City Us Seattle Campus Where is Seattle Seattle

Where is Seattle? Seattle Toronto Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles New York City

What’s the difference? Each region in the U. S. has different: • Climate •

Seattle: • Climate: 22. 3 C average summer temperature • Language: ‘West Coast Accent’

St. Louis: • Climate: 24 C average summer temperature • Language: ‘Midwestern’ • Software

What does that mean? • Location is important! • Choose a strong program in

Urban and Rural campuses: • Students are younger, less experienced • Often research schools

Urban and Rural Urban campuses: • Students older, often have work experience • Often

Extracurricular activities Why you should do more than study: • Networking • Internship opportunities

Extracurricular activities Why you should do more than study: • Leadership Opportunities.

Internships and Jobs What do employers care about? • Skills • Interviews • Attention

Internships and Jobs The resume • Design • Experience • Skills • Education

Internships and Jobs Don’t put on a resume: • Hobbies • Objectives • Age

Internships and Jobs What about new graduates? • GPA not that relevant, other than

Getting help Who can help me? • Advisors • Professors • Career Center •

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City. U’s Seattle Campus

Where is Seattle? Seattle Toronto Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles New York City

Who is in Seattle?

What’s the difference? Each region in the U. S. has different: • Climate • Language • Cost of Living/Salary • Industries (Opportunities)

Seattle:

Seattle: • Climate: 22. 3 C average summer temperature • Language: ‘West Coast Accent’ • Software Engineer: $97, 000 median • Computer Technology and International Trade

St. Louis: • Climate: 24 C average summer temperature • Language: ‘Midwestern’ • Software Engineer: $69, 000 median • Logistics and Agriculture

What does that mean? • Location is important! • Choose a strong program in a region with matching opportunities • Make connections • Do more than just study

Urban and Rural campuses:

Urban and Rural campuses: • Students are younger, less experienced • Often research schools • Campus Life • Limited Housing Options

Urban and Rural Urban campuses:

Urban and Rural Urban campuses: • Students older, often have work experience • Often teaching schools • Campus Life mixed with City Life • Stronger community relationship

Extracurricular activities Why you should do more than study: • Networking • Internship opportunities • Volunteer opportunities • Having fun!

Extracurricular activities Why you should do more than study: • Leadership Opportunities.

Internships and Jobs What do employers care about? • Skills • Interviews • Attention to detail • Ability to learn

Internships and Jobs The resume • Design • Experience • Skills • Education

Internships and Jobs Don’t put on a resume: • Hobbies • Objectives • Age • Things that aren’t related

Internships and Jobs What about new graduates? • GPA not that relevant, other than honors • Apply your activities and internships • Don’t inflate achievements • Include language abilities • Cultivate references that can be specific

Getting help Who can help me? • Advisors • Professors • Career Center • Mentors