“P.K. has had a distinguished career in high tech spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.” P.K. Agarwal, a seasoned … More
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Silicon Valley unemployment (still) lower than rest of the state
The state’s 112-month employment expansion is the second-longest on record.
Explainable AI: trust, transparency, accountability
“Business needs to see inside the black box.”
Investing in Deep Learning and Machine Learning
“The cumulative effect of this innovation will continue to change society.”
Discovering a Regulatory Affairs Career
“Overcoming failure can set you on a new and better path.”
Changing the world—one educator at a time
“I am a changemaker at heart.”
Top Ask for HR Business Partner: Credibility
“Would you be brave enough to do this?”
Unemployment for May just 2.1 %
The biggest job gain for Santa Clara County was in the Information sector.
Excellence in HR Business Partnership
“The HRBP is a broad role. It’s a whirlwind adventure every working day!”
From Employee to Entrepreneur
“If it’s viable, it will grow.”
Still hovering at 2.4% unemployment
Year over year, the Silicon Valley information industry gained 9,200 jobs.
Social Security decisions in retirement
“A lot of financial plans succeed or fail based on the decisions people make about Social Security.”
Design a retirement strategy for clients
“It’s an interweaving of emotions and actions.”
Unemployment up slightly
The biggest job gains in March were in the government arena.
Terminating the problem employee
“You need to be always thinking about the different laws that you need to consider and how they might impact … More
Questions for the Virtual Executive Assistant
“While you are busy focusing on your business I am busy in the details of your business…”
Supply chain management as business driver
“Procurement, acquiring goods and services, touches every single aspect of personal and business life.”
Stem cell biology: a glimpse into the industry of regeneration
“I sit at the bridge between pure discovery research of new ideas and potential products.”
Tech versatility for a long career
“The key is really cross-platform development.”
Measuring Supplier Sustainability
“Supplier performance measurement will no doubt continue, but what we measure seems to be evolving.”
Neuropsychology and the educational therapist
“All of the assumptions we used to have about learning are changing.”
Trends in Logistics: Bringing outsourcing back home
“You need to come up with unique solutions to the current problems in logistics.”
LinkedIn’s All Star status is more than a rating
“LinkedIn is an iterative process. Use it to meet new people, build trust, cultivate relationships and always engage.”
The window to your professional world— build a great resume
Make it crystal clear why you’re the right match for the position you’re specifically targeting.
Navigating the Career Fair
What do you bring to their table?
Instructors take their vision for public procurement to CAPPO
“Certification is building a foundation for your future.”
The interview: How to impress the recruiter
“It’s been a tight market—even in this (EDA) niche.”
Closing the skills gap for AI jobs
“Every company is…transitioning their workforce into the age of AI.”
Strategic adaptability: Project management for startups
“You need to bring order to the chaos.”
Happy New Year to Our Extension Community!
“We anticipate great things for 2019.”
