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A Conference Perspective: Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

2009-11-18T17:49:01Z

The comfort zone we all mosh in daily is familiar and comfortable, much like our favorite pair of jeans. However, sometimes, we need to reach beyond the zone boundaries to be rejuvenated and inspired. I took the initiative and created a stretch goal by finding a way to attend this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) for Women in Computing. The annual conference is held in different locations throughout the US, and this year it was a completely sold out event with 1600+ in attendance! I was fortunate enough to have it near my back yard in Tucson, AZ during the last week of September.

I had never attended the GHC conference nor had I heard of it until I saw it mentioned on Intel’s intranet, so I thought I’d check it out online [LINK TO: www.gracehopper.org]. Even though my position is not directly in computing, I’m a sourcer/recruiter that seeks experts in this area and I felt it would be a great professional networking event. Besides, some of the session titles sounded like they could be very inspiring and I really wanted to attend.

Giving Back

The conference kicked off on Wednesday, September 30. I arrived that afternoon and was a volunteer for the resume writing clinic. Given my area of expertise, I felt this would be a great way for me to give back to the technical community. At the end of the afternoon, I truly felt like I had helped many of the women I met (a mixture of experienced professionals, PhDs, and recent college grads), by giving them constructive feedback and tips on how to revise their resumes. There is nothing more rewarding than to feel like you’ve contributed and are valued. Day one was off to a gratifying start!

Impactful Sessions

The following two days, I attended several sessions. There were two in particular that were extremely thought-provoking to me: “How We Did It: Breaking through the Glass Ceiling” and “The “F” Word: Feminism in Technology”. The panelists and speakers for both sessions were well-respected female professionals from Intel, Amazon, IBM, Intuit* and CA*, as well as in academia. The presentations provoked a number of constructive discussions that left imprints on me that were both energizing and motivating. It was exactly what I had hoped for! The presenters for the “F word” session were engaging and influential. What was interesting were their stories of being in denial about considering themselves feminists. They each gave a personal account of the turning point of when they realized they were feminists. One quote was “Don’t call me a feminist, how do you expect me to get a date this semester!” Everyone laughed, but it certainly highlighted the perceived stigma of being called the “F word”.

Networking!

The opportunities to network while at the conference were plentiful. There were organized events as well as impromptu mingling during lunch/dinner in the companies’ exhibit areas. There didn’t seem to be any social or professional barriers when meeting someone you didn’t know. It was easy to smile and introduce myself without feeling self-conscious. To wrap up the week there was a sponsor-only networking event outdoors at the resort. Intel, Google* and Microsoft* hosted a massive soiree for all conference attendees where I had the opportunity to not only meet people from all over the country and the world, but from within other organizations of Intel as well. We raffled off some netbooks, gave away some Intel swag and had Guitar Hero set up at our canopy. Everyone at the event had a blast, including all of us Intel folks! Intel is proud to sponsor the Grace Hopper Celebration because it promotes diversity in the workplace and enables women from all over the world to share ideas and connect with one another.

Community

As Disney* pointed out to us many years ago “It’s a small world after all.” This is particularly true when people feel they are part of a community where they can openly collaborate about areas and issues that are important to them. This type of nurturing environment also promotes spontaneous sharing of creative ideas. Attending the GHC was an opportunity to have discussions on the issues that females face, especially in a technological environment, to learn about what’s new in the industry, but most importantly it was an opportunity to meet some incredible, intelligent women and share creative ideas with them. I was also very impressed to hear about different programs being sponsored by GHC/Anita Borg Institute, in order to get girls/young women interested in computer science. I didn’t realize a conference could have such a positive impact on me; however, simply put, it did.

If you’re a woman in technology, at what age did you become interested in computer science or engineering? Did a teacher or mentor have an impact on you at an early age or did you explore your interest on your own? How can we encourage other young women to consider technology as a career path? A lot of questions, I know, but I would be very interested to hear your thoughts/stories.

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Intel India - Start your career and help change the world

2009-11-16T18:28:31Z

When I was in college I used to think, “What options do I have for starting my career in an organization? Which role do I start my career with? How can I add value to the organization I join? Will I be able to do justice to my own career development? Am I important?”

It was difficult to get answers to these questions in the beginning of my career. But once I joined Intel, I could see how important I am as an employee and as an individual. For Intel, each employee is important and for those freshly out of college it is a great foundation.

Intel not only made me feel important, but took care of me and my career over the years. Intel makes a lot of effort to select the right talent – the best and brightest. Intel’s investments are headliners because Intel’s wisest investment is in the employees.

I have learned at Intel that getting fresh faces into the organization is so important; it helps us in getting the most innovative ideas. A great place to find this freshness is in our local colleges and universities. That’s why Intel India, and my team in particular, has a variety of college programs to offer and a strong college presence! We are connected with the best colleges around the country which means we’re making it easier for talented minds, such as yourself, to apply. There are different ways that college students can join Intel: students can join the intern program while Recent College Graduates (RCGs) can apply for full-time positions. You can take a look at it yourself at Jobs at Intel.

Today, I would like to highlight the intern program. The internship program is extremely important to us at Intel, as you may know from the posts we have had on internships in general, and specifically on internships in the UK and China. An internship can last from two months to one year with lots of opportunities to get involved on projects with lasting impact. This program becomes very important because at the end of the internship we evaluate the students’ performances and may offer jobs to outstanding performers. We have interns coming from across the country to be a part of Intel India’s growth. We have an Intel Scholar Program in India which helps us to connect up to the colleges. Under this program we have contests where we invite applications from students across the country to send in their proposals on certain key topics identified by Intel Technologists. Through this program we find the ‘best of the best’ and invite them to apply to relevant internship opportunities at Intel India.

The intern program in India is unique in its own way. The kind of projects, independence and sense of responsibility that is given to the interns helps them to get connected with the latest technology and the company at a very nascent stage of their career. They are exposed to the mentoring and guidance of the best of leaders to help them learn and grow and choose their area of expertise.

Now that you know about the Intern Program, I’m sure you are anxious to hear about the RCG hiring opportunities. All of these programs and Intel’s strong presence in colleges make the Intel India’s College Program a great success. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post where I’ll tell you more about RCG hiring.

In the meantime, you can visit the India Student Center and also log on to Jobs at Intel to check out the latest job opportunities that match your profile.

If you have the passion to change the world with innovation, I hope to see you at Intel.

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We want to hear from you!

2009-11-11T20:39:28Z

At Intel, we’re always looking to make things better. Case in point: right now, I’m working on a project where we are evaluating this blog’s performance, and I could really use your help!

This blog was created to help YOU get to know Intel better. To ask your questions and get some answers. To see what it’s like to work here. Help us make the blog better for you. It’s what we want to do.

We have numbers, we have bloggers, we have feedback from those who have worked on the blog with me—-but we want to hear from you! What do you think of the blog? What kind of content would you like to see? What’s good? What could be better? Let’s hear it!

