Alyssa is a Communications Specialist at SAS focused on culture, recruitment marketing and employer branding. She’s a creative storyteller who’s passionate about the intersection of people and brand, and loves sharing the SAS story.
Over the last few weeks, the world has experienced unprecedented events. The current situation with COVID-19 continues to develop rapidly, and it’s requiring parents to think outside the box to solve problems – from home. With their new, sometimes invasive co-workers. Their kids. Parents don’t cease to be parents when
Written by Alfred Liu, SAS China R&D Alfred Liu, Head of SAS China Research and Development, shares his story about working through the coronavirus outbreak in China, tips for others going through it and his hopes for a return to normal life soon. The Coronavirus Hits On Dec. 31, when
Over the last few weeks, the world has experienced unprecedented events. The current situation with COVID-19 is developing rapidly, and it’s requiring people around the world think outside the box to creatively solve problems – from home. Remote working may be a change for some, and it can be hard
It’s Employee Appreciation Day! We appreciate our employees every day, but Employee Appreciation Day presents an extra opportunity to recognize our people for all they do. Our employees span across divisions, geographies and job functions – but they all play an important part in our mission to empower and inspire
We’re proud of our unique company culture that spans across offices, divisions and geographies. It’s one of the reasons SAS was recently named among the top workplaces in the world by Fortune’s Great Place to Work! If you’re curious about what it is that makes SAS such a great place to work, one answer
We know that the job search can be stressful, and we want your application and interview experience to be a great one. Here’s a look at what to expect from our hiring process – from application to your first day. 1. Apply! Our application process is designed to be simple and transparent. Check
Assessing a company from the outside can be tricky business – but it shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on the #saslife. From our values to our vision for the future, we’re giving a transparent look at what it’s really like to work here. We kicked off
At SAS, curiosity is one of our values, it’s in our DNA and an important piece of our history. Our people use their curiosity every day to answer critical questions, create meaningful customer experiences and make the world a better place. They’re the ones writing SAS’ story, and we want
At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Our own Dan Schaub
Assessing a company from the outside can be tricky business – but it shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re pulling back the curtain on the #saslife. From our values to our vision and (almost) everything in between, we’re giving a transparent look at what it’s really like to work here. Our values aren’t
We’re proud of our unique company culture that spans across offices, divisions and geographies. It’s one of the reasons SAS was recently named among the top workplaces in the world by Fortune’s Great Place to Work! If you’re curious about what it is that makes SAS such a great place
At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Today, hear about how
You may have heard the saying that to achieve success, it’s necessary to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Stepping outside your comfort zone can be challenging, but our own Andrea Horn, Manager of Supplier Diversity, takes that saying to heart when it comes to growing her career! I sat down
We know the internship search can be stressful, and we want your application and interview experience with us to be a great one! Here’s a complete look at what to expect from our intern hiring process – from application to your first day. 1. Apply! If you’re interested in interning
It’s National Intern Day! Created by WayUp, National Intern Day is a holiday dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of the world: Interns. At SAS, we feel like every day should be Intern Day, but National Intern Day presents a unique opportunity to celebrate the unique value interns
If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at SAS, Your
At SAS, we’re proud to have a multidimensional and multi-generational workforce. Our CEO, Dr. Jim Goodnight, says it best: “We believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that changes the world. Great minds don’t always think alike, so we make it a priority to
If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at SAS, Your
If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet. And at
If you're curious what makes SAS a great workplace, one answer always rises to the top - our people. It's no secret that the people who work here are some of the best and brightest - not to mention the most passionate, accountable, authentic and curious people you'll ever meet.
At SAS, we recognize and appreciate the valuable skills and experience that veterans, active military, and military families bring to our workforce. We honor the service and sacrifice of military families, and actively support our employees in their transition from the military to the civilian corporate work environment. Our own
A few weeks ago, our team moved into SAS’ newest building, Building A. It’s a beauty, featuring a world-class training center, a bakery, and over 1000 pieces of artwork. While the abundance of baked goods is hard to beat, I think my favorite part about the building is the view.
“The thing I absolutely love about food is it’s a common thread that connects us no matter what culture we come from.” – Poh Ling Yeow For over 20 years, our SAS International Connections Employee Inclusion Group (or as we like to call it - “SASIC”) has been celebrating the array
I recently took a SAS HireVue. What’s a HireVue you ask? Two words – virtual interview. It was my first experience with virtual interviewing, and I was nervous. Like, final exam-level nervous. Like many, I don’t enjoy seeing myself on video and mentally psyched myself out for what I anticipated
Sometimes, during my day-to-day job, I get to experience some really fun and unique things. I’m thankful that these experiences, while work-related, sometimes spark deeper reflection about the world around me. Case in point: a few weeks ago, I zipped into a bee suit to tour and learn about SAS’
Today, we’re talking about the Match.com of the corporate world: LinkedIn. Love it or hate it, LinkedIn is essential for making professional connections and, ultimately, getting hired. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of recruiters say they use social media channels to research candidates online. And what you have on
Oh, networking. The buzzword of Ted Talks, academia, and career resources everywhere; networking is often touted as the golden ticket to progressing your career. The importance of networking can’t be overstated, but let’s be honest: networking can be, well, awkward. If you’re someone who feels uncomfortable, unsure or just plain
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and my time as a SAS Intern (a whole 11 months!) has been no exception. My SAS experience has been full of meaningful work, relationship building, skill development and, let’s face it, a copious amount of M&M’s. I feel extremely lucky to
Some say building a network is a form of art. If that’s true, then Joshua Richardson is on his way to becoming a master! Joshua’s been with SAS since he graduated college in 2016. And he’s hit the ground running - already leveraging his growing network and relentless curiosity to
What’s the key to progressing your career? If you ask Manish Desai, a Sr. Director of Consulting, SAS Asia Pacific, based in India, it’s conquering the fear of failure and embracing opportunity – with a great mentor by your side. I sat down with Manish to hear more about his
