Thank you for your interest in the
How SWE Helped Kick-Start My Career contest!

We Want to Hear Your Story!
We also want to share it with SWE Collegians who are considering the transition to SWE professional memberships. As a result, you could win a Visa gift card.

How to Enter
We know that to tell your unique story, you need to tell it in your own way. That’s why we invite you to submit your story about how SWE helped kick-start your career through the method of your choice—audio, video, visual poster, written essay or poem.

How to Win
Be creative, be inspirational and most of all, just be yourself. Through this contest you will guide SWE collegians toward continued success with a SWE professional membership. Your story can help motivate them to create a success story of their own. It can also help you win a prize. First, second and third place winners will receive Visa gift cards in the amounts of $150, $100, and $50 respectively for the most inspirational stories. Winners will be announced at the WE08 Lava Lounge but need not be present to win.

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Need a little help getting started? Feel free to use the following questions to get your creative juices flowing. Note: These questions are simply for guidance, you do not need to answer them in your submission.

• What specific SWE resources helped you find a job?
• What kind of doors did SWE networking opportunities open for you?
• What SWE resources and/or benefits have helped you build your professional career?
• How did your SWE collegiate membership benefits transition into SWE professional benefits?
• What professional successes can you attribute, at least in part, to your SWE professional membership?
• What skills have you acquired and/or fine-tuned as a result of your involvement as a SWE professional member (e.g. leadership, networking, communication)?
• Why would you urge collegians to stay involved after moving into their careers?

Entry Requirements

All entries must be in by October 24.

For full contest rules click here.