And if you don’t tell us, we’ll never know :)

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My Life as a Chip Design Engineer at Intel

2009-11-10T00:08:50Z

Hi! My name is John (Jianxun) and I am a Circuit Design Engineer with Intel’s Server Processor Group. I am currently working on the design of a future generation microprocessor targeting the high-end server market. The last project I worked on was called Tukwila. It is the first processor in the industry that has over two billion transistors! Today, I’d like to share my story about how I came to Intel and what it’s like to be a chip design engineer, as well as a little about myself outside of work. Maybe my story could inspire you to join Intel and be a part of shaping the future!

How did I come to Intel? After I graduated from college in China, I worked as an electrical engineer at a major Chinese consumer electronics company for a few years. While doing my work there, I realized semiconductor chips used in the electronic devices I was working on are the major force that drives technology forward. So I said to myself, “It would be nice if I could design microprocessors at Intel.” To do so, I made the decision to come to the US and study semiconductor chip design at graduate school. After graduating, I worked for a company that Intel eventually acquired from Hewlett Packard…and here I am!

So, you might be wondering what it’s like to be a chip design engineer at Intel. Well, a microprocessor is probably the most complicated component to have ever been designed and manufactured. It takes a team of several hundred engineers to work together for several years to finish one design. Therefore, it requires a lot of team communication and collaboration to make a make a project successful, making people skills very important. The R&D nature of design work also means designers have to constantly learn and innovate. That makes everyday different and fun.

I usually get to work at about 8:40 a.m. and leave work slightly before 6 p.m. If I need to come late or leave early, I’ll work at home before or after to make up the time. There is no set time that we have to be at office unless there are meetings to attend. The key is to get the work done on your own time and flex your schedule accordingly.

On a personal front, I recently completed a part-time MBA program at Babson College and that should help to broaden my career horizon. Better yet, Intel helped with my tuition. Otherwise, I spend most of my time with my family. We have a five year old son and he is really cute! We go to Cape Cod to spend time on the beach almost every weekend in July and August. We all love swimming in the ocean. I get four weeks of vacation time a year and I spend over half of it in China to be with my extended family.

If this sounds interesting to you, please consider joining Intel or go to Life at Intel to hear more stories.

**Intel has a tuition assistance program that is determined on case-by-case basis. Visit our Jobs at Intel Web site to learn more about Intel’s different compensation and benefits packages and programs offered around the world.

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Intel's Rotation Engineers Program (REP): Creating a prepared, well-connected future for RCGs

2009-11-03T16:46:38Z

From day one at Intel you’re told, as Andy Grove famously once said, “own your own employability.” You hold the key to promotions, becoming a manager, and earning your own raises. You’re even encouraged to change job positions every few years to keep your mind fresh and working in new and challenging areas. But as a recent college grad (RCG) starting out at Intel, all of these are probably the last things on your mind. As a current RCG, I find it to be a pretty overwhelming and challenging task trying to prepare myself for the near and distant future at Intel. To help you prepare, Intel’s RCG program does an excellent job providing RCG’s with the appropriate tools and information to start building your future. As an additional resource to Intel’s RCG program, I am a member of Intel’s Rotation Engineers Program (REP). I’d like to share with you some of the “not so obvious” ways the REP is helping prepare me for a successful career at Intel.

First, I would like to point out how the REP made it easy for me to transition to Intel. As a RCG moving to a new city thousands of miles away from home where I had little to no friends or family and starting a new job, I had plenty of problems to face and a ton of questions to ask. “How will I get all my stuff there?”, “Where should I live?”, “What is there to do for fun?”, “How can I prepare for Intel?”…and the list of questions goes on. Months before I even started at Intel, the REP assigned me a “buddy” to help with everything and anything. My buddy helped me find a place to live, get my belongings to my new apartment, showed me around the city, identified fun things to do and see, and even setup a schedule for my first few days at Intel. It made my move to Oregon really smooth and easy, and allowed me to focus a lot of my time and energy into transitioning into Intel and getting started on the right foot.

Second, the REP made it effortless to find peers in a similar situation as myself and make friends. In fact, after my first day I had already met the current class of rotation engineers (REs) and made a handful of entirely new friends. It’s nice to know that by joining the REP, you’ve already got a group of friends who eat lunch together, plan hiking, go carting, and skiing trips (to name a few), and occasionally get together for happy hour. It not only helps socially outside of Intel, but inside as well. Quite a few REs have different backgrounds, and thus work in different business groups within Intel. Having these connections provides me with a bigger picture of what’s going on at Intel and allows me to hear about different parts of Intel that I normally wouldn’t be exposed to.

Finally, I have come to find out that Intel is all about networking, networking, and more networking. Whether it be finding your final position or looking for a career change, building a strong network of peers is a key and fundamental attribute and the REP provides just that. Joining the REP instantly gave me access to a vast network of current and past rotation engineers across all Intel sites (REP is available in Hillsboro, OR; Folsom, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Chandler, AZ; and Rio Rancho, NM). The program hosts numerous networking and social events making it easy for current rotation engineers to network and engage with REP alumni. I’ve had no problem making connections through these events, other REs, or through my rotations. As an RE, I soon came to realize that my network is already there, the REP has built it, and I just have to connect to it.

Please follow this link for more information on the REP.

If you have additional questions, feel free to leave them in the comments! I will try to answer as many as I can!

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Great fun at the NBMBAA in New Orleans; AISES in Portland, here I come!

2009-10-29T20:25:23Z

“So, what do you do for Intel?” asked the person sitting next to me as I flew from Houston back to Portland in late-September. I wanted to respond with “I have fun!” but didn’t think that’d be a good, young-professional answer. Although I do have fun in my job, I knew that answer wouldn’t explain why I was on a flight across the country. The truth was that I had just finished working on Intel’s behalf at the National Black MBA Conference (NBMBAA) in New Orleans for the week. While the conference signified a small portion of my job in Human Resources as a Diversity Specialist on the Global Diversity & Inclusion Marketing and Communications team. (It’s kind of cool that I sit on a marketing team in human resources when I had little marketing experience. Intel, however, gave me the opportunity to gain and hone my marketing skills in my field of interest, HR.) It was my first time working a national conference where Intel was a sponsor.

I was barely three months into my full-time job at Intel (I had interned the previous summer) when I hopped on a flight that would take me from Portland, Oregon to New Orleans, Louisiana (yes, all the way across the country!) I got to New Orleans in the late afternoon despite leaving my apartment at an extremely early hour in the morning. After a good night’s sleep, I was ready to tackle my first day at the conference. The conference was held in the New Orleans convention center and from the moment I walked in, I was floored to see my company’s name all over the place! After the initial “awe” moment, I moved into work mode. The first day consisted of all the behind the scenes work – making sure our booth and marketing was set up (hope you stopped by!) and we had every little piece of the puzzle together. It took a lot of running around but we got it done!

The next two days were the actual event days. The conference was packed; there were a lot of people in suits walking around with resumes in hand. It created a strong intellectual energy that carried on throughout all phases of the conference. NBMBAA also had all kinds of keynote speakers from Star Jones to Roland Martin. Each speaker talked about a different aspect of managing the business world; there was really good information gained by everyone that attended! As my role involves staying up-to-date on trends in technology and other industries, I took the opportunity to walk around to check out other company booths. However, in being a member of the marketing and communications team, my biggest goal there was to make sure Intel has a strong, visible presence at events such as this one, so I took every chance I could get to talk to students about my experiences at Intel. It was a lot of fun to be so new in a company talking to people my age that are just as excited as I am about Intel. That night I was able to do some more mingling at the networking suite Intel hosted where we gave away a netbook.

