[GeeJay]

Perhaps your context differs, but as a grey-haired hirer of MS and PhD technologists into commercial positions I have learned at least two things. (1) Though you must mention them, graduation from a renowned university and even cool internships do not correlate with productivity and desirability. (2) I am quite interested in long range goals. I try not to giggle at particularly wishful ones, nor those naively lacking branches. I hope that a branch direction considers staying with us, assuming we provide acceptable compensation, professional growth, opportunity for research, contributions to society, etc. If our investment in the employee is only a stepping-stone, shouldn't I feel a little exploited?