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Nick Trompert

Nick Trompert is a Sr. Manager. He is responsible for connecting with the best engineering and information technology talent and resources in the world. He is one of the founders of Talent 101 and joined full time after college.
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Austin, TX vs Silicon Valley: Who will reign supreme?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Nick Trompert

Silicon Valley is still the Holy Grail for tech business, but Austin is now emerging as a new destination of choice for tech startups as well as larger enterprise companies and for several reasons. Austin now hosts a healthy mix of larger companies and savvy entrepreneurs coming in droves from California, New York and other tech hotbeds. Private investors are often surprised at the number of seasoned executives operating here, but the truth is that Austin has grown into one of the nation’s go-to spots for startups and large players alike, and a market for high-growth companies to thrive.

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Why is there large growth of the Electronic Industry in Texas?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Nick Trompert

What electronics company buys the most semiconductors? Here’s a hint: The computer company that’s selling the most computer gadgets is the likely answer. And if you guessed Apple, you’d be right. Texas is home to more than 1,200 different electronics companies, top of the list are Apple, Samsung Electronics Dell, and Texas Instruments Education Technology group to name a few. It is no wonder that Texas currently sits at #2 with over 200,000 people employed in the electronics’ industry. Most of the growth is happening in Austin, TX. This is because of companies like Apple with their $300+ million investment in there Austin facility and Samsung’s $4+ billion investment into the Austin Fab. There must be something great in the water down there because analyst are predicting another 30%+ business surge more Austin this year . More electronics companies will be looking to make Austin home than any other place in America.

Do you think Austin could replace the Silicon Valley in 10 years’ time?

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Why is Texas Rated No. 1 in Semiconductor Capital investment in the US?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Nick Trompert

Over the year we have followed many discussions about capital investments that semiconductor companies have made in the US, particular in what state and why they picked a particular state. In reviewing the spending of semiconductor companies in the past two years, we see Texas rated number 1 in capital investment. A wide range of reasons are given why semiconductor companies pick Texas and are making it their home sweet home.

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How Students can take advantage of LinkedIn University

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Nick Trompert

LinkedIn recently announced LinkedIn University Pages which is a new section of the social network site dedicated to building professional networks. One of the key functions of LinkedIn University is to provide a resource for high school students who are making the important decision of where they want to attend college. It also provides current students with the ability to connect with alumni and employers to apply for internships and full time positions.

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Why You Should Be an Engineering Major

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Nick Trompert

For many years, college has been seen as the path to a brighter future. That mantra still applies, but since the onset of the recent recession, it comes with more qualifiers. According to the College Board, students attending public schools are typically leaving college with over $20,000 in debt. Those who choose to splurge on a private college are stuck with over $40,000 to pay back. If those numbers seem hard to wrap your head around before graduation, they’ll seem especially staggering when you start getting the bills.

College debt is a very big issue that should be taken into consideration when you’re planning your future, but it doesn’t need to be a deterrent for getting a college education. Even though the job market for graduates is competitive, it’s still better for those with a college education than it is for those without. You can increase your odds considerably by thinking carefully about the decisions you make in college that will help you find profitable work once you finish.

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What You Need to Know About Social Media As a College Student

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Nick Trompert

For most college students, social media sites are a common destination in between classes, and maybe occasionally during them as well. While you may be confident your comfort in using social media goes well beyond that of most businesspeople, have you really started thinking seriously yet about how social media can be used to influence your job prospects after graduation?

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How do we get students to pick the right curriculum for a better future?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Nick Trompert

The school year has started again. As an employer and a representative of a company, that recruits the best talent in the market place for its customers, I always have to pause and think on how we can motivate high school students to enroll in courses to be better prepared for a college or university curriculum, a career in the military or a well-paying job.

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Does a College Education Prepare You to find a Job?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Nick Trompert

This summer I am doing an internship for a placement company that deals with a lot
of interviewing and hiring potential employees for Fortune 1000 companies. This
fall I will be entering my senior year in college and will receive my business marketing
degree. How will I prepare to get a job after a four year of an expensive education? In
just a few weeks of working, I have come to the conclusion that college does prepare
you to work in a business world, but it doesn’t prepare the student on how to apply,
interview or get a job. In college I have learned all about general business theories,
accounting, marketing strategies, and studied business cases. I am grateful for the
great professors that taught me about business, but colleges need to rethink how
they can prepare us to apply, interview, behave, dress and close on our first job out
of college. When we apply for our first career job fresh out of college, the interviews
process makes me feel like trying to ride a bike for the first time

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