The last day of the conference was much of the same: a lot of walking around and talking with other companies, doing benchmarking and coming up with ideas for next year. It was really cool to be able to talk to some executives at other companies and just see what they were all about! The Intel booth was packed because we were giving away another netbook. Even though the career fair was over, my work wasn’t done yet. We had to make sure the booth was all packed up, resumes were collected, marketing taken down, and off to FedEx we went to get it all shipped back. It was a long day but I had fun every minute of it so it flew by (like most of my days at Intel do!)

Looking back, I think what made it such a great experience was the fact that, even though I was—and still am—super new to Intel, I was given the opportunity to go out and represent for Intel. Going to these conferences was a good way to meet and greet with young diverse students that can add their unique backgrounds and experiences to Intel’s already diverse workforce. The landscape of the world is changing as Gen “Y”ers as myself are entering the workplace. It is important that Intel taps into all of the resources we have available to use to attract and gain great young talent! I had a blast at the National Black MBA Conference and as a result I’ll be heading up the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) conference at the Portland Convention Center, October 29-31. Stop by and see us (and me!) at booth #437!

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Intel Software Careers: See what we're doing, meet our people and how you can join us!

2009-10-27T16:06:57Z

Everyone knows Intel as a manufacturer of some of the world’s best microprocessors and other hardware technologies, right? But did you know Intel does software too? We do, and we just launched our new Software Careers website! Yep, I said software… but… what about the s-o-f-t-w-a-r-e? Jason blogged about software opportunities in his post, “Why does a hardware company need Software Engineers?” a little while back, but I wanted to remind you and share some of my thoughts too.

Having been involved with the Software and Services group for five years now, I always knew it was an important component of Intel’s success. No matter how great the hardware is, it will not realize its full potential without correspondingly great software. I was amazed to find out that if you counted up all our software employees, as a stand alone company, it would be one of the largest software companies in the world. We have an insanely great team of software engineers that create many cool innovations in areas like graphics computing, open source, Moblin–Cool Vid, Intru 3D, Security, Manageability, Windows and other technologies.

With all this amazing “software stuff” flying around, in what is commonly known as a hardware company, we thought it would be a good idea to have a place designed for people interested in software careers. Inside Intel’s careers site, Jobs at Intel, (pardon the pun) you can quickly learn more about our software opportunities, explore Intel’s latest software innovations and easily meet and connect with the people that make Intel such a great software company.

Check out the new site and let me know what you think!

Also, stay tuned as we will be adding functionality that will allow users to select a specific interest area (open source, graphics computing, etc.) and see all of our software opportunities in that specific area. No searching - all with one click. Have questions? I’d love to help! Leave me a comment and I’ll do my best to answer them .

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One down, many to go!

2009-10-20T19:27:44Z

I recently celebrated a milestone: I successfully completed my first year with Intel. It seems like just yesterday I was dressed in my black slacks and grey button-up and was shown my ‘home away from home’ that I would spend much of my working time in. In the days to follow, I was introduced to incredible people who were going to be my co-workers, learned about Intel and our strategy moving forward and discovered how I fit into the big picture.

As the economy took a hit, I realized how fortunate I was to be where I was: not only was I fortunate to have a job, but I was blessed to have one that I loved. The challenge of a new role and the uncertainty of unexplored territory combined with the support of intelligent, helpful teammates and the encouragement of taking risks translated into wonderful opportunities. Over the past year, I was taught the lay of the land but also encouraged to venture out and try something new. So, off I went with my teammates and together we accomplished a lot. We worked on finding ways to connect with you through the Jobs@Intel blog and Twitter and our Discover Intel Facebook Fan page. We even launched a new social networking portal called “Your Job Network” on the Jobs at Intel web site where you can choose how to connect with us. We’ve started, we’re excited and we can’t wait to keep going! (But none of this could be possible without you…so go on, leave us a note and tell us what you think. We’d love to know your thoughts!)

A lot has changed in a year, yet much remains the same. I swapped my business casual attire for the more common (and comfortable) jeans and a sweater look. My grey cube is still, well, grey but I’ve livened it up with photos. And around my birthday, 60 pink balloons and the Jonas Brothers (cut-out) made a “guest appearance” in it. My co-workers are still as incredible (if not more) than when I met them and have become friends. While I don’t think I will ever stop learning about Intel and our future plans, everyday is a different opportunity for me to find ways to create an impact on the big picture of where we are going. One milestone has passed which means there are only more to come. I, for one, can’t wait to see what happens next!

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Professional Networking and Social Media, Why all the Buzz? (Part 2)

2009-09-24T17:21:31Z

Last week, I talked a little bit about why you should use social media, professionally. Today, I want to talk a little bit about how and some of my personal experience. Here’s a fairly compelling bit of information that I recently read on Groundswell*: “In 2009, more than four out of five online Americans are active in either creating, participating in, or reading some form of social content at least once a month.” Even I was surprised by that statement; that’s a significant amount of people participating in social media! Check out the article for further analysis, it’s pretty revealing.

Social Media Enhances the Professional Networking Experience

In addition to networking with potential candidates, I’m also looking to network with other recruiters or subject-matter experts that can lend value and increase my business acumen. Social media turns the networking experience up several decibels! Here’s a perfect example. I posted (or tweeted in Twitter-speak) a question regarding a leading business software solutions company. Within minutes, I became connected with the principle coordinator of an upcoming technical conference from the software solutions company I was asking about. She provided me with very valuable information which I was able to utilize and piggyback onto additional resources. Additionally, one of our Intel managers that supports the software solutions package, also reached out to me and said he was available if I needed any questions answered. Had I not been orbiting the social media sphere, I may never have engaged with these knowledgeable and constructive professionals. These two examples made my research regarding a specific skill set area, much more targeted and robust. I was also pointed to join a couple of Facebook groups, which provided even more information that I was able to utilize. Each social media channel provides a unique facet to the networking experience.

Population Misconception

What’s ironic to me is the perception from people that have never really tried to tap into social media. They seem to have no desire to give it a chance because they believe that younger people predominantly utilize some social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook. What a major misconception! It’s not at all what you may think. Take a look at some revealing statistics from “Boomers Social Media Stats-Rocking Out on Twitter, Facebook,AARP”

Creating a Social Media Footprint

Let’s fast-forward if you’re not already there. You’ve taken the time to check out some of the social media sites. You’ve even created profiles on a few of them, now what? Being actively engaged on the sites you’re now a part of is imperative for positive results. Think of it like the lottery slogan: “YOU HAVE TO PLAY TO WIN!” Utilizing social media for networking purposes is not just creating the profiles on the different sites, but actively engaging, inviting others to join your network (Linked In), requesting someone to be your friend (Facebook), following others that work where you do or have common interests as you (Twitter), post comments, update your profiles, blog a little. Most of all, HAVE FUN WITH IT! You don’t have to devote much time to it in order to see results. Signing in a time or two during your week or weekend on a couple of sites you have profiles on, won’t take very long. The best part of engaging on your social media channels is you can do it from anywhere, and there’s no formal business attire required!! I hope to see you out there. If this is brand new to you, please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn*.

