I feel that I’ve come a long way in changing the direction of how I feel about what I want to do with myself for the rest of my life.
I started this class hoping to find out what kind of a person I am. I used to think that I didn’t know very much because I didn’t have the same skills as, what I thought, most people that are getting jobs in the business or medical field of work had. But, as I’ve gone through and taken the steps through this career and major course, I’ve found that “medical”, “business”, or “education are just words that generalize the large expanse of careers that go into those fields. I never saw this new way of thinking until I met with a Career and Academic Counselor. We did the personality assessment and found that I really do like working with kids, just like I thought at the beginning, but I prefer working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers as opposed to teaching older grade school students. So, I would like being a daycare specialist better than an elementary teacher.
The job shadowing experience really made it all come together. I was able to visit a daycare and go around to each of the different ages of children. I spent most of the time with the infants and toddlers, because I felt energized and happy with how easily it came to me to nurture and play with those little kids.
I learned that the most schooling that I would need for that career is a certificate of a child care specialist.
My next goal, after finishing my General Degree, is to enrich my career as a full time Mother and Homemaker. I want to take what I have learned from this class about myself and help my own children find their way in life. I want them to have good decision making skills, have goals for their personal as well as their occupational futures, and learn good networking skills while they are young.
Later in life I would like to take the skills that I have and get a career outside of the home. I’m glad that I was able to find a career that fits me, when I didn’t think that there was any. Plus, I have the skills to do it again if I change my mind later. Knowing what you want, who you are, and that these can always change seems to make life a little simpler.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Decision Making Model
1. What is my goal?
Finish my Associate of Science degree by December 2010.
2. What are my options?
What am I going to do with my kids during school?
• Have my children in daycare while I go to conventional classes.
• Have my husband watch the kids while I go to weekend classes.
• Have my Mom watch my children while I go to conventional classes.
• Take online classes so that I can be at home with my kids more and only have a babysitter sometimes.
How am I going to pay for this schooling?
• Get a job during school and pay my own way, with kids in daycare.
• Try to get a scholarship.
• Apply for financial aid and hope that it is enough.
What will I do for transportation?
• Utilize the bus system.
• Get a second car.
• Carpool with another student in my area
• Have my husband carpool with a co-worker, so I can have the car.
• Drive my husband to work on the days that I need the car.
3. What do I know already?
• My Mom has volunteered to watch the kids while I go to school.
• My income for the past couple of years has been pretty low, so I should at least apply for financial aid.
• I want to be with my children as much as possible, so I need to find out more about distance education.
• I will need to find out more about on-campus requirements before I can make a decision about how much, if any, transportation time I will need.
• I will need to find out how much school I have left.
4. What could be the consequences of going back to school?
Good consequences:
• Give myself a sense of accomplishment by finishing my general degree.
• Show my children the importance of getting a good education.
• Broaden my future career opportunities.
• Enrich my mind.
Bad consequences:
• Not having as much family/social time, because of school obligations.
• Have to put school as a top priority, instead of house maintenance or personal hobbies.
5. My action plan:
• I met with an academic advisor and found out that I needed 43 credit hours to graduate with my Associates Degree.
• I met with a distance education advisor to learn how to accomplish these types of classes.
• I then decided that I could make my degree in three semesters if I stuck to the plan of 14 credit hours the first semester, 13 credit hours the second semester, and 15 credit hours my last semester.
• I would only need transportation for the first block of the summer classes and test dates for the other semesters. This works with one car and a motorcycle.
• My Mom would watch the kids on days that I needed to be at school.
• I have to schedule time everyday for school.
• I have to keep up my grades.
• I post my action plan and goal to the front of my fridge to help me remember that it is all worth it.
Finish my Associate of Science degree by December 2010.
2. What are my options?
What am I going to do with my kids during school?
• Have my children in daycare while I go to conventional classes.
• Have my husband watch the kids while I go to weekend classes.
• Have my Mom watch my children while I go to conventional classes.
• Take online classes so that I can be at home with my kids more and only have a babysitter sometimes.
How am I going to pay for this schooling?
• Get a job during school and pay my own way, with kids in daycare.
• Try to get a scholarship.
• Apply for financial aid and hope that it is enough.
