E-scavenger Hunt

L10 –e-Scavenger Hunt

1.      List at least one event that is happening this semester listed in “Upcoming Events”.  Are there any employers interviewing on campus this week?  If so who is it and when will they be on campus?

Recruiting Days: Thursday, March 22, 2012 and Monday, April 16, 2012

2.      List 4 services offered by the Career Development Center. Job Search Resources, internship services, creating an optimal resume, and find a career counselor.

3.     Look under the “Students” tab for the “Job Search Engines”.  What are 4 sources the website suggests you to look for job opportunities? Hot jobs and internships, job search resources, internship services, under “students” go to “job search”.

4.     Locate the names of 4 counselors and tell what their specific area is. 1. Jordan Doman, Technology and Computing 2. Gary Gardner, Education 3. Lei Pakalani, Humanities, Arts
and Social Science 4. Michael Snapp, Business

5.     What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?

Use the UVU Graduate Exam Preparation Center, Get Ready by Attending a Graduate School Fair, links are provided as a good source for finding information on U.S grad schools, tests required, data on specific tests and rankings for graduate schools.

6.     Find Optimal Resume on the CDC website (homepage).  This is a free service to help students create a basic resume.  Create an account and a simple resume with this tool.  Submit the resume you created with this assignment.  (I’m not grading on the resume you create.  I just want you to know about this tool.) my resume:
https://uvu.optimalresume.com/previewDoc.php?tkn=0d8dfc0207318a7331d5c7e2d814278f-r1257205

       7.  Where is the CDC office located?  What is the office phone number?

801.863.6364, ROOM LC-409

The rest of the questions will refer to the internship website.  Go to the “Students” tab on the CDC website and find “internships in the drop down list or type www.uvu.edu/internships in your browser.

8. Who is the Director of Internship Services? Who is the Internship Coordinator?  Where is the Internship Office located? Marsha Haynes and Maren Mather

9. What is the process for setting up an internship for credit?

1- Make an appointment with your Career Services Counselor. 2 - Meet with your internship coordinator in your department. 3 - Identify internship sites that match your skills, interests and goals. 4 - Develop a resume and cover letter and prepare for interviews. 5 - Schedule interviews with prospective site supervisors and ensure the experience provider has completed a Master Agreement with the Internship Services office in CSSE. 6 - Discuss your ability to gain academic credit for your internship with your Department Internship Coordinator and register for the internship.7 - Complete the online internship orientation. 8 - Complete a Learning Agreement and/or other required documents with your Department Internship Coordinator and obtain the required signatures. 9 - Arrange to meet with your Department Internship Coordinator throughout the semester. 10 - Meet with your site supervisor to discuss and sign your performance evaluation if required. Return the performance evaluation to your Internship Department Coordinator. 11 - Complete the online student evaluation and any other documents required by your Department Internship Coordinator

10. List two internships found on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?

Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
Technology Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering
22826 QA Engineer Intern
32050 Data/Technical Analyst Intern

Draper City
Construction Management, Engineering (pre-engineering), Drafting Technology
32048 GIS INTERN

11. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.

Republican National Committee
Summer internship $100/week, summer structured, full time program. Other semesters not paid but less competition. Internships available in events, political, research, strategy, finance, fundraising. Mar 1, Aug 15, Dec 15

Charles G. Koch Foundation
The Koch Associate Program is a highly selective opportunity for promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in a non-profit career. Paid $12-13/hr. Mar 1 Aug 21 Dec 4

12.  Find the testimonial page for internships.     (http://www.uvu.edu/internships/students/testimonials.html) View at least one testimonial.  Who did you watch and what did you learn?  Look at the written testimonials.  What one impressed you? Brandi Mensinger, DigiCert, Inc. in Lindon, Utah. As an event planner. She helped plan the transportation, lodging, banquets, park admissions, gifts, games, activities and even a breakfast with the Disney Princesses for all employees at DigiCert, Inc’s annual Christmas Party.

13. What internship scholarships are available? General Internship, Government Internship, Non-Profit (IPE) Scholarships

14. Take a look at the Internship Blog and Facebook page.  What suggestions do you have that would make these more helpful? Looks good to me

15. Go to the “Have a quick Question” box on the internship home page and ask a question regarding internships.  Write the question you asked below. What are your office hours?

Now you know a lot about the Career Development Center and Internship Services.  Stop in and get acquainted or email your questions to cdc@uvu.edu