OR PhD or Bust Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 When I spoke with the GEM office, they said that employers will look at your application and then decide, and as they do that your status will change from matched to unmatched, etc. I have heard nothing either. I have been listed as matched and unmatched as well. I was told that you can get called by an employer all the way through April. I assume since April 15th is the big deadline for schools for funding that they will ideally let you know by then. Knowing that a lot of people haven't been contacted yet makes me feel a bit better. I will continues to keep you guys posted!!
Manifestin2010 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 has anyone heard anything? Yes, but nothing much I think. Here is what I got in my account: University Acceptance In order to complete your application, we need to know which university you intend to matriculate through. At least one university has indicated that you have been accepted and that they are willing to sponsor you. If you choose to go to a university that sponsors you, and an employer agrees to sponsor you, you will become a GEM Fellow. Which university to you plan to attend? But no decision if I have been awarded the fellowship. Profile still says matched...........
JerusalemG Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 So does anyone know if the companies get to see what university you are going to attend before they agree to sponsor you or are these two totally separate processes? It seems to me like this could impact that decision if the university you are attending is on the other side of the country and they don't think you'll relocate after graduation. Program: Mechanical Engineering MS Applied: MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Michigan, Cornell, Princeton, UT Austin Accepted: MIT, Stanford, Cornell, UT Austin Rejected: Princeton
Rainier0408 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Just talked to GEM and they said they had been through 2 of 3 selection rounds already. The final round will be closed out by mid-March. They are planning to send out an email early next week. They said that matched just means that a company is reviewing your application. And, that declaring your intended university does not mess with the company internship process. They said they are two seperate entities. Cheers. tnsingle 1
MechE2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 So does that mean that 2/3 of fellowship recipients have been notified? Excited to hear about this one way or the other.
Rainier0408 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Yeah, when I talked to her yesterday she made it sound like those accepted in the first 2 rounds already know. My impression though (or at least what I'm telling myself) is that you selection round is going to be based on when whichever company you fall under tackles the process. It's not the NFL draft, 3rd round doesn't mean you unqualified. It just means you drew the short stick get to neurotically check your email for a few more weeks.
limpin2 Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 My GEM employer contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I were still interested and then I was selected on Friday, according to the website, and I have to sign a document.
jimluis Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello guys, my Employer Member Status just changed from "Matched" to "Released"! Hopefully yours is still matched!
MechE2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Hello guys, my Employer Member Status just changed from "Matched" to "Released"! Hopefully yours is still matched! Same thing happened to me :/
Manifestin2010 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Same thing happened to me :/ Is "released" a bad thing?
jimluis Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Is "released" a bad thing? Well, at this point is not the best thing, keeping in mind that there is just one more selection round left.
OR PhD or Bust Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Ugh I've been listed as matched for a long time, but no calls or emails. How are most of you being contacted? I just think no one wants a PhD in Operations Research.
limpin2 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 I first got an email from my GEM employer asking if I am still interested, then I replied (this was a about 2-3 weeks ago). Then last week my employer status changed from held, to released, to matched..and I thought I wasn't being considered any longer. A few days later, I was contact by a recruited, spoke with a manager and my GEM status changed to Accepted..
jimluis Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 I first got an email from my GEM employer asking if I am still interested, then I replied (this was a about 2-3 weeks ago). Then last week my employer status changed from held, to released, to matched..and I thought I wasn't being considered any longer. A few days later, I was contact by a recruited, spoke with a manager and my GEM status changed to Accepted.. Limpin2 congrats!
JerusalemG Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Is "released" a bad thing? This was the response I received from GEM a few weeks ago when I inquired about the process: "You will see your homepage Employer status change from unmatched, to matched, to held, to released as your application is previewed by several Employers. Do not be concerned with this status. No action is needed on your part." So it would seem to me that released is a good thing. Congrats! Program: Mechanical Engineering MS Applied: MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Michigan, Cornell, Princeton, UT Austin Accepted: MIT, Stanford, Cornell, UT Austin Rejected: Princeton
MechE2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 My GEM employer status just went from Released to Matched this morning.
Manifestin2010 Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 My GEM employer contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I were still interested and then I was selected on Friday, according to the website, and I have to sign a document. Congrats! good luck to the rest of us waiting........
OR PhD or Bust Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Just talked to GEM and they said they had been through 2 of 3 selection rounds already. The final round will be closed out by mid-March. They are planning to send out an email early next week. They said that matched just means that a company is reviewing your application. And, that declaring your intended university does not mess with the company internship process. They said they are two seperate entities. Cheers. I guess we never got an email.
Rainier0408 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Yeah, I was sitting at work today thinking the same thing. I called them to poke around a bit and they held their ground on Mar 14th (maybe 15th... I can't remember) being their final day. He said reaching out to your potential employers through the GEM website may not be a bad idea. Guys will still get phone calls up until the last day. That being said, I personally am starting to prepare to execute my contingency plans for this summer (aka stay on active duty until school starts).
JerusalemG Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 For those of you who had interviews with GEM employers, did they ever mention that it was related to GEM? I had an interview a few weeks back with a company on the GEM employer list but when I asked the HR rep if the position was related to GEM she didnt know what I was talking about.
limpin2 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 The recruiter that contacted me actually called me a GEM Fellow in the email I received but I had two interviews with the managers that I would be working with and they mentioned that they had no idea what the GEM program is or what it entails. Moreover, it seemed like they already selected me and the interview was just to allow me have a conversation with my potential managers and know what projects I may work on.
OR PhD or Bust Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 So frustrating, I've just stayed matched since December. Has anyone taken the initiative to contact employers of interest?
tnsingle Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 So frustrating, I've just stayed matched since December. Has anyone taken the initiative to contact employers of interest? I have and they both told me someone else has already been chosen. (sadface)
OR PhD or Bust Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I have and they both told me someone else has already been chosen. (sadface) Well then... this makes me feel there are VERY few spots.
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