Some of the companies attending this career fair were: Bemis Company, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delphi, Eli Lilly, Frito Lay, Lexmark International, Lockheed Martin, Marathon Petroleum, Microsoft, Rockwell Collins and Texas Instruments.
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| Photo: Christina Davis Rose-Hulman students try to acquire that ever-so-evasive interview at Wednesday’s Career Fair. |
When asked how he felt about the career fair, junior computer engineering major David Berdy mentioned that “it’s really big and awesome this year. I like how there are almost no lines.” Recruiters were constantly talking with students and even some of the larger companies had many recruiters talking with multiple students at a time.
Many of the companies have attended previous Career Fairs, and a lot of Rose-Hulman alumni were there to recruit for their company. Process Engineer Mike Martin, who works for ProTrans International, came to his first Career Fair as a recruiter. “It’s kinda nice being on the other side of the table. It’s really relaxing.”
Tom, a recruiter from Lutron Electronics Company mentioned that the career fair is a lot more impressive than the larger universities that he has been to. “[I’m] impressed by the amount of effort put into this…well organized, more attendance.” The recruiters were busy the following day, interviewing prospective interns, co-ops and full-time positions.
Junior mechanical engineer Jim Hammer was impressed with the career fair. “The recruiters seemed more interested in me now because of more work experience and being a junior. I was disappointed that Ford or Daimler Chrysler did not return.” When asked about any improvements, Hammer mentioned that the organization of the companies should be improved. “[I think they should] make the booths alphabetical to help find certain companies, it’s difficult to find all them with this unclear map.”