Forget endlessly scrolling through job postings – there’s an even more powerful way to job search that’s often overlooked: your alumni network.

Over 90% of SPM’s alumni are making a substantial impact on brands, both large and small, worldwide. From household names like Nike, adidas, and Under Armour to innovative newcomers such as On Running and Allbirds, graduates from this program are actively shaping the future of the industry.

I attended Industry Bites: Make it in Marketing featuring special guest experts Nicholas Yarger, Darcey Howard, and Amy Delaney. Here are my biggest takeaways from their discussion.

I’m so excited that I’m graduating and entering the workforce. Repeatedly, I’m encouraged to negotiate job offers and obtain the most value out of the situation. To demystify this process and gain a well-rounded perspective, I reached out to several people, and I’m sharing my top five takeaways about how to successfully negotiate your first job offer.

Got your dream internship outside of Oregon, and found out it’s unpaid and wondering how you’re going to live all summer?

The UOAA’s Intern Scholarship Program

This scholarship is designed to assist with some, but not all, of the living and/or travel expenses …

At the talk, we heard from a recruiter and sales coordinator and gained insights about life at the company and how to break into the field. Locally founded in Eugene and established as a multi-billion dollar company, it is a great place for Ducks to set up their nest. However, what’s even more important is the company’s family-centric culture.