Pauline Blain, a Product Owner at Patmos, recently represented us at her alma mater, Thomas Aquinas College, to attend their job fair to connect employers with students and recent graduates eager to launch their careers. This was an exciting opportunity to showcase Patmos’ culture and technical prowess while also emphasizing our commitment to innovation and hiring top talent.
The Role of Recruiting in Driving Technical Innovation
As the technology industry continues to evolve rapidly, companies like ours rely on a steady influx of skilled professionals to stay competitive. Pauline’s participation at TAC’s job fair wasn’t just about recruiting—it was an opportunity to highlight Patmos’ commitment to using technology to solve real-world challenges.
We actively seek individuals who are passionate about both technology and problem-solving. The students we met at TAC demonstrated a unique blend of intellectual curiosity and technical adaptability, qualities essential for driving innovation and expanding our scalable cloud platforms and custom applications.
Attending events like these enables us to connect with future innovators who can help us advance our technology and better serve our clients.
Why Thomas Aquinas College?
12% of Patmos’ workforce comprises TAC alumni—a significant statistic that reflects the deep-rooted value our company has for a liberal education.
As Patmos’ CEO explained, “It’s easy for a company to teach technical skills to a new hire who knows how to think. It’s impossible for a company to teach a new hire how to think – even when they come in with many technical skills. That’s why we’ve always seen Thomas Aquinas College as the best-kept hiring secret in tech.”
John Johnson highlights that problem-solving and adaptability—skills honed through a liberal education—are essential in today’s tech-driven landscape. With AI and other emerging technologies reshaping the industry, the need for professionals who can think critically and creatively is more pressing than ever.
Connecting with Students and Building Partnerships
Patmos’ presence at the job fair also sends an important message to potential applicants, partners, and even educational institutions. For students, attending a fair like this is a chance to not only learn about job opportunities but also gain insights into our culture and recruitment process.
“We conducted several on-site interviews, and it was clear that many of the students had a real passion for technology,” Pauline noted. “They were excited about the possibility of joining a company that values both technical expertise and personal growth.”
For colleges and universities, Patmos’ commitment to engaging with future talent signals a desire to build long-term partnerships, creating a pipeline of graduates who are ready to enter the workforce with both technical and critical-thinking skills.
Patmos Tech’s Commitment to Talent and Growth
Ultimately, Patmos’ presence at the TAC job fair emphasizes our company’s dedication to recruiting top talent and investing in the next generation of tech professionals. Whether it’s students looking for their first job or seasoned professionals seeking a new challenge, our culture of innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration welcomes those eager to make a real impact in the tech world.