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Intern Rockstar: How to Stand Out from the Crowd

2009-09-22T17:27:31Z

A while back I wrote my first blog post on “What’s a typical Intel internship like?” In response to that, a question was posed back to me, “What do we (Intel) expect from our interns?” This is a great question and I committed to elaborating more on this topic in a follow-up post.

It’s now the end of August and the majority of our 2009 interns have returned or are returning to school soon, and I’ve been speaking to a lot of them about how to position themselves for a future internship or post graduation position through our Recent College Graduate hiring. In addition to the three things I mentioned previously (problem solving skills, willingness to embrace learning, and good communication skills), the other key expectations that have been front in my mind lately as I’ve watched this year’s intern are: do the job you got hired for and help us help you.

Do the job you got hired for

As I mentioned in my first post, Intel hires interns to do specific projects. A successful intern completes the requirements of that project as defined and on time. There will be lots of opportunities to take on interesting and fun stuff but those extra activities can’t be at the expense of the core job. In fact, the most successful interns plan time for other things as part of their schedule. They prioritize completing project deliverables on schedule in addition to scheduling time to go to intern events to meet other interns and grow their career network, set up informational interviews with key roles in their organization to learn more about how those folks got to where they are now, help others with projects that align to their skills giving them more exposure to different kinds of work, etc. However, if the core job the intern was hired for becomes at risk of not being completed successfully, the manager may require the intern to not pursue extra activities and will likely not be interested in having that person back in the future.

Help us help you

Our first CEO Andy Grove famously said employees “own their own employability,” and while we now say it’s really more of a partnership between the manager and the employee, the employee still holds a critical role in communicating how the manager can help them grow. Interns should feel very comfortable having frank conversations with their managers. These conversations can be about what they want to do now and in the future, what they like and dislike about their current project, and what they need help on. Since interns are the first people we go to to fill the majority of our future post graduate employee positions, managers want to support the interns’ development as much as possible. The extent to which this can be done is very reliant on the manager’s understanding of his or her intern’s interests. Tell us what you need from us and we’ll help you get there.

For those of you who are beginning a new school year or semester, good luck with your fall schedule! In the meantime, we will be back on campus to recruit for RCG positions as well as internships. Now that you know the expectations, both what we expect from interns and what interns can expect from us, I hope you’ll consider Intel when exploring your opportunities.

Check out our Recruiting Events Calendar to see where Intel recruiters will be.

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Professional Networking and Social Media, Why all the Buzz? (Part 1)

2009-09-17T16:45:13Z

When Phish, one of my favorite bands, got back together in March after a five year hiatus, I decided to login to my Twitter account. I had created a profile months before but never did anything with it (sound like you too?). I thought perhaps now I may have some use for it and I could get some info on what the band was up to. What I didn’t realize was the explosion of real-time information I was able to access from thousands, actually millions, of people in 140 characters or less! Wow, this was unbelievable and downright impressive! I began “following” many people that had the same passion for the band that I did and many of us began our journey on Twitter together.

Leveraging Social Media to Your Advantage

My positive experience on Twitter made me think, “Can I leverage Social Media channels, Facebook*, Flickr*, YouTube*, blogging, podcasts, etc.) to expand the benefits of my professional networking?” I’m a sourcer/recruiter at Intel. Therefore, I’m always on the lookout for talent—whether they are actively searching for a job or those who may not even be seeking a new opportunity— that are the best in their field. I’m networking ALL THE TIME.

Why You Should Be Participating

The experience of real-time information exchanging on Twitter* made me think, if I met that many people that shared information about a band, could I also come across others that are in the professional areas that I would like to tap into as well? Answering this question is what lead me to writing this blog post. One thing to remember though, this isn’t a “how to” but more of a “why you should if you haven’t already” posting. If you’re ready to take off into the social media stratosphere, or even thought about it, there are hundreds of how to articles and videos out there for you to refer to. I’ve included a few at the end of this post. But first, I need to convince you that it’s worth your time to check out.

I waded into the social media pool a few years ago when I became actively engaged on LinkedIn* which is a business-oriented social networking site and is based upon the three degrees of separation theory. I now have 1500 direct connections which have been very valuable both to me, as well as to those in my network. Having an extensive professional network is beneficial for so many reasons such as: business development/marketing, research, keeping in touch, career management/personal branding, job search, recruiting, organizing groups, idea sharing, etc. These are just a few ways social media can work for you. How have you used social media to help you professionally?

There’s more I want to share with you (and I will!) but in the meantime, here are some reference tools you should check out!

Reference tools

How to LinkedIn video

LinkedIn Demographics

Twitter in Plain English video

The majority of Twitter’s roughly 10 million unique Web site visitors worldwide in February were 35 years old or older

Facebook crash course

How to use Flickr

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Tips for Meeting Companies on Campus

2009-09-14T16:28:58Z

Hi All –

Intel is out on campus, meeting candidates at career fairs and info sessions! (Find out when we’re coming to your campus on our Recruiting Events Calendar) To help you prepare for meeting with us and other companies, we thought we’d offer a few tips to keep in mind:

• First impressions are important! You don’t need to wear a suit when you go to a career fair or info session, but you do want to present yourself well. The free t-shirt you got from the credit card vendor on campus is probably not your best bet. (Suits, however, are almost always appropriate for the interview.)

• Be well groomed. You don’t have to come off the runway, but you do need to look like you’re serious about finding employment.

• Build rapport with the company representative you meet. If you can find something you have in common, or tell an interesting story that makes you stand out, that recruiter is much more likely to remember you at the end of the day.

• We want to see your resume…don’t leave home without it! As a matter of fact, bring several copies of your resume…sometimes we want more than one copy so we can easily share it with others inside the company.

• Have your resume cleanly formatted and easy to follow – we look through hundreds of resumes a day so it needs to be easy for us to see what you’re studying, what type of position you’re looking for, when you’re available, etc. For resume tips, check out Barbara top 10 tips! (Part 1 and Part 2 )

• Make sure your email address is on your resume! Yes, sounds simple, but you wouldn’t believe how many resumes we see that are missing it. You might want to consider a more professional email address than hotchick@hotmail.com. It might have been funny in college, but some hiring managers may frown on it and you want to do everything possible to create a good first impression! We also want to see your phone number and GPA clearly marked on your resume.

• Do you homework before talking with us. If you don’t know what the company does when you’re talking to a representative, it doesn’t leave a very good impression.

• Do enough research to be able to answer the question, “What role/job do you think you would be best suited for at company X?” Check out our “Where do I fit?” matrix in the Student Center section on Jobs at Intel

• We are interested in hearing your situations and trying to help you find a job, but please remain professional during your engagement with recruiters.

