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Printer-friendly version High-tech Hoosiers prove valuable
Staff Writer Employers at this year's High Tech Job Fair are finding Indiana graduates to be an asset to their company. With students who want to stay in Indiana, "we don't have to worry about turnover four to five years down the line," said Tony Brown of Dow Agrosciences. Maryo Pasarel of Ken Herceg and Associates holds a similar view. "We feel that students who have family ties to Indiana are usually those who stay," Pasarel said. The High Tech Job Fair for Indiana Companies, held in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms, was sponsored by the schools of Agriculture, Engineering, Management, Science and Technology. The fair is different from others on campus in that it is the only Purdue recruiting event limited to Indiana employers. Students at the fair saw a benefit including only Indiana companies. "Indiana companies can draw on the experience of currently employed Purdue alumni and really appreciate the value of hiring qualified Purdue students," said TJ Anthony, a senior in the School of Science. More than 50 companies were in attendance including Frito-Lay and Eli Lilly, as well as several smaller Indiana companies. Industries represented at the fair included agriculture, computer software, healthcare, accounting and manufacturing. "We like people with technical backgrounds," said Reta Long of Heritage Environmental Services. "We have a lot of Purdue grads on our payroll." While some students felt the fair had a lot to offer, others were disappointed with the selection of companies. The companies here may employ technology graduates, but not many are directly involved in the technology industry, said Anthony. "There seem to be less tech-centered companies at this fair than the Industrial Roundtable." After speaking with students, company representatives invited selected candidates back for interviews from 4-8 p.m. Interviews are also being held Wednesday in Stewart Center. Printer-friendly version |
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