The Sujeeth Foundation Blog
alerts
- Apr 5, 2025 -- alerts
The volunteer experience is brought together by our Github Community. The wiki and discussion board make it easy to share knowledge. Key Sections include a FAQ, the Career Circle Program Structure and Weekly Agenda's. There's even an inventory of content that clearly explains the purpose behind the content.
- May 16, 2023 -- alerts
Origin story. Customers fix organizations. Students are the customer. Getting student outcomes solves engagement problems later. Let's do this.
career
- Oct 25, 2026 -- career
Students add value to a network by responding to what people already post, not by asking for something. YouSpot helps by finding posts on your chosen topics, flagging authors you already know, and pulling their work history and company background so your reply or outreach is specific. Start small: pick one person, read their last three posts, and reply to one with something you actually thought.
- Oct 3, 2026 -- career
The best follow-up turns a no into a learning experience. Most outreach gets silence, so treat silence as an unstated no and change your approach instead of repeating it. After an interview, thank the person and ask one honest question about how they saw your fit, so you can learn and adjust. Keep the relationships you build during your search, and reach out when you don't need anything.
- Oct 3, 2026 -- career
Job titles and phrases like 'customer obsessed' are labels. They sound meaningful but are ambiguous, and a product manager can do very different work at different companies. Don't answer interview questions with a label. Tell a story, and use a formula like STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) if you're not sure how. Treat each application and interview as an experiment: notice what worked, change one thing, and try again.
spotlight
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
Will Kyle shares how perseverance, mentorship, and strategic networking helped him navigate challenges and achieve success in his journey from selling steel buildings to becoming an Enterprise Sales Leader at AWS. Learn practical tips for students on building experience, embracing opportunities, and making the most of their first job.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
Valerie Bergman aligned passion with profession, strategic networking, and continuous learning on her inspiring journey from software engineer to Microsoft Field Sales Specialist. Get practical advice on building experience, embracing challenges, and staying authentic.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
Michelle Leaverton showcased her resilience and adaptability as she transitioned from corporate project management at Dell Technologies to nonprofit leadership and ministry, and eventually launched her own business, Collateral Designs. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing challenges, and making a positive impact in their professional lives.