Update of Engineering Interest
Network Events
Several Engineering Interest Roundtable Discussions took place
in various locations this past June and July. These discussions
covered topics such as job market observations and strategies,
internship/experiential trends, ethical concerns, and building
employer/college relationships etc.
EACE Engineering Interest Network Luncheon & Meeting
at Columbia University.
The EIN group held a luncheon on 5 November, 2004 during Columbia
University's Career Fair. The attendees present discussed best
practices and ideas, and also addressed ways to foster relationships
between employers and career service offices on campus. The
members met over lunch, to propose future events for 2005 and
also to continue dialogue pertaining to our EIN goals and practices.
Representatives covered topics ranging from student apathy,
resources, space limitations and facilities, to public relations,
funding, and other pertinent Network issues. Future EIN Roundtable
meetings are planned for 2005, to be held in Mid-Atlantic, Northeast,
and other convenient locations for our members.
HICCUP OR HARD TIMES FOR FUTURE HIGH TECH RECRUITING:
The first discussion titled, "Hiccup or Hard Times for
Future High Tech Recruiting" took place during the EACE
Conference in Philadelphia. Mark Savage, Director, Engineering
Co-op & Career Services, Cornell University, Tom Tarantelli,
Director, Career Development Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, Marianna Savoca, Director, Career Placement Center,
SUNY - Stony Brook, Jack Fitzmaurice, National College Relations
Manager, Teradyne, Inc., Kathie Leslie, Director of Personnel
Operations, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., and Eletta Kershaw,
Program Manager College Relations and Recruiting for IBM kicked
off this open forum discussion with brief observations of what
they are experienced with this past year's recruiting activity.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT DUKE:
Kara Heisey, Assistant Director of the Career Center at Duke
University, hosted this "non-stop" discussion retreat
with over 40 individuals in attendance. There was
an equal representation from both colleges and employers.
While about half the attendees were based in North Carolina,
college members also came from U. of South Carolina, MIT, and
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Employer representatives
came from as far away as Washington/Baltimore, Miami, and Milwaukee.
Attendees and Minutes of the Roundtable Discussion.
Click here for the minutes and
attendees of this Roundtable!
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AT TERADYNE:
Forty-four employers and colleges representatives shared in
a lively discussion of the past year's hiring climate and predictions
of (and strategies for) next year's recruiting. An additional
feature of this program was a brief tour of Teradyne's North
Reading manufacturing site. Thank you Jack Fitzmaurice and staff
for hosting this very successful event! Also, thank you to Nancy
Dilthy, (Cisco) who helped with the planning and invitations.
Attendees and Minutes of the Roundtable Discussion.
Click here for the minutes
and attendees of this Roundtable!
|