• And finally – be yourself! Don’t try too hard to impress or lose yourself in the image you’re trying to create. Be as authentic as you can and let the real you shine through…

We look forward to talking with you on campus!

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My Life as a Staffing Project Manager and Recruiter

2009-09-11T13:20:51Z

Ahoy Intel Blogosphere fans! When I tell people I work for Intel, they usually think I’m an engineer and wear a bunny suit. While I COULD wear a bunny suit (we have a casual dress code), I actually have a dual role as a Staffing Project Manager and a Senior Recruiter. I have sat in the Intel Manufacturing and Design Center in Hudson Massachusetts along with about 1899 other employees for the past 4+ years. I have teammates that I actively work with in Shanghai, Taiwan, Ireland, Israel, Austin, New Mexico, Arizona, Folsom and Oregon.

Currently, I am doing a temporary assignment within the Staffing Marketing and Channels Team. It’s fairly common for Intel employees to take on temporary assignments: it’s pretty cool because you get to try something different for a while. My current projects include helping research and plan the launch of a new Intel Staffing Facebook fan page (coming very soon), enhancing our Student Center web site, and finding new ways and places to locate top talent.

In my usual recruiter role, I’m responsible for securing the top PhD Recent College Graduate (RCG) technical talent for one of our premier R&D teams that largely sits in Oregon. I have recently attended a couple of campus events to speak with PhD Graduates and have filled several intern positions within the USA and I am working on filling some design jobs in India as well. But enough of the basic stuff…what I really want to share with you is what I like about my job.

I really enjoy working with candidates and hiring managers – no really I do! Surprisingly, my experience with both is very similar. Many of the technical resumes I look at are so very impressive – it makes Star Trek and Star Wars seem reasonable. Geeze, I wish I had studied a little harder (a lot harder) in math and science as it seems as though the only limiting factor in the creation of new technology is ones own imagination. Interviewing is one of my favorite parts of my job as I get many dynamic and interesting answers on a variety of different subjects and I learn a lot during interviews. Second, sometimes I get some ridiculous answers to questions. Once in a while I forget to erase the word “GULLIBLE” across my forehead (haha) and candidates practice advanced storytelling while answering questions. My best advice when interviewing at Intel is know what you know very well and be able to communicate it

My role is just one of the many career opportunities that are available at Intel. I welcome your questions about Intel Staffing, how to find and secure a position at Intel, or more about my position. I look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, I think you’ll enjoy learning about other Intel employees; just visit Life at Intel to hear their stories!

P.S. I thought my post was getting a tad long but I wanted to put some of my favorite Intel tidbits here for your reading pleasure:

• I fought the law and the law won – Moore’s Law that is!

• Favorite Intel Quote: “The ingredient we start with is sand. Everything else is value added by people.” Andy Bryant, Feb 2006

• Intel Staffing is the talent for talent. We are the experts at finding talent for Intel.

• I once met Intel Great Andy Grove who coined the phrase “Only the paranoid survive.” He was as forthright and as impressive as I hoped he would be.

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We’re back… on campus, that is

2009-09-01T17:05:06Z

Welcome back!

The Intel U.S. College recruiting team would like to take a second to welcome students back to campus after what was, hopefully, a productive and relaxing summer. It has been a busy time for the hundreds of interns at Intel who have been working hard to complete their assignments, attend professional development events, while still somehow finding time to play on nights and weekends.

While our team did find time for a few quick vacations here and there and a couple of team member’s sabbaticals, our summer has been busy planning for the fall recruiting season. After a spring recruiting season marked by an uncertain economy, we are ready to find and hire the best college talent available for 2010, including BS, BA, MS, MBA and PhD students in a broad variety of engineering, science and business related disciplines.

While our plans are still being finalized, it looks like our Recent College Grad (RCG) and Intern hiring for 2010 is looking strong, which translates into lots of opportunity for you! To make sure Intel is connected with the best student talent, our team will be crossing the country to connect with students. We will be attending career fairs and national diversity conferences, hosting technical talks, information sessions and networking events, blogging and hosting a variety of “virtual” events to allow students that we can’t meet face to face the opportunity to learn more about the breadth of career options at Intel.

To learn more about Intel opportunities, visit our Student Center. Take a look at our “Where do I Fit?” matrix for a comprehensive look at the types of disciplines we hire from and where you could fit in at Intel. Also, be sure to check out the Recruiting Events Calendar to find out when we will be in your area. And look for a blog post in a few weeks that will talk about how to be prepared to meet with recruiters on campus.

We’re excited to meet you!

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Top 10 Tips for Writing your Resume/CV (Part 2)

2009-08-21T16:21:18Z

Last week I started sharing the top ten tips you should consider when writing your resume. Here is the rest of the list to round out the top ten list.

Make your resume easy to read – Leave white space. Don’t jam it with text. Use a font size no smaller than 12 points. Use a basic font style, such as Arial or Times New Roman. Remember, resumes are reviewed quickly. Help the reader scan your resume efficiently and effectively. Do not use colored background, photos or fancy images on your resume. A flower border might look lovely to you, but that opinion might not be shared by everyone.
No jargon, slang or acronyms. It should be common sense, but it’s not. Slang should never be used. As for technical jargon and acronyms, do not assume that the employer will know what you are talking about or will have the same level of technical expertise that you do.
Get someone else to review it – We can easily become blind to our own mistakes or way of reasoning, so allow someone else to evaluate the overall quality of your resume and make appropriate suggestions.
Proofread, proofread, and proofread again - Seriously. You need to make sure there are no typos, misspelled words or grammatical errors. I can’t tell you how many resumes and cover letters I see that have really basic errors that should have been caught by the sender. There is no excuse. Proofread, and then do it again.
No lies, please – this may seem like a no-brainer, but even small lies should be avoided. Most companies do background investigations these days and it is just too easy to get caught. It’s not only embarrassing, but potentially damaging to your credibility. Remember what your mother told you…”Honesty is the best policy.”

So, once you taken the time to write the perfect resume, submit it to potential employers. Think of it as a game where your odds of winning increase with every resume you submit. Be sure to apply for jobs that are aligned with your level of expertise, but also apply for jobs that seem to be a bit of a stretch. That’s how you grow…by taking risks. Don’t rule yourself out. Trust the process. It may be more challenging to find that perfect job in this economy, but it isn’t impossible. Good luck in your job search!

Now that I have walked you through tips for writing a resume, feel free to check out Jobs at Intel to explore the opportunities we have and to submit your resume for one of our positions.

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Intel Staffing is going social!

2009-08-19T16:40:18Z

Has it ever crossed your mind that Intel is just a large organization and possibly even “snobby”? No? Come on - admit it :) . There is nothing further from the truth and now we can prove it! Not only are the people sitting behind this large organization extremely nice, they are now also available to socialize with you!

As you have probably noticed (and it’s difficult not to), social networks have become extremely popular and part of our daily lives over the past few years. There are endless possibilities on these networks – reconnecting with old friends, getting to know new friends, socializing, sharing photos and information and even finding jobs. There are many social networks, all with endless and distinct possibilities. And now you can find us on some of them!

