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Testimonials
Testimonial from a Recent Graduate Employer Testimonials about Our Interns "Their strong technical background 1) allows them to be productive 'Day One' and 2) provides the foundation so that they can learn and master new technologies. Their heavy workload prepares and enables them to take on substantial responsibility and not get overwhelmed by it." Steve Johnson, Allegiance, McGaw Park, Illinois "When we hire a Northern Illinois University computer science graduate, we know we are obtaining an individual with strong technical skills who will be able to contribute immediately to our projects." Brad Anderson, Technology Practice Leader, Hewitt and Associates Lincolnshire, Illinois "Jon's contributions to the team were well-received and his ability to learn quickly contributed to the success of the project." SecurityLink from Ameritech, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois "His ability to learn and incorporate new technical concepts and to apply his educational knowledge has made him a productive member of the team from the moment of his arrival. His ability to learn quickly was an attribute that his team leaders admired the most because it translated into an ability to work independently with minimal supervision." Commonwealth Edison, Chicago, Illinois "He has conducted himself professionally and has proven quite capable of picking up on technologies that are changing weekly. With technology changing so quickly, it would be impossible to tailor a college curriculum to meet every aspect a student will encounter, so teaching them the fundamentals and the ability to pick up new things is key." Millenium Technologies, Naperville, Illinois "Dale's performance was outstanding and exceptional. His talent and drive to learn more allowed us to have him work on more exciting things [than documentation]. He produced code and GUI comps on or before they were due. He provided fresh ideas and feedback when asked. He was a pleasure to have in our work environment." eDimensions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois "His ability to adapt quickly allowed him not only to successfully maintain the network from a technical perspective, but he had the 'soft' skills necessary to deal with the challenges of the personalities that make up CLC. NIU has been well-represented by this individual in ability, knowledge, and character." Computer Learning Centers, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois "Ernst and Young Application Services looks for talent and potential leadership in technology and client delivery. Robert has demonstrated strong technical aptitude, as well as the communications skills and drive that make a good EYAS associate. I hope that he pursues a career as an associate within EYAS." Ernst and Young Application Services, Chicago, Illinois "Mark has demonstrated that he is a talented designer and web programmer, and he has made himself an invaluable member of the marketing team. Mark helped Endeavor out of many tight spots, and he should be commended for the quality and quantity of work he produces in the face of very strict deadlines. His work with our company led to Endeavor's creation of a marketing designer position specifically for him." Endeavor Information Systems, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois "Anh was very independent throughout his internship. We would give him an assignment and almost immediately it was completed. Unfamiliar concepts did not slow him down." IBM, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina "Anthony's performance has been excellent, accomplishing tasks with a high degree of attention and showing personal initiative during the course of every project he was assigned to. Anthony has always acted in a professional manner while at work and has integrated well with not only the IS staff, but with other departments (i.e., Marketing, Customer Service) as well." FTD.com, Downers Grove, Illinois "Sharon conducted herself very well and performed to our full satisfaction. You should be proud to make available to us such a high caliber summer intern. " Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois "We really appreciate the NIU Internship program and the caliber of students/interns that you have been able to provide us with. It is a true testament to the high quality of education that NIU provides." Houghton Mifflin Company, St. Charles, Illinois "Andrew has proven to be the best summer intern who has worked for this department. (This is a significant compliment, because my second-best intern came from Stanford.) Andrew made several persons remark that Northern Illinois University must have an excellent computer science program." IBM's Santa Teresa Laboratory, California "You should be proud to make available to us such a high-caliber summer intern." Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois "He was able to quickly apply his skills from courses at Northern Illinois University to our project. Within days of joining our team, Jon was able to work in our mainframe environment and answer questions regarding COBOL." Hewitt, Linconshire, Illinois "Rochelle is extremely well-prepared for the work environment and we would love to see her return as an employee after her studies are completed. It is pleasant to see that the university is still producing top-notch programmers." Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, Illinois "Stephen has tremendous problem-solving ability. It's been a pleasure working closely with Stephen on this project." Nicor Gas, Naperville, Illinois "He is considered a valued team member. I graduated from NIU in 1990 and was quite pleased with the education I received and the opportunities it provided. I can see that the education delivered to your students today has kept pace with the changing marketplace." Everen Securities, Chicago, Illinois "Overall, Jen was treated as an equal on the project team and she performed accordingly." State Farm, Bloomington, Illinois "Tim learned everything we taught him, usually after only one lesson. What he didn't know, he would find a book and read and learn. IMRF does not have a separate review policy for interns. Rather, standards in place to evaluate programmers are used. The work completed by Tim places Tim in the Outstanding category." Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Oak Brook, Illinois "He also learns very quickly and did a good job of instructing me when necessary." Caterpillar, Aurora, Illinois "Melissa's work certainly played a key role for the Sales Systems group in delivering a number of critical projects. Her conduct has been very professional, and she has been an extreme joy to work with." Kraft Foods, Northfield, Illinois "Tim impressed up with his technical skills, his communications skills, and his work ethic. He cast a fine reflection on Northern Illinois University." ComEd, Lombard, Illinois "Munaf is a great asset to our team and I commend you and your fellow colleagues for turning out such a fine student." IBM, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina "During Paul's internship, he has shown great aptitude for learning and mastering a new computer language while using it in live situations." Dartek Computer Supply Corp., Naperville, Illinois "With his attitude and skills, he has functioned as a regular member of my team in every respect. His abilities underscore my favorable opinion of the Computer Science program at Northern." Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, Illinois "We have continually challenged Curtis in many ways, technically and logically, and he has met each one head on. We have extended an offer for full time employment after his schooling is complete because of the exceptional abilities he has demonstrated." Walgreens, Deerfield, Illinois "In summary, Jason has done a truly outstanding job, and has further enhanced the reputation of Northern Illinois University." IBM San Jose, California "Terri's ability to learn and apply and her way of working with other members of her team have been great." IBM's Santa Teresa Laboratory, California |