcases jobs and 
careers at dozens of interactive companies. Everyone from engineers,
programmers and designers to marketers, sales and management 
personnel will have access to innovative tech career opportunities 
in a casual, creative atmosphere. Network with peers and engage with 
dynamic companies taking business and technology to the next level. 
Google I/O keynotes and key sessions will be live-streamed into the 
developer theater at Tech Career Expo.  Interested professionals can 
visit the optional preregistration page at http://TechCareerExpo.com/talent/, 
or just stop by the Moscone Center.  

Thursday, May 24th - Computer Science and Engineering Club Meeting

The Computer Science and Engineering Club will meet this Thursday, 24 May, in room 4203 at 2 pm.

We will look at some cool projects and, as always, bringing a laptop is encouraged (though not required).

Hope to see you there!

Microsoft Student Partner - Job Posting- Read the exciting details

Microsoft Student Partner Program is Hiring

 

What’s the fine print?

The time commitment is 5–10 hours a week. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited academic institution within the United States. All students must have valid identification and be eligible to work in the United States from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

MSP Program Job Description | 2012–2013 Academic Year

 

What are we looking for?

If you’re passionate about technology, love throwing fun events on campus, and aren’t shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you could be the perfect fit for the Microsoft Student Partners program! Whether you’re a tech junkie or a marketing guru, you could have the chance to be the Microsoft rockstar of your campus.

 

We’re looking for students who are addicted to posting on Facebook and Twitter, are really involved in leading in campus organizations, and have a passion for technology and for Microsoft. If you want to share your enthusiasm and develop industry-leading skills, we want to hear from you.

 

What will you do?

You’ll be recognized as the one and only Microsoft Student Partner on your campus! You’ll spend the year planning campus events, sharing your experiences via social media, demonstrating the latest technologies wherever you go, and working with the bookstore, clubs, organizations, and professors.

 

Our Microsoft Student Partners this past year:

o    Built Windows Phone Apps. o    Demoed Windows features to students and faculty on campus. o    Showed off the brand new Xbox Dashboard. o    Shared Xbox games with friends including Kinect, Gears of War 3, Forza 4, Gunstringer and much more!

o    Recruited for Imagine Cup, the world’s premier student technology competition. o    Promoted the new social network So.cl and sent exclusive invitations to their friends and fellow students to join.

Every month we’ll have training webcasts with Microsoft leaders to enhance your learning about marketing and technology from people on the cutting edge.

 

What’s in it for you?

You’ll get plenty of exposure and recognition on campus with faculty and students. You’ll also have access to numerous benefits including Microsoft products, software, reference materials, training, and the inside scoop on future job opportunities. You’ll get direct interaction with Microsoft professionals and their partners. And, you’ll gain the skills that could land you that important job or internship.

 

What’s the fine print?

The time commitment is 5–10 hours a week. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited academic institution within the United States. All students must have valid identification and be eligible to work in the United States from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

 

Participants receive competitive compensation as well as software and hardware in exchange for their active participation in the program. Students participating in the Microsoft Student Partners program are employees of a third-party, which will manage the program on behalf of Microsoft.

 

Application Process

Step 1: Send us your resume (usmsp@microsoft.com)

 

Step 2: Create a video

We want to get to know you and discover your passion for technology. Create and submit a one-minute video telling us about your favorite experience with a Microsoft technology and why you want to be an MSP on your campus.

Your entry has to be compelling. It has to be stimulating. So if you're ready, produce your video and get noticed.

Once your video is posted to YouTube, be sure to share with your friends to drive views and comments!

 

Step 3: Fill out the online application at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22F6JVYH6A3

              There are only 25 questions and it should take you about 30 minutes to complete.

 

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions to usmsp@microsoft.com.

New website to help students find Internships and Entry Level Jobs

http://www.aftercollege.com - will post your resume and the student or recent graduate can browse available internships or Entry Level Jobs. Check it out.

Microsoft FREE Sofware - Deadline June 1, 2012

Microsoft offers free software to Foothill students through its MSDNAA program.  You can download developers tools and operating systems, but not office productivity applications like Microsoft Office.

If you would like a free download, send your email address in a Private Message to your CIS instructor though Etudes.  Your request must be placed to your instructor before the 1st of June.

Computer Science Degrees offered by California Universities

Here is a website that lists the different computer science degrees offered by specific California Universities:

http://www.edsynergy.org/college-majors-for-students-interested-in-computer-science.htm

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 2PM Room 4203 First Meeting for Foothill's Computer Science and Engineering Club

If you're a computer science, engineering, english, psychology, economics, ...anything major and you have an interest in anything computer science or engineering related, do not miss this great opportunity to do some awesome comp sci stuff and extend your network for the future!