Intel Europe and the area (including Israel) opened a cool fan page on Facebook specifically for students/interns. According to Facebook’s “Press Room”, it has more than 200 million active users, more than 100 million users that login daily and more than 850 million uploaded videos and photos! Yes, many people today are apparently social media addicts. Who hasn’t been hit by excitement when a notification arrives, informing you that you have just been ‘tagged’? :)

So what’s our Fan page all about? Firstly, its name is “Intel-Students’ Spot” (nice to meet you) and as we said, it’s open to all, especially students/interns – and you don’t need to be an Intel employee to join! The page is updated regularly with cool content – photos of Intel events, videos, and information on available job opportunities in Europe and Israel, discussion areas and more. Less than two weeks after its airing, the page had close to 800 fans who have given us some great feedback. For example, Erez Freud, a fellow Jobs @Intel blogger said “Not only is this interesting to me as a student who is working at Intel and already a true “fan”, but the page has content that would attract any of my friends whether they are simply interested in being updated on what is happening or if they are interested in working for Intel at any time”.

We invite you to join “Intel –Students’ Spot” (You’ll have to login to your Facebook profile and “Become a Fan” to get updates!) and tell us what you would like to see there – we’re looking forward to hearing from you. And don’t forget to tell your friends!

Maayan and Erez

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A "sound" experience

2009-08-17T18:48:24Z

“Ready on the set? Camera… one-two-three…action… That’s a take!”

On Saturday, August 08, 2009, my daughter, Jocelyn and I volunteered to show up bright and early to assist the Intel Marketing group with the video production of a segment for an upcoming Intel commercial. You’ve probably seen the recent Intel ‘Sponsors of Tomorrow’ ads, such as the ‘Oops’ and ‘Intel Rockstar’, and now we were shooting the next round, featuring REAL Intel employees! It featured a large group of Santa Clara, CA employees (where Intel headquarters is located) who’d auditioned and were selected to perform the “Intel Bong” song (BUMMMMM-Bum-Bum-Bum-Bum), also known as our ‘sound mark’. It was shot locally at Wilcox High School by a professional video production staff who managed the event smoothly and efficiently. My daughter and I were responsible for handing out required documents and t-shirts, as well as assisting the production staff as-needed.

A wide diversity of smiling employees (our stars!) arrived that morning eager to make this shoot as pleasant of an experience as possible. The air crackled with energy and excitement as they happily checked-in, signed required forms and received instructions from Monique, who is part of our Global Diversity and Inclusion group, and the production team. Some were sent to wardrobe and makeup prior to being placed into one of three groups that would be filmed that day.

These Intel “stars” performed like pros. They did an outstanding job finishing well ahead of schedule. It was fascinating to watch Monique and the production team peering into the video monitors rearranging people and shooting and then re-shooting each scene until they got it perfect. It was my second experience with a Marketing group video of the Intel song. Earlier this year, my granddaughter Janessa (Jocelyn’s daughter) participated in the 2009 Intel Kid to Work Day video. However, this shooting was a little more professional since it would be part of a commercial.

In the words of my daughter, a recent college graduate who volunteered to assist that day to gain experience working with a corporate marketing group, “It was fun, rewarding and a very enriching experience. I’m amazed at how well the employees followed the director’s instructions. Its obvious Intel hires very intelligent people.” I thought it was fascinating to observe the incredible amount of detail that goes into producing a 30 second segment. Can’t wait to see the commercial when it’s ready to air!

If you want to see more cool stuff (latest videos, Virtual Wind Tunnel, Cleansuit Up Game, etc), then check out our Intel Sponsors of Tomorrow site. Or, explore Life at Intel to meet our people and discover firsthand how we have fun and other benefits of being an Intel employee!

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Top 10 Tips for Writing your Resume/CV (Part 1)

2009-08-13T22:08:33Z

It goes without saying that we are currently in one of the most challenging hiring environments that we have seen in decades. This environment will require you to be even more creative in the way you market yourself to a prospective employer. It is more important than ever to clearly demonstrate how you are solutions-driven and to be viewed as the one who can make it happen. More than ever, you will need to focus on your unique qualifications, skills and accomplishments. The good news is that with a little extra effort, you can create a resume/CV that makes you stand out as a superior candidate and will help you land that job.

What is a resume/CV, anyway?

Remember, a resume is a self-promotional, marketing document that should present you in the best possible light, for the purpose of getting invited for a second look. Think of your resume as a marketing tool and think of yourself as a product. The potential employer is your customer and your resume is the brochure about you. What are your features and benefits? What makes you unique?

Today’s hiring managers have endless applicant choices. We are seeing a major increase in the number of resumes we get for every open job we have. I recently posted a senior level position, with very specific requirements to intel.com/jobs. Within days, I had over 350 responses…I had to quickly scan each resume and make my decision on who would move forward in the process. Here are my ten tips for ensuring that your resume gets to the head of the pack.

Focus – Know the purpose of your resume. Determine your job search objectives prior to writing it. Once you have determined your objective, you can structure the content of your resume around that objective. A targeted resume is much stronger than a generic resume, so write a different resume for each different job target. Tailor your resume and your cover letter to each employer.
Put accomplishments first – I am not a big fan of leading with an OBJECTIVES statement. I prefer to see a QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY that allows you to highlight your strongest credentials or “value proposition” to the resume reviewer – right at the top of the resume. Lead with your strengths and convey key messages early in the body of the resume where they are more likely to be read. Sell the experience that reflects your ability to help the company make more money, save money, figure out specific issues, solve problems, save time, be more competitive, build strategic relationships, expand business, and attract and retain customers. Make sure you let them know how you can help them. And, don’t forget to document past measurable results – identify areas that demonstrate value. Instead of creating a long, boring list of things you have done, try to connect them with real life and work experiences. Be sure to include any awards or recognitions you earned if they are applicable.
Show what you know/Show who you know - Use your resume to highlight your breadth of knowledge and use the interview to provide more detail and expand on what you stated in your resume. If you have reported to or worked with someone important such as a vice president or department head or someone well known in the industry, say so in your resume. Clearly explain the benefits of your skills. Remember that you are trying to sell yourself.
The 3 S’s - simple, short and sweet – A resume should be a brief “snapshot” of your qualifications. Strive to be clear and concise. Most employers don’t have the time or patience to read long paragraphs of text. Use bullet points and short sentences to describe your experiences, educational background, achievements and professional objectives. And, anything beyond a page (or two at the most) probably indicates a lack of clarity and direction. You don’t need to list everything you have ever done or go into detail about every accomplishment…stick to the critical points. Going back 10-15 years is usually enough, unless your best work experience is from farther back. Mentioning that you cleaned cages at the pet store when you were 16 is probably not going to help land you that executive level position.
Language – Start each sentence or performance statement with a vibrant action words like managed, coached, planned, prepared, monitored, developed and presented. Make yourself sound like a doer and talk about achievements instead of responsibilities. Most companies these days will run search queries based on specific key words so use strong key words, but don’t be generic. Even if you are very well qualified, if your resume does not contain the key words related to the job you are applying for, you will be out even before the game begins. Check the job description and related job ads for clues on what the employer might be look for.

