Association of Information Technology Professionals

Meet and Greet 2004

The Meet and Greet was an informative evening.  Some of the news out in the industry can be a little disheartening at times with talk of outsourcing and decreasing enrollment of computer science, engineering, and IT students over the last couple of years.  Our seven panelists, led with questions from Dr. Meinert, gave us their opinion of what it takes to win an interview with your resume, make an impression, and perhaps land the job that is right for you.  Their insights provided us with an optimistic look towards graduation.

Participating Organizations
ANPAC St. John's Health Systems O'Reilly Automotive
City Utilities of Springfield McKesson Corp. HealthMEDX
Cox Health    

 

    Before kicking off the panel discussion, the panelists, Missouri State AITP officers and members, and some of the local AITP chapter members grabbed a few munchies and chatted a bit.

 

 

 

 

 

     CIS Department Head, Dr. Chin, couldn't resist coming up and joining us for some food.  He personally asked for some pictures to be placed on the website.  The only condition he was given was that he had to have his picture taken.  Mission accomplished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

     The students listened intensely as the panelists told us what process they go through, and what they look for in a resume, interview, and in the people that they interview.

 

 

 

 

The panelists all agreed on several points:

  • Prepare a great, well-written cover letter.  If you can't write, pay someone to do it for you! This will be what gets you an interview.
  • Show enthusiasm for the field you are entering into.
  • Participate in outside activities.  Join AITP!
  • Technical skills are great, but the valuable people have business knowledge and problem solving skills.  In other words, pay attention in your finance classes!
  • Know your long-term goals.
  • Know something about the company you are interviewing with and ask questions.  Find out if you would like to work for that company.
  • Probably the most important...BE HONEST AND BE YOURSELF!

 



 

     Dr. Meinert led the discussion with some of the most commonly asked questions.