How to approach entry-level roles: A panel discussion

Roles across Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Product Management and Business Analytics

November 7, Saturday

INFORMS Chapter at the University of Illinois, Chicago hosted a panel discussion on “How to approach entry-level roles” with panelists across career pathways of Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Product Manager and Business Analytics

Pooja Sund — Director, Technology and Analytics, Microsoft

Jason Eilts — Software Development Manager, Amazon

Amani Konduru — Product Manager, PayPal

Monalisa Chati — Strategy & Business Operations Leader, ServiceNow

Every year, be it winter or summer, thousands of college grads enter the job market and navigate through the highs and lows. Be it internships or full-time, searching for an entry-level job can be quite the catch, we all know that. And in 2020, how can we not address the elephant in the room: the pandemic. The onsight of the recruiting season amidst the pandemic has opened up new challenges and opportunities for new grads to stand out for entry-level jobs. The conjecture around entry-level roles is in everyone’s mind and we heard that.