1 “Careers, Opportunities, Rewards” Our Expectations of Sons/Daughters

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3 3 The Orkin Company was founded in 1901 by Otto Orkin. He started his business as a door-to-door salesman. Orkin has grown to service over 1.8 million customers with over 1 billion in revenues. Today, Orkin operates over 500 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, employing over 10,000 associates.

4 4 Mission Statement “ Our mission is to be the nation’s best service company. We will accomplish this goal by delivering the finest quality services and value to our customers, while being environmentally responsible. This will provide opportunities and security for employees as well as maximize long-term financial performance for stockholders ”

5 5 “The number one contributor to our company’s success is the quality of our people.” Gary W. Rollins Gary W. Rollins

6 Western-Rollins Hand Outs Hand Outs Western Pest Services Overview Western Intern Program

7 Evaluating Expectations A person’s choice in their education can shed light on personality, motivation, character, interests. A person’s choice in their education can shed light on personality, motivation, character, interests. What subjects were best liked/disliked? What subjects were best liked/disliked? Those students who like English, History and Languages usually have strength in verbal skills Chemistry, Biology, Physics indicate scientific interests and aptitude Night school attendance may indicate perseverance, energy and industry Night school attendance may indicate perseverance, energy and industry Working one’s way through school may be a plus indicating organization skill and energy level Working one’s way through school may be a plus indicating organization skill and energy level

8 Expectations Continued Having no employment record/no summer jobs, internships could indicate to easy a life and a non- work orientation Having no employment record/no summer jobs, internships could indicate to easy a life and a non- work orientation Academic performance (good grades/GPA) is one indicator of achievement, as well as a sense of responsibility Academic performance (good grades/GPA) is one indicator of achievement, as well as a sense of responsibility Being a member of sports team at school could indicate competitiveness Being a member of sports team at school could indicate competitiveness Holding class offices, fraternity/sorority offices would indicate not only leadership but also favorable personal relationships/people skills Holding class offices, fraternity/sorority offices would indicate not only leadership but also favorable personal relationships/people skills

9 THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS

10 What We Want Well rounded student with some work history including internships/part-time, summer Well rounded student with some work history including internships/part-time, summer Multiple experiences showing leadership roles with-in student organizations, sports programs, social and philanthropic organizations Multiple experiences showing leadership roles with-in student organizations, sports programs, social and philanthropic organizations Someone willing to adapt to a variety of changes and demands Someone willing to adapt to a variety of changes and demands Can communicate their core values, honesty, work ethic and respect for others Can communicate their core values, honesty, work ethic and respect for others Stick to basics, emphasize through college career what you can do to solve problems and be a good team member Stick to basics, emphasize through college career what you can do to solve problems and be a good team member Be able to highlight any special skills Be able to highlight any special skills The content of your College Career will get you noticed, highlight what you did and the results gained from your action! The content of your College Career will get you noticed, highlight what you did and the results gained from your action!

11 “There’s nothing more important in preparing to win than learning how to work.” O. Wayne Rollins O. Wayne Rollins Questions? Questions?