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Seattle ALPFA would like to welcome T-Mobile as our new silver sponsor! #WelcomeALPFAmilia Check out their amazing team! T-Mobile Careers.
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Linda Velasquez from T-Mobile
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Hi, my name is Linda Velasquez, a senior manager for the Network Operations Center at T-Mobile. I recently participated on a panel at the Women of ALPFA event. I was really nervous as this was my first time as a panelist and then finding out that I was the only person on the panel without a degree took that nervousness to a whole new level! I felt like an impostor.
But the feeling was short-lived. After hearing Jen Walsh speak, and addressing the impostor syndrome, I decided to own and share my struggles of not having a degree. I was quite surprised and overwhelmed with the positive feedback and support I received. I also learned that by sharing my story and struggles, and that I’m now going back to school in my mid-forties, I inspired other individuals in the crowd. Sharing is caring!
I also found that I experience many of the same challenges as the other amazing women on the panel, from being passed up for promotions to not being taken seriously in work meetings. We discussed what worked for us, what didn’t and how to get through those challenges. And most personally to me, we discussed just how difficult it is to balance home and work life. I’ve often felt like the worst mom for missing my child’s event because I had a big project for work or because of work travel. Being away from family is difficult and really re-emphasizes how important it is to spend quality time with them.
Being on the panel, there were some tough issues that were brought up like diversity and inclusion in the work environment. That is the great thing about working for T-Mobile- we strive to treat everyone equally no matter your color, race or gender. This really shows itself true at T-Mobile with our strong pay equity statistics of 100.24% for minorities and 99.65 % for women. Diversity and Inclusion is in our DNA at T-Mobile and we take big stands like the “Are You With Us?” campaign kicked off earlier this year. Partnering with organizations like ALPFA helps us drive towards changing the world and continuing to lean in to our values around diversity and inclusion.
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Success Story - Justin Santiago
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My ALPFA experience has mostly been through school meetings and organizing events on campus with the group. Overall it has been a magnificent journey as I have been able to see so much more that ALPFA has to offer especially at the gala. The association has helped me open up in both a professional and personal way; where at the gala I was able to network and step outside of my bubble and get to know other individuals within the community. Being a Latino and seeing so many success stories gave me a sense of empowerment as to what I was capable of.
On a professional note I was able to identify my needs and match them with my skill-set. What I mean by this is touring different companies, talking to a myriad of individuals, and gaining insight from others within ALPFA set me on a trajectory on which I am at now, accepting an offer with DocuSign!
The most beneficial event was the gala by far! I met so many people, saw so many success stories, and it truly inspired me!
ALPFA has allowed me to tap into a network to gain incredible advice about professional etiquette, resume writing, cover letters, and even interview prep.
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ALPFA Convention Aid Fund
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ALPFA Seattle is pleased to announce the seventh annual ALPFA Seattle Convention Aid Fund Program. Through the generous contributions of the ALPFA Seattle professional members, friends and corporate partners, ALPFA Seattle will award funding to students to attend the 2018 ALPFA Convention in Las Vegas, NV from July 30 - August 2, 2018.
All applicants will be notified of the results during the month of June 2018, and winners are required to contribute only $100 toward the cost of the convention package, while our organization takes care of the rest of the travel costs. Normally without aid, the cost of convention for a student ranges from $800-$1000.
Applicants must:
-Be an ALPFA student member. Students who attend a school without an official student chapter are eligible. (You can easily get a free ALPFA membership by visiting alpfa.org)
-Be currently enrolled in an accredited Idaho or Washington state college or university. Graduating seniors/recent grads are eligible
We also encourage candidates to be actively participating in their local school ALPFA chapter, if they have one. This year, the structure of the evaluation process will change to better prepare students to attend convention and maximize their chances to land a job/internship. In addition to submitting this application, candidates will also go though a:
1) Resume Review
2) LinkedIn Profile Review
3) Elevator Pitch
4) Mock Interview
We will be pairing each candidate with a member of the ALPFA Seattle Student Affairs committeeto assist in completing each requirement. Upon completion of these 4 professional development exercises, the candidates will enter a final evaluation by the ALPFA Seattle board to determine our final list of sponsored students to convention. Please note, completion of the requirements above does not guarantee a spot in our sponsored-students group at convention.
We will accepting applications on a rolling basis. The only deadline candidates should take note of is June 10, 2018. ALL professional development requirements listed above must be completed by this deadline in order to be eligible.
Upon filling out and submitting this application, candidates will be notified and paired up with an ALPFA student affairs committee member to begin the process. It is in every candidates' best interest to be proactive in communicating with your assigned committee member and be proactive on completing the requirements before the 06/10/2018 deadline.
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Partner & Community Events
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Women in Tech Regatta
Join the Women in Tech Regatta, a week-long conference of educational events, workshops and conversations designed to connect women in tech to mentors, peers, resources, and the power of community. April 23-27, 2018 in South Lake Union.
Learn more here: http://witregatta.com/seattle
Members of ALPFA can use discount code: supportorgfriend for 35% off tickets!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seattle-women-in-tech-regatta-tickets-42225880746?aff=ehomecard
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Alaska Airlines Aviation Day 2018 - Saturday. May 5th
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
April 19 - May 6, 2018 Get tickets, here.
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Are you an artist in the community? Need help with advertising your artwork? Email director_marketing@seattlealpfa.org to have your artwork advertised here!
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Did you attend Women of ALPFA? Are you interested in a career at Amazon? Here's your chance to learn more about Amazon opportunities, just email alpfawoa2018@amazon.com.
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Parametric is seeking candidates for positions throughout the company. Search jobs and apply online at: https://www.parametricportfolio.com/careers
Parametric is a leading global asset management firm. We bring clarity and accessibility to investment science with solutions that deliver elevated, transparent, repeatable outcomes for institutions and wealth managers. At Parametric, we believe in doing a few key things really well. Our strategies apply scientific rigor and in-depth research to manage risk with a sharp focus on controlling costs. Our core competencies are in Better Beta, an improvement on existing passive options; Non-Traditional Alpha, a different take on key portfolio return drivers; and Efficient Implementation. Parametric is a majority-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. and has offices in Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, Westport, CT, Boston, MA and Sydney, Australia.
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With offices in Seattle and San Francisco, Rubica Inc. is a venture-backed, high-growth cyber security startup offering a unique and sophisticated set of defenses for individuals and families.
Seeking:
Senior Full Stack Engineer (can be based in Kirkland or SF) motivated to work on a variety of projects that power our analyst portal, endpoint software, and infrastructure. As a Full Stack Engineer you will have the opportunity to take ownership of client-facing and internal projects, driving design and implementation.
Lead DevOps Engineer (Development & Operations based in SF)
In this role, you will work collaboratively with software engineering to deploy and operate our systems. Help automate and streamline our operations and processes. Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our development, test, and production environments.
For more information on job descriptions, visit Rubica's LinkedIn page.
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Paid Internship - Summer 2018
The Economic Opportunity Institute (a research- and advocacy-based progressive public policy center in Seattle, WA) is now accepting applications for summer internships! Click here, for more details.
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