WSU + Microsoft: Careers for Cougs
About the event
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential—with over 100,000 employees in over 100 countries, working on hundreds of products, including games, phones, developer tools, business solutions, and operating systems. So why not explore what they do, where we do it, and what life is like at Microsoft?
Meet a panel of Microsoft team members as they share their experience and offer best practices for connecting in their industry. Pizza and light refreshments will be searved.
Featured Speakers:
- McKenna Cato (E&E Social Media & Creative) – Speaking on early career experience and consulting.
- Tanya Platt (HR Director) – Focusing on HR and learning to use AI to differentiate.
- Matt Rossow (Sr Business Planner) – Career path changes. Going from an accounting major to finance to marketing.
- Sara Harris (Sr Marketing Go-To Market Manager) – Speaking on marketing and Sales
- Tim MacBean (Principal PM Manager)– Speaking on the finance career path.
After attending this workshop, WSU students will:
- Learn more about Microsoft as a company and culture
- Network with team members and alumni to learn more about their roles and responsibilities.
- Learn about the key skills necessary to succeed in each division.
We want to ensure you can fully participate in the event. Please request alternate presentation formats, sign language interpreters, and other reasonable accommodations at least five (5) days in advance of the event via email to studentjobs@wsu.edu.