These are just five of the top ten tips I have for you. Check out the blog next week where I’ll finish the list and share tip number six through ten!

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Work at Intel? Hmmm…Why Not?

2009-08-06T21:51:09Z

It is still fresh in my mind when Intel came to my university during my second year to offer scholarships. I got excited and wanted to apply but, deep inside my heart, I had this uncomfortable feeling: fear. Yes…fear lah! Fear of if I could perform well in Intel. Fear of if I could cope with the work load. Fear of if I would fit in this multi-national company. Those were the negative thoughts that were mingling in my mind.

Then I asked myself, “Why should I be afraid of Intel? ” and, “What do I know about Intel?” These questions urged me to find out more so I could understand Intel. This was what I found out…

• Intel, a company that is well known for its advanced technology in semiconductors, is a world leader in microprocessors and chipsets.

• Intel Malaysia is actually the first and largest offshore Intel Site. It has 11k employees, spread across Penang and Kulim. It has more that 30 years of Assembly and Test experience, not only in high volume manufacturing but also in Research and Technology, R&D.

• I was attracted to Intel because of its diversity in terms of workforce; be it from different races, gender (male vs. female) or different sorts of background.

• Intel Malaysia is known as a company that actively supports community work and contributes to Malaysian education. Some of Intel Malaysia’s recognitions include: National Occupation Safety and Health Award (1995, 2001, 2005), National HR Excellence Award (2002), Intel Diversity Award (2001), Best Environmentally Kept Industry in Kedah (2003), Best Electronic Company (MNC) in Kedah (2003), Chief Minister Award for State Cooperatives (2005), and being awarded over 30 patents.

Learning this information got me excited and convinced me to go in for the interview… and guess what? I got the scholarship :) ! Now I am working in Intel, have had various jobs experiences, and am very happy with the ‘Great Place to Work’ environment that Intel practices. What I learned is don’t judge a book by its cover; don’t simply judge and make negative perceptions of anyone, any situation or anything without learning more. It is all about perception. I was lucky that I was not carried away with my fear factor and negative perception towards Intel. Understand the person, situation or anything in depth before making a conclusion. Therefore, I urge you out there to learn more about Intel and then I gladly invite you to join us by submitting your resume at Jobs at Intel

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Graphics at Intel

2009-08-03T21:33:39Z

Intel’s Visual Computing Group (VCG) is an exciting place to work. It feels like a startup environment within Intel. Games night, Battle of the Bands, and Cubicle Golf keeps the atmosphere fun as our engineers work feverishly on the first products based on the Larrabee architecture.

The graphics halo the team is targeting has some tough requirements. You can see some of this as the validation team tests the latest games. They point out visual details that you have to be shown several times before you can see them. It’s easy to be envious as the team plays games all day, but it is hard work looking for these tiny details. The team is dedicated to making the first Larrabee products great for playing games. If the smiling faces exiting the validation lab are any indication, the team is on the right track.

There’s some major competition within the team to see who can build the best gaming PC in the lab. It’s a race to see how fast and how accurately graphics can be rendered, so they want the most powerful machines they can build. Some of these systems are overclocked to get even faster speeds. There are some very large PC towers going into the lab so you know they are having fun.

There is currently a lot of emphasis on graphics at Intel. They have some great graphics information on the Visual Adrenaline site. The recent collaboration with Dreamworks on Monsters vs. Aliens using the True 3D technology is just a beginning. This is a great time to be a graphics software or hardware engineer at Intel!

If you’re interested in graphics at Intel,our VCG is still growing in Oregon, Texas, and California. They are also interviewing for a location in Massachusetts. We are looking for graphics driver developers with DirectX or OpenGL experience and engineers with other graphics software development skills.

We’ll be at the Siggraph Job Fair in New Orleans, LA, Aug. 4-6. It should be a great time in this beautiful city. We hope to see you there!

In the meantime, I encourage you to explore Life at Intel, meet some of our people and discover what it’s like to work here from the people who do.

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College recruiting season, coming soon!

2009-07-30T21:00:22Z

The college recruiting season will soon be upon us! We will be out on campuses this fall (and also reviewing online applications and candidate profiles) looking for 2010 recent college graduate (RCG) hires. We try to do the bulk of our RCG hiring in the fall semester and then focus on intern hiring in the spring semester (although if you’re a student who’s looking for an internship, we’re glad to meet with you anytime!)

Intel is unique in the broad range of disciplines and degrees it hires from. We hire students from the bachelors, masters and PhD levels, and in disciplines ranging from materials science to electrical engineering; from computer science to marketing. To see a full list of disciplines we hire from and what the career opportunities are for students from those various backgrounds, check out our “Where do I Fit?” matrix (which can be found after you select a country on our Student Center.)

If you are a motivated, hard working, smart engineering, science or business student, we may have just the right job for you. Please check out our events calendar ( and seek us out on campus, or indicate your interest in positions online. We look forward to meeting you in the next few months!

Best,

Dani

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Attention students! How to join Intel Vietnam …in five simple steps

2009-07-24T19:05:49Z

Intel – the world’s leading semiconductor company that has helped change the way we work, live and play over the past 40 years – is now building a $1billion USD assembly and test plant in Ho Chi Minh City. This will be the biggest single Intel factory worldwide and we plan to hire up to 4,000 employees when we run into full production. About 70% of our workforce will be Recent College Graduates (RCG) and there will be opportunities for those who have needed skill sets and have a passion for Intel.

I joined Intel as a Staffing intern three years ago. It was an amazing opportunity for me as I never thought I could do a staffing job. William, my manager at that time, told me on the first day, “Huan, I believe you can do staffing, and you can do very well.” And that’s how my career at Intel started. Now, when I stand in front of students, I am very proud of having been an Intel RCG and being able to share my experiences with them. Here are my tips—in five simple steps— that students should take to find opportunities at Intel.

Study well and get good grades

University is one of the best places to learn and, as a student, you should utilize and maximize your chance for studying and research. The knowledge you gain from university will be very important as it is your foundation for when you start your career. Many students don’t think they will apply their knowledge from school when they start to work. That is not right. Yes, the specific information might not be used, but the way you think is different and will help you. At Intel, we believe the knowledge you gained from university will help us when we hire you as an RCG. That basic knowledge will be useful for the additional training you will take at Intel.

Gain experience by jumping into activities

Many students worry about “experience” when they graduate. “Where can I find my experience during my years at university?” This question is always at the top of the FAQs list for employers. I agree that 80% of a student’s time is spent studying and researching and you need to rest after working hard for hours in lecture halls. Why not use that 20% to “play” and jump in social activities or voluntary projects? This would be a great way to relax. For example, becoming a leader for a recycling project will not only help you to understand the urgency of global warming, but also give you the chance to talk about and deal with different types of issues. You will learn how to plan a project, how to set a timeline, how to work in a team and gain new environment knowledge that you won’t find in your textbook.

