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Using SWE to Complement your Career
The document discusses how software engineering (SWE) experiences can complement careers in various ways. It provides examples of members who have used SWE to gain geographic exposure, improve leadership and public speaking skills, and prepare for promotions. The document also notes that SWE involvement can help fill gaps during periods of unemployment, breaks from work after having children, or retirement. It highlights the various volunteer opportunities within SWE at the local and society levels, including leadership positions, committees, and conferences. The document encourages taking advantage of SWE's resources to complement one's career.
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- 1. Using SWE to Complementyour Career Faith Chu [email protected] October 27, 2017
- 2. 2 Agenda •Areas in yourcareer where you feel you current role is lacking • How SWE can complement to fulfill you personally and professionally • SWE Opportunities and Resources
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- 4. 4 SWE & YourCareer (& Life) What SWE means to you may change as your life changes How you utilize SWE will change as your life changes
- 5. 5 Technical Public Speaking Global Involvement SWE SWE experiencescan fill in the missing piece! Think about your current job…
- 6. 6 SWE & YourCareer • Project manager at a small regional supplier, wanted more geographic exposure – joined SWE Awards committee, interfacing with members all over the country • Technical specialist, wanted to improve on people & leadership skills – ran for a region officer position (Lt. Gov), allowed for public speaking opportunities, leading collegiate team, exposure to “big SWE” • Mid level engineering professional wanted to prepare for a promotion but looking for leadership - became a Society Committee Chair SWE experience can complement your career and professional experience
- 7. 7 SWE & YourCareer • Member was laid off from job, stayed involved with SWE as Region Gov and Society Committee to have “experience” to put on her resume during her unemployment. Continued to gather leadership experiences even while unemployed • Member took time off after children were born, continued involvement with SWE in her local section holding leadership positions, attending conference helped her get a new job when she was ready to return to work • Member retired from career, become more involved in SWE now that she had more time, mentored other members SWE can fill in gaps during job loss, or break from career
- 8. 8 Opportunities within SWE SWEhas many volunteer opportunities with a variety of time commitments and subject areas Local, Society level experiences Elected Leadership Positions (local e-board, region leadership, BOD) Committee and Committee Chairs Something for Everyone!
- 9. 9 Resources • SWE Conferences– WE17, WELocal • Networking • Current region/MAL leadership • Section leadership • SWE Website & Database
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