Welcome to Jobs in Pods – I’m your host Peter Clayton.

This jobcast will feature engineering roles for the GE Energy – Water and Power Division in Sweden and Norway. GE Energy is a global, leading supplier of wind turbines. With a planned 340 million Euro investment in the European offshore wind market, GE is positioned to meet the global demand for renewable energy.

Are you ready to work with the industry’s most talented professionals in bringing the power of imagination to the world of energy? Joining us today from Karlstad, Sweden is Stefan Ivarsson, Model and Site Manager. (download mp3)

Questions we asked Stefan:
1. Tell us a about your career with GE — How long have you worked for the company?
2. Tell us about GE Wind Energy Offshore in Sweden and the growth you’re expecting over the next several years.
3. Last year GE Energy acquired the company you worked for at the time Scandwind. What has changed since the acquisition?
4. Often times when you hear about acquisitions, they’re not happy experiences for the employees of the company being acquired. How has this experience been for you?
5. What is so special and great about wind energy from your perspective?
6. Describe for us your ideal candidate for the engineering positions you have open. What kind of educational background and experience are you looking for? What would impress you?
7. What is the culture like at GE Energy in Sweden and Norway?
8. I know you have a by invitation only job fair coming up Sept 6th and 7th. Tell us about these events and how interested candidates can get invitations
9. For those unable to attend one the job fairs, what’s the best way to connect with you?

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Wind Energy at GE
Recruitment & Career Day, Oslo
Recruitment & Career Day, Karlstad

New! Complete Interview Transcript: GE Energy Stefan Ivarsson Transcript

This jobcast will feature the role of Engineering Trainee at St. Louis based Nestle Purina. They are a leader in the pet care industry and are seeking motivated individuals to join their team. Today we’ll be speaking with Andrea, Engineering Trainee who will tell us about the various trainee opportunities available at Nestle Purina.

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Topics to be discussed:

1. What does an engineering trainee do and what locations do you hire this position for?

2. Can you tell me a little information about the plant environment?

3. What led you to choose a career with Nestle Purina?

4. What sets Nestle Purina apart from its competitors in terms of benefits and culture?

5. What makes a successful trainee in your opinion? (skills, traits, etc)

6. What’s the career path like for an Engineering Trainee?

7. What kind of skills can you learn in this role?

8. What kind of exciting projects have you worked on?

9. How did the company support your transition from a college student to a full-time trainee?

To apply for a trainee position with Nestle Purina please visit nestlepurinacareers.com.

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This jobcast will feature the role of Engineering Trainee at St. Louis based Nestle Purina. They are a leader in the pet care industry and are seeking motivated individuals to join their team. Today we’ll be speaking with Andreea, Engineering Trainee who will tell us about the various trainee opportunities available at Nestle Purina.

Download MP3 or Play Live:

Topics to be discussed:

1. What does an engineering trainee do and what locations do you hire this position for?

2. Can you tell me a little information about the plant environment?

3. What led you to choose a career with Nestle Purina?

4. What sets Nestle Purina apart from its competitors in terms of benefits and culture?

5. What makes a successful trainee in your opinion? (skills, traits, etc)

6. What’s the career path like for an Engineering Trainee?

7. What kind of skills can you learn in this role?

8. What kind of exciting projects have you worked on?

9. How did the company support your transition from a college student to a full-time trainee?

To apply for a trainee position with Nestle Purina please visit nestlepurinacareers.com.

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In today’s jobcast we’ll take a look inside GE’s Early Identification Program. The EID Program is designed to identify high-potential engineering students early in their academic career as possible candidates for one of GE’s technical entry programs. The EID Program offers students the opportunity to experience a real-life work environment at GE, while developing the professionalism critical to a successful career. Apply at gecareers.com/campusinterview. More info on the EID program.

