Puget Sound Tau Beta Pi Alumni 2017 Pi Day Social

Tau Beta Pi Puget Sound Alumni Chapter to Host Pi Day Activities

In conjunction with the annual celebration, on March 14, commemorating the mathematical constant π, Tau Beta Pi members celebrate Pi Day by proudly displaying their membership, participating in engineering-related activities, and wearing the Bent charm and other TBP apparel.

Alumni in the Seattle area will host activities as part of Pi Day. In addition to networking and interviewing workshops, there will be a fun engineering trivia competition. Join us for some pizza pie and a deliciously good time.

DATE: Sunday, March 12, 2017
TIME: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Note: Please arrive on time. Building is secured.)
LOCATION: CDM Smith, 14432 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 100, Bellevue WA 98007

Speakers:

Jan Keiser, P.E. (AK Alpha '76) — Networking Through Conversation

Professional development depends on networking; that is, developing relationships that can be leveraged into future opportunities. But there's a skill to doing this authentically so the relationships are mutually beneficial. Savvy professionals engage people in simple conversations and effective follow-up. But how do you start a conversation that is interesting, enjoyable, and productive? How do you turn the conversation into an opportunity? In this session, Jan, an experienced engineering entrepreneur, will provide tips and techniques about starting conversations and conducting follow-up. Jan is a registered professional civil engineer and a construction attorney with over 30 years of experience with large, complex infrastructure projects.

Ericka Marini (Interview Coach) — Top 5 Questions to Prepare for Interviews
Most professionals are familiar with the cliché interview questions such as “What are your greatest strengths?” and “Where do you see yourself in five years?”, but employers these days are looking for candidates who are confident problem solvers and are able to demonstrate this during an interview. In this session, Ericka will provide examples of tricky interview questions and tips on how to prepare for challenging interviews. A former US Army Captain, Logistician, and business executive, Ericka has over 10 years experience conducting hundreds of interviews and forming management teams for clients such as Sprint, UPS, and Microsoft.

Looking forward to seeing you!
TBP Puget Sound Alumni Chapter Officers
Caitlin Laxton – President
Naomi Watnick – Treasurer
Nancy Chang – Secretary
Katie Leikhim – Social Director