“Best class I have ever taken. Professor Lo promised all of us that she would prepare us for a Silicon Valley job, and she delivered. The knowledge she shared literally transformed my life, and I am often complemented on my strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with our clients.”

— Antonio Perez, Senior Project Coordinator, Derivi Castellanos Architects

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“Laimin Lo opened my eyes to the hyper-competitive job market behind all the glitz of Silicon Valley. I was retaught how to speak, stand, present and shake hands with authority. With her guidance, I was able to secure the beginnings of a career in IT for a billion dollar company and co-found two startups. I would not be where I am today without Laimin’s tough love. Anyone trying to bootstrap themselves into a career in high tech stands to gain tremendously from the content of Laimin’s instruction. Do what she says. It’s that simple.”

— David Burr, Account Manager, Gilliland Consulting Group

 

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“With Professor Lo, you get more than just a teacher; you get a mentor, a role model, and most importantly, someone who actually cares about you. ​

— Nick Carrillo, Supply Chain Program Manager, Meta

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“What differentiates Laimin’s class from others is her first hand experience doing the jobs that we, as business majors, want to have. With that experience, she helps prepare you for the world of business and teaches you to format your documents the way that businesses are using today.”

— Courtney Sanchez, Assistant Manager, Whole Foods Market

 

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“As a bilingual student who has lived in multiple countries, communication barriers can create a huge hurdle in the competitive Silicon Valley job market. As a Silicon Valley veteran, Laimin Lo shares her insights on the importance of building an organic network of people, businesses, and partners. She takes her students on an academic journey that begins with learning the mechanics of a firm handshake and ends with students pitching a business plan to an executive board. With her communication hacks, business acumen, and genuine support, I was able to land my dream job as a Regional Sales Manager with Google.”

— Faisel Sheik, Business and Finance Consultant, Google

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“Laimin Lo translates her experience working in Silicon Valley into valuable lessons for students who are struggling to make the transition from college classes to corporate life. Her teachings provide a mix of tough love and sound advice that will snap any student out of their delusion around finding a job. After taking her class, I had the confidence to network, interview and negotiate my way into making my dream job in tech a reality. I urge any college student starting out or anyone looking to make a career change to follow her advice.”

— Megan Cyr, Business Analyst Manager, Apple

 

 

“As a child to poor immigrant parents, I did not have access to many resources that were readily available to wealthier families. Professor Lo helped me bridge the skill level gap and gave me tools to catch up with graduates of prestigious universities. The business communication skills and confidence she helped me build were essential for my career survive. Now, I excel in my work as a manager in this competitive environment.”

— Usman Choudhery, COO and VP, Osprey Motors

 

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“Professor Lo provided essential career focus for my future. I have been in the workforce for 20+ years and she gave me a fresh sense of who I am as a professional and where I'd like to go in the future. Every exercise went beyond the textbook and made you look within to see your potential and let it shine. She gave you the necessary tools and pushed you out of your comfort zone to help you achieve personal and professional success. Professor Lo allowed me to feel more confident in being able to pitch my ideas in real life. I had a meeting with a Director on campus to discuss an evening childcare program for working parents who attend evening classes. I also attended the Watermark Women's conference to learn about other high professional women and hear how they've become successful. If it weren't for Professor Lo, I would have never had the confidence or drive to do either. Her course taught students how to always be ready for an opportunity when it presents itself. To believe in yourself and live life to your full potential. Professor Lo made you feel like you deserve the best in life and she was going to teach you the skills you needed to stand out. I will always be reminded of how she believed in us so much that she made us believe in ourselves.”

— Gloria Jimenez, Assistant Athletics Director for Finance, SJSU

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“I use Laimin’s lessons every day in my sales position at Cisco whether carefully crafting emails and proposals. I have always adhered to a simple yet powerful piece of advice she relayed the first week we met: Take your headphones off and capitalize on networking opportunities all around you. Listening to that one bit of advice has helped me excel.” 

— Nick Finato, Territory Account Manager at Cisco Meraki

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“My peers often say how jealous they were that their class didn’t work on any real world business scenarios like we did. Professor Lo’s course is straight up, no BS, designed to prepare you for the business world. These aren’t just book smarts I’m talking about here; Professor Lo brings years of Silicon Valley business experience to every lecture. My business communication skills have improved greatly ever since the beginning of the semester.”