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Kate will discuss:

o Tell us how you came to work at GE?
o What is the EID program?
o Describe a typical day as an EID/some of the projects they’d work on.
o What kind of training do you receive?
o What are some of the benefits offered to EIDs?
o How does EID challenge interns/co-ops?
o Describe the culture at GE.
o How does EID help in your career development/progression?
o What types of options are available to you after you graduate? (Leadership Programs)
o How to apply? Who is eligible? When do interviews occur?

This jobcast will feature the personal experiences of an engineering intern at Intel Corporation. Intel is the world’s largest semiconductor company and has its headquarters based in Santa Clara, California, with offices located worldwide. Apply at intel.com/jobs. Joining us for this discussion is Deepashree, a Graphics Intern with Intel India’s Platform Applications Engineering group.

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Deepa will discuss:

* Tell us a little about your background and how long you’ve been interning at Intel India?

* What was the adjustment from school like? Does Intel have any programs to help interns settle in to the work environment?

* What’s it like to intern at Intel?

* What are some of the challenges you’ve faced during your internship and also tell us how you overcame them?

* Would you recommend an Intel internship to students listening, and why?

* Do you have any tips to share with future interns to be successful in their internship at Intel?

* Overall, why do you think Intel is such a great place to work?

This jobcast will feature the Edison Engineering Development Program at GE Energy. EEDP is focused on engineering…the program aims to develop technical problem-solving skills through advanced courses in engineering and technical projects that are aligned with business objectives. Today we’ll talk with Kristina Cruden, Engineer, Wind Drive Component Center of Excellence at GE Energy and get her perspective on the program. Apply at ge.com/careers.

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Kristina will answer:

1. Why did you choose GE and EEDP?
2. Describe the requirements for graduating from the EEDP Program and what did you gain from completing the EEDP Program?
3. The program sounds like hard work, what did you like best about it?
4. What advice would you give to being on the EEDP Program?
5. How did your rotation assignment prepare you for your off-program job?
6. How do I get an EID assignment which might help pipeline to one of the program slots?
7. Any words of advice for current EIDs (interns) or students interested in EEDP?

This jobcast will feature chemical engineering careers with Merck & Company. Merck is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Established in 1891, Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Merck Manufacturing hires in a variety of areas including the Chemical Process Development & Commercialization department. Joining us now from that area of the company is Aaron Cote. Apply at merck.com/careers.

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Aaron will answer:

1. Give us an overview of what your part of the company does?

2. Tell me about technology development when it comes to creating new medicines and vaccines.

3. What skills sets do you typically look for in candidates that come to your organization?

4. What impact does this organization make and the roles within it on the business?

5. Talk about the industry as a whole, things are changing rapidly…what do you foresee in the future?

6. Why is Merck such a great company to work for?

In this jobcast we'll talk Annette Orella, a Project Director in the Merck Manufacturing development program. She'll explain their hiring needs in the Merck Manufacturing development program. The company is headquartered in Whitehouse Station New Jersey. Apply online at merck.com/careers

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Annette will answer;

1. Tell us about the Merck Manufacturing Development Program and the kinds of roles that are available?

2. Can you describe briefly the value that the Merck Manufacturing Development Program has to employees?

3. How would you describe your ideal candidates for these kinds of roles?

4. What would candidates be surprised to learn about Merck from a culture standpoint?

5. Why is Merck a great place to work?

Join Coby, an HR Program Manager, as she shares why an Intel internship is a great way to learn, earn, and gain real hands-on experience before you graduate, and how it could lead to a job at Intel when you graduate! Whether you are working towards your undergrad or grad degree in business, engineering, or science programs, apply now at intel.com/jobs (search by location or area of interest, or check out our intern/grad opportunities link).

Listen as Michael Lv, a Product Engineering Group Leader discusses opportunities for product engineers at Intel's Chengdu site.

In this podcast, Michael speaks about the exciting areas available within the Assembly Technology Manufacturing group for product engineers and the work being conducted at this site. Apply at intel.com/jobs (search: Engineering, location: China).

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