Giving Alumni a Chance to Give BackĪdrienne Graves, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at the iSchool, works to make sure the school stays in contact with alumni and builds a relationship with them.
Flexibility in coursework and specialization areas that allow you to differentiate yourself from others is what makes the iSchool stand out, according to Salian.
He said during his first visit to the iSchool, he recognized the differences in the way the curriculum was taught compared to how it is done in India. He chose the data science track coupled with management courses in Whitman. There is a blend between management and technology, giving students the option to pursue something more technical or management oriented.” “The jobs our company is looking to fill are catered toward iSchool students. “I have a job because of the iSchool,” said Salian. He said he knows what it’s like to be in the position of being an iSchool student who is looking for that first career step. He said he returns to give back to the community. Salian is an iSchool alum, class of 2019. Now they’re coming back as alumni to recruit, and it’s an awesome feeling.” A Unique SkillsetĪkshit Salian, a data analyst at SmartestEnergy, was one of many participants in this fall’s career fair. “I’ve built a rapport with these students from when they were first-year freshman. “Seeing alumni come back makes me feel like I’m creating lifelong relationships,” said Perrello. Perrello says he feels a sense of accomplishment whenever a student lands a job and then comes back to recruit fellow iSchoolers. Helping Students SucceedĬhristopher Perrello, Director of Career Services at the iSchool, has worked with students to prepare them for career fairs for three years now. Recognized companies like IBM and American Express came to meet with students. Students attend the fair in order to network with experts and future employers in the information and technology industry.Īt this semester’s career fair, more than 40 companies participated. The iSchool has its career fair every semester and iSchool alumni often come back as representatives of their companies to recruit students into entry-level positions.
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