SUMMER OF TECH 2011

We’re only a few days away from the Summer of Tech 2010 meet & greet, so wanted to give a few “inside tips” for companies to make sure you make the most of it!

(Students, move along please, nothing to see here, you can get some “inside tips” over HERE)

So, companies, this is your only chance to meet students in real life before interviews.  The rest of your “browsing” will be done via online profiles.

Format

• The Meet & Greet will start at 5.30pm, so please arrive a few minutes before to check in and get your nametag.  We’re expecting around 200 people, and will be in a big lecture theatre to start with, before moving on to a larger networking space
• Please take a seat in one of the front rows, which will be reserved for company representatives.
• The first part of the evening is when you introduce yourselves to students.  This is a quick intro & overview of your company & project(s).  The main purpose is so that YOU will be recognisable to students afterwards.
• Second part of the evening is an informal networking event.  Everyone is wearing nametags, and you’ll be able to clearly identify who is a potential intern and who is not.  It is up to students to introduce themselves to companies that are a match for their skills.
• Summer of Tech helpers will be on hand to help direct traffic.
• Light refreshments will be provided to help facilitate the networking.

Tips for Companies

• Do your homework!  Be prepared!  Student profiles are live on the Summer of Tech website right now.  Spend some time before Thursday researching the candidates, so that you know who you’re looking out for at the Meet & Greet.
• Your goal for the Meet & Greet is to get a better feel for your shortlist for job interviews.  Students have been asked to do their research, and to introduce themselves to you if they think you’re a match.  This is your opportunity to find out who has the right attitude & aptitude to join your team this summer.
• Remember that there are 4 different streams for Summer of Tech, so not all students will be relevant to your industry.
• It’s often a good idea to bring several staff members, and compare notes afterwards.  If that’s not possible, you can always jot down names and check out student profiles on the Summer of Tech website afterwards.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Meet & Greet, want to rsvp additional team  members, or send through a slide for your introductory presentation, please contact info (@) summeroftech.co.nz.

Directions

• Here’s a map of Massey’s Wellington campus.  The Meet & Greet is in the Old Museum building, via entrance D off Buckle Street.
• If on public transport from the Railway Station, we suggest you grab a bus to the Basin Reserve (e.g. a No. 1 or No. 44) and walk up from there.
• If you’re driving, there is very limited visitor parking at Massey, you might have more luck on Tasman or Tory St’s.
• There’s plenty of bicycle parking around campus, for those of you on 2 wheels.

Looking forward to a fantastic Meet & Greet for SoT2010!

Don’t forget to RSVP – log into your account and check out the “Events” page.