An elevator pitch (or speech) is a simple term coined to illustrate a measurable amount of time that you might have to make a strong and effective impression on a person. Continue reading
Women in Engineering: My Personal Perspective of Life at AMD
I graduated from the University of Toronto in Computer Engineering in 2000 and started working at ATI—now AMD—a few weeks after graduation. I have been here just over 11 years, and I still enjoy coming into work every morning. Continue reading
What’s a Co-op? And Why Should You Consider it?
By Kristin Shopp, Manager, University Relations No, we are not talking about a shared living arrangement where you all pitch in on the chores. A co-op is a program with your school, typically in engineering, where you have the opportunity … Continue reading
Getting the Interview: How to Stand Out From the Crowd
We love hiring good students, but we typically have only 5-10 spots and 250+ applications. Here’s how to make yours stand out from the rest. Continue reading
AMD Co-ops: In their own words
The work at AMD has pushed me to continually improve. It has been a place to expand on my coursework and gain valuable hands-on knowledge, but most importantly, it has been a place to gain confidence in myself.
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You Prepared for the Career Fair, Got an Interview, and Got the Offer: Now What?
Choosing between co-op/internship offers can be difficult. At first, it seems like salary should be the only deciding factor…but not so fast. The best thing is to take a more holistic view of the entire experience you’ll have with the individual companies. Your potential co-op experience can be summarized in six major factors that you should consider when choosing among offers.
University Career Fairs: Time to Impress!
September is here, and it is university career fair season! Follow those tips to ensure that you impress. Continue reading
