APL’s College Relations Staff asked some recent hires to speak about their experiences as interviewees and new employees. Here are some of the insights they offered about APL:

Variety

• You can have many different careers during your time at APL (so you don’t have to look elsewhere when you want to try something different).
• You can do anything you want. (Well maybe not…but whatever your interests, you can probably find a project.)
• There’s “a ton” of different projects to work on, technically challenging problems, with an applied research focus.

APL’s Culture

• It’s a good transition from college to work life.
• APL values independence and professional integrity.
• The atmosphere is quasi-Government, and better than private industry, because there’s a broader range of work rather than focusing on just a few things.
• Supervisors don’t look over your shoulder, and they give you time to learn.

Opportunity

• Peers are one of your best resources. (You need to network, both socially and professionally. Networking is valuable to help you team with others and help your team solve problems.)
• The Educational Assistance program lets you go to school part-time, and the APL culture not only allows but also encourages it.