The annual Engineering Expo held at the Student Union on Ohio State’s campus is a great way for future engineers to network themselves to employers. I attended this event in late September as a Freshman to learn the ropes and get experience for when I am looking for an internship or co-op opportunities. This event taught me how you need to prepare, how large it actually is, and I even learned tips to help be successful at the event the coming years. One encounter that really impacted me was the moment I spoke with the recruiters from Component Repair Technologies Inc. They gave me helpful information and insight on what companies are really looking for and even what to add to resumes that recruiters always look for. They were helpful while knowing I was a freshman because who knows, one day I might be working for them and they want the best possible candidates. I feel goin
g to an event like this as a freshman distances me from my peers who thought they were to early in the process to start networking themselves, while I thought this was the perfect opportunity. This experience not only worked on my speaking abilities but also put me outside my comfort zone with something I never had to go through before. I know that in time, I will not regret going to the Expo.