e-Scavenger Hunt

L10 –e-Scavenger Hunt

First explore the Career Development Center website: www.uvu.edu/cdc   and answer the questions below.   As you complete this e-Scavenger Hunt you will find many resources available to assist you as you prepare for your career.

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?

There is the Spring Career & Internship Fair on Tuesday, January 29^th, 2013. It says that there is a recruiting day on campus on the 5^th (tomorrow) and on campus interviews are to be announced.

2.      List 4 services offered by the Career Development Center.

1.     They help you to find the job you really want.

2.     They help you to explore careers.

3.     They help you to network and build your foundation.

4.     They offer a career counselor for your specific needs.

3.      Look under the “Students” tab for the “Job Search Engines”.  What are 4 sources the website suggests you to look for job opportunities?

1.     Artcareer.net

2.     Environmental Career Opportunities http://www.ecojobs.com/international-environmental-jobs.htm

3.     Naturejobs.com

4.     www.artjob.org

4.      Locate the names of 4 counselors and tell what their specific area is.

1.     Gary Gardner, school of education and school of the arts.

2.     Dan Felts, college of science and health

3.     Sue Stephenson, college of humanities and social science

4.     Lei Pakalani, Woodbury school of business

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

There is an exam preparation center, books to help you on whichever test you need,  graduate school fairs, and comprehensive online resources, including www.gradschools.com.

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.)

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

The office is located in LC409., and the phone number is 801.863.6364.

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 is the direction of internship services, and the office is located in LC409. The internship coordinator is Maren Mather.

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

Select a site to complete your internship with help from UVU Career Counselors, the UV Job Board, your advisor or Department Internship Coordinator, or refer to our Internship Resources page. Complete the required Internship Orientation. Determine how much time you can devote to an internship. A 20-hour work week over 3 months will earn you 4 credits. Every 5-hours in your work week will earn you 1 credit at the end of the semester....you do the math! Register for internship credit by meeting with your Department Internship Coordinator. Complete your internship during the semester you have registered for credit (we cannot give credit for past experiences). Report serious problems, including physical, safety, and personnel, to the organization supervisor and the UVU Department Internship Coordinator. Complete all UVU academic assignments and course-work related to this internship as outlined by your Department Internship Coordinator.

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

Alpha home health and hospice, and Cedar Fort Inc.

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

Republican national committee December 15^th for Spring.

The White House November 20^th for Spring.

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?

I watched the Anna Culp video and found out that she learned about her field more than she did before.

I read Jared Walkers internship written testimonial and it impressed me mainly because it is a field I am interested in going into.

13.  What internship scholarships are available?

There is a 2012-2013 internship housing scholarship, and a 2013 Spring internship scholarship available.

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

The sites are both good and I have no suggestions thus far.

15.  Go 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.

Do you know of a good internship site/program for someone living in Southern California?