— Derrick Lagamarisno, Principal Product Manager, Walmart

 

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“Being a first-generation college student with Mexican-immigrant parents, I had no chance of competing with wealthy students who grew up with business world knowledge. Professor Lo’s experience with the extremely competitive and cutthroat business atmosphere of Silicon Valley will help you out immensely. She will provide you with tips on how to dress, what to do during an interview, how to ask for a raise, and several other matters you will face in your future career. By utilizing her knowledge, I was able to land a job with Bank of the West." 

— Jose Becerra, Senior Investment Associate, RBC Capital Markets

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“Professor Lo will teach you so much about the world of business that when you actually get a job in the field you want, you will realize how easy it is because of how well she has prepared you. The experience is priceless.”

— Darshan Advani, Sr. ABM and Campaigns Manager, Fiddler AI

 

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“You will become a better writer and know what to expect in your future career. Professor Lo is one of the most, if not the most inspirational professors I have ever had. Being former active duty military beforehand, she also has been more inspirational than previous commanders I have had. You will benefit greatly from her extensive knowledge.” 

— Anthony Ayala, VP of Operations, KeyGlee

 

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“Professor Lo will give you amazing and useful tips if you want to develop your business career. Thanks to Professor Lo, I have my first job.”

— Linh Nguyen, Internal Revenue Agent, Internal Revenue Service

 

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“You will be a better writer and speaker with a completely different mentality. In other words, you will be better prepared to face the Silicon Valley business world than never before.”​

— Luis Avina, Corporate Accounting Manager, Seagate

 

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“Professor Lo is driven to see you succeed wherever life takes you. She’s been out there, in the real world and has decades worth of experience and advice to give you.”

— Stephen Ng, Sales Operations Specialist, Patreon

 

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“Professor Lo teaches you so much in such a short amount of time, and it truly is amazing. Keep an open mind, and remember she is your biggest supporter and advocate.”

— Madison Berry, People Service Intake and Transformation Manager, Meta

 

 

“She is helping every student get ready for the real business world.”

— Chengyan Shen, Senior Manager, PwC

 

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“Plenty of classes will prepare students to be productive in their field of choice; few will give practical advice on the subtleties of what makes you successful like Professor Lo will.”

— Ivania Chavez, Accounting Manager, Third Harmonic Bio

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“Professor Lo offers something not many SJSU professors have. Her industry experience is clearly represented by her lectures as they are laden with testimonials from the real world. She has interviewed dozens of professionals so she knows exactly what hiring managers are looking for in resumes. She will provide great framework; the rest is for you to fill. Trust me, her ability to motivate the need for an evolving and professional resume through expert advice has increased my confidence in landing a great internship.”

— Gabe Fodor, Mid-Enterprise Account Executive, Wiz

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“I was looking to enhance my communication skills as English is my second language, but I didn’t expect much because I’m a professional with 10+ years of experience. Reading reviews on RateMyProfessor.com made me really interested in taking this class. Laimin Lo provided real hands on experience to students by giving assignments such as how to write resume, how to interview for jobs, how to write your own and your direct reports performance appraisals, and how to create information reports for executives. I loved the real settings (and props sometimes) she used such as briefing executives while walking to the car and pitching your ideas to decision makers in organizations. If you have to take a class in communication, I would recommend this class without hesitation as you will get real hands on experience.” 

— Ranjit Kaur, Director of Human Resources, SJSU Foundation

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“Every single lesson you learn can be applied in the real world.”

— Renee Manke, People Operations Generalist, Silicon Valley Education Foundation

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“Laimin Lo’s techniques are the result of years of corporate experience in Silicon Valley’s highly competitive business climate. Both aspiring young professionals and seasoned executives will find immense value in her perspective and approach. Whether you want to know how to pitch a business proposal to potential investors, negotiate for a raise, or you just want to write effective business reports, it’s all there. Her guidance has been instrumental in elevating my leadership skills.”

— Joe Knudsen, Strategic Account Manager, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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“Two things happened in Professor Lo's class that I didn't think were possible: I looked forward to a Friday morning class during my final months of college, and more importantly, each assignment developed a transferable skill I've been able to apply throughout my post-collegiate career. Over the past two years as an account executive at Indeed.com, I've been promoted, received three raises, and am currently on track to become a sales director within the next few quarters. Her class gave me the confidence to go out into the world and feel like nothing was out of reach as long as I was prepared. From interview and email etiquette to hand shakes and presentation skills, her class gives students a clear edge in the workplace.”

— Dallas Seaman, Director of Sales, Indeed.com

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