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).

Started over 20 years ago by then CEO Craig Barrett, Intel’s unique Rotation Engineer Program (REP) allows new college grads the chance to accelerate their career at Intel. Program manager, Erv Thomas, shares incredible stories about people who have gone through the program and used their diverse experiences to find their ideal Intel career fit. Apply at intel.com/jobs (Req # 555306).

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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