What Do I Do Now That I’m No Longer in School?

Marissa Marin, ORDP Analyst

Jenny Stevens, Principal Engineer

Kim Worsham, Associate Director

Society of Women Engineers, WE14October 25th, 2014

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What You’ll Get Out of This Discussion

Life after landing your first job

Work life vs. school life

How to succeed in a new environment

What to Expect When Starting Your Career

Work is results driven not grade driven

Different priorities among co-workers

Soft skills as important as technical skills

Making the Most of Your First Job

The Power of Listening and Speaking Up

You’ve Graduated But Still Have a Lot to Learn

There Are Many Ideal Jobs

Changes to Be Successful at Work

Focus on Your Strengths

Take Risks, Be Bold

Be a Life Long Learner

Our Advice

Listen

Lead

Learn

Look Forward

Show your Strength

Network

Stand Out

The Presenters

Marissa Marin is a young professional in her second year of a rotational program, where she rotates through diverse business, quality, and technical positions within operations at Genentech.  She was actively involved in her collegiate SWE section throughout her time at Colorado School of Mines, and continues to be passionate about enabling women to be successful in science and engineering roles in industry.  Marissa holds a BS degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines.

Jenny Stevens is a seasoned professional, CQE, CMQ/OE, and CPIP.  She has 21+ years of diverse experience in large- and small-scale biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing.  Jenny holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Alabama and is currently a Principal Engineer for Genentech. 

Kim Worsham is an Associate Director of Operational Excellence in Roche's Biologics Drug Product manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, OR.  She is leader and participant in Genentech's Women Professional (GWP) group. Additionally, she is an active college recruiter of women engineers to Roche.