Do an internship

Internships are becoming popular and a “must” for some universities before a student can graduate. Doing an internship during your final years will help you gain an inside view of a company and provide you with valuable first-hand experience. It is also a chance for you to get closer with your favorite employers. In many cases, your internship may give you a topic for your final thesis as well as the chance to gain support from your manager or team. Many students are afraid of getting an internship that is not related to their major at school, but that should not be an issue. Use an internship to explore your talents in other fields that you would not otherwise pursue.

Research Intel and the job you want

The first question that you may be asked in an interview is, “Why do you want to work for Intel and why this job?” Many students don’t know how to answer this question, and it could cost you that first impression. Take a look at the Jobs at Intel site to learn about Intel and visit our Student Center to find out about all of the programs that Intel offers to students. You can also use the Possibilities Matrix to see how many jobs at Intel you can do with your major. The advantage of being an RCG is that you have many choices. Keep in mind what you are passion about and what you love to do when considering your possibilities. Where you start with Intel is not where you will end.

Create your profile on the Jobs at Intel site

Intel uses the Internet and online databases to search for candidates and find talent. Therefore, creating your profile online at our Jobs at Intel site is the best way for us to reach you among thousands of candidates. (Yes, creating a profile online really does matter.) Indicating your preferred job and keeping your online profile updated are key to finding the right opportunity.

Now that I have walked you through the process, you can use these five steps to help you explore the opportunities we have. If you have any questions, leave a comment and I will certainly respond.

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Happy 2009...and a half?

2009-07-09T16:16:38Z

Is it me or has time been whizzing past? It’s July?! That means we’re more than half way through 2009 (…what were my New Years’ resolutions again?…), summer is in full-gear, and this blog has been up for three months now?!

Three months. Seems like just yesterday we, the blog team, were figuring out what we wanted this blog to achieve. If you’ve been following us for a bit, you’ll notice we have had a few changes from when we first launched. Notice the nifty widgets on the right-hand side? Cue ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ Pretty cool, eh? If you’re not following us on Twitter* yet (and you should!) there’s a little widget to keep you posted on what we have been up to… including all the hot jobs we’ve posted. You can also see what other readers have said about the blog with the “Recent Comments” widget. Want to see more of the bloggers? The Flickr* link will take you to our Flickr* account where you can see pictures of our bloggers having fun!

From kicking the blog off with a welcome post to posts on internships in the US, internships in the UK and most recently, internships in China. Dani helped students understand why posting your resume online really helps, Keith talked about wellness initiatives at Intel and Steve shed some light on how Intel’s technology really does touch our day-to-day life across different nations and backgrounds! And there’s still more to come! If you have questions or topics you want us to cover, let us know by commenting on current blog posts and we will work on closing those gaps.

Until then, thank you for reading so far; I look forward to talking to you again soon!

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The Intel internship experience in China

2009-07-02T15:26:31Z

A lot of college students are curious about internships at Intel. Although the internship or the job you will do is not the same, I believe there are some common components of the Intel internship experience.

In the beginning, there are a series of activities to help interns integrate into Intel. For example, there is the New Employee Orientation session and Intern Welcome Session where interns from different groups meet and learn the basic guidelines of the company. We supplement these with emails blasts and a handy intern handbook to answer some FAQs and lessen any doubts or worries.

Then, the interns are given specific projects with real lasting impact here at Intel. Also, an experienced employee will be assigned as the buddy of the intern. They will work together to close projects before the intern goes back to school. During the internship, the interns have access to cutting-edge tools and technology so that they could put what they’ve learned into real application.

Of course, building a network of peers who have diverse knowledge is critical to succeed at Intel. Intel organizes regular sharing sessions, such as Intern Open Day in China, where interns meet and share their stories. Senior leaders are also invited to give career consultancy to the interns. These activities help them learn more about other people and learn about Intel. By the end of the internship, an Intern Star Contest is organized where interns give a presentation of their experience and top performers are celebrated. Successful interns are recommended and encouraged to apply to recent college graduate (RCG) positions to continue their long-term growth.

This is only the tip of the iceberg—there are much more fun and interesting things of being an Intel intern! Intrigued? Then you may want to visit Life at Intel and discover what it’s like to work here from interns themselves themselves — both past and present. I also encourage you to read more about our various intern programs on the Intel Student Center.

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An Israeli woman and an Irish woman travel the world together… Virtually!

2009-06-23T16:48:02Z

Sounds like the beginning of a good joke… but, this is our day-to-day life here at Intel! We are Mary and Netta—two Human Resources (HR) employees in the Greater Europe Region (GER) for Intel. In our day-to-day work, we work together even though we are located in different countries. We want to share what it’s like to work on a team in a multicultural environment, and how we engage as a team across different locations, time zones and cultures. But first, let us share a little bit more about us.

Mary I work at the Intel campus located in Leixlip, Ireland. I have been a project manager in GER for over eight years now. I have come a long way at Intel from the early days of photocopying hundreds of CV’s and interviewing candidates back when Intel just set up in Ireland in ’92! I still work in HR, as I did back then, because I love the variety of roles it has to offer—staffing, compensation & benefits, employee relations, relocation. Now I’m back to Staffing as a project manager.

My group is responsible for Staffing Marketing and Channels in GER, so I get to work on many exciting and challenging projects related to attracting and retaining exceptional people. My co-worker, Netta, and I are currently working together on a global project team within Intel to launch this Blog! Our team members are located across five different locations and time zones (USA, Latin America, Asia, Ireland & Israel) – a truly multicultural working environment!

Netta I’m a student (in Israel, we call interns, students) working in Intel Israel with the Academic Relations group. My group is responsible for Intel’s connections with the academia. In addition, we handle the different sourcing channels to recruit students and graduates. We work within the Israeli academia to support Intel’s short- and long-term talent needs. As a student, I work on a lot of interesting projects, such as promoting this blog in GER and getting to work with a lot of people from different groups. I am learning about the HR world and, in parallel, learning about the technologic world which makes me more professional in my work. I really enjoy the variety in my work and the work environment.

Mary and Netta Parallel with our local work, we have common projects with other groups in other countries. These opportunities make our work very interesting and exciting. We are exposed to different cultures and we learn about each other and how we can best work together. A funny example of cultural differences is when Mary’s having “great craic” at work. She means she’s having a great day, but I thinks she’s broken something!

We get familiar with and work around the various holiday and time zone challenges in both Ireland and Israel. We share information and advise each other as we are the content experts for our local countries. This opportunity to work together as a team, gives an added value to our normal day-to-day work in Israel and Ireland. We get to work on challenging projects which benefit the wider Europe Intel sites.

Many students are encouraged to join cross-geo project teams to gain valuable experience, not just in project management skills, but networking with colleagues and peers in many different countries and across varied cultures. Working with co-workers around the world widens our horizons and understating of different cultures and how they do business. We develop the ability to understand each other’s communication style, and learn to understand the needs and the differences. This contributes to both our professional and personal satisfaction.

One of Intel’s Values is to foster a great place to work. We believe that getting the opportunity to work in this multicultural environment really contributes to this Intel value. We enjoy and learn at the same time! But, don’t just take our word for it. You can visit Life at Intel to experience what it’s like to work at Intel around the world for yourself! Or, if you would like more information about the opportunities to develop and work on global projects, just join the conversation and ask us!

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