What will I do for transportation?
• Utilize the bus system.
• Get a second car.
• Carpool with another student in my area
• Have my husband carpool with a co-worker, so I can have the car.
• Drive my husband to work on the days that I need the car.
3. What do I know already?
• My Mom has volunteered to watch the kids while I go to school.
• My income for the past couple of years has been pretty low, so I should at least apply for financial aid.
• I want to be with my children as much as possible, so I need to find out more about distance education.
• I will need to find out more about on-campus requirements before I can make a decision about how much, if any, transportation time I will need.
• I will need to find out how much school I have left.
4. What could be the consequences of going back to school?
Good consequences:
• Give myself a sense of accomplishment by finishing my general degree.
• Show my children the importance of getting a good education.
• Broaden my future career opportunities.
• Enrich my mind.
Bad consequences:
• Not having as much family/social time, because of school obligations.
• Have to put school as a top priority, instead of house maintenance or personal hobbies.
5. My action plan:
• I met with an academic advisor and found out that I needed 43 credit hours to graduate with my Associates Degree.
• I met with a distance education advisor to learn how to accomplish these types of classes.
• I then decided that I could make my degree in three semesters if I stuck to the plan of 14 credit hours the first semester, 13 credit hours the second semester, and 15 credit hours my last semester.
• I would only need transportation for the first block of the summer classes and test dates for the other semesters. This works with one car and a motorcycle.
• My Mom would watch the kids on days that I needed to be at school.
• I have to schedule time everyday for school.
• I have to keep up my grades.
• I post my action plan and goal to the front of my fridge to help me remember that it is all worth it.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Goal Sheet
Action Plan/Goal Setting
1. Short Term Goals:
• Finish General Associates by Dec. 2010
• Have a 3.0 grade point average or higher
• Make one half hour study time everyday per class that I’m taking in addition to normal school work time.
2. Midterm goals:
• Learn Less-stress strategies to be a better “Me”.
a. I will accomplish this by reading some how-to books on how to manage my stress better. Then I will put the teachings into action and keep trying until I get a handle of it. (This could turn into a very long-term goal.)
• Potty train my two year old by the time he is four.
a. First we will start with no bottoms at all to see if we can make it to the potty. Then once we get that down we will try training pants. In that period we will only do it at home. Once we have making it to the potty while pulling down training pants for a couple of weeks, then we will try going on the potty when we go places. After he has gotten over the fear of going potty on other potties, we have to get to the point of him going potty without being reminded. That part might always be a work in progress, but he will have made it to the potty.
• Organize a joy school co-op.
a. Talk with other mother’s in my area that have children the same age as mine about having preschool in their home. Each mom in the group would take a day to teach the preschool aged children a different subject in their home. I will then proceed to make a start/end date, calendar to keep track of dates and times of who is teaching what, where, and when, and gather supplies for myself.
1. Short Term Goals:
• Finish General Associates by Dec. 2010
• Have a 3.0 grade point average or higher
• Make one half hour study time everyday per class that I’m taking in addition to normal school work time.
2. Midterm goals:
• Learn Less-stress strategies to be a better “Me”.
a. I will accomplish this by reading some how-to books on how to manage my stress better. Then I will put the teachings into action and keep trying until I get a handle of it. (This could turn into a very long-term goal.)
• Potty train my two year old by the time he is four.
a. First we will start with no bottoms at all to see if we can make it to the potty. Then once we get that down we will try training pants. In that period we will only do it at home. Once we have making it to the potty while pulling down training pants for a couple of weeks, then we will try going on the potty when we go places. After he has gotten over the fear of going potty on other potties, we have to get to the point of him going potty without being reminded. That part might always be a work in progress, but he will have made it to the potty.
• Organize a joy school co-op.
a. Talk with other mother’s in my area that have children the same age as mine about having preschool in their home. Each mom in the group would take a day to teach the preschool aged children a different subject in their home. I will then proceed to make a start/end date, calendar to keep track of dates and times of who is teaching what, where, and when, and gather supplies for myself.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Job shadowing
• Jamie Koyle, Child Care Specialist
• Kids Count Daycare; 519 North Main St. Spanish Fork, Ut.
1. What skills or prerequisites are required?
High School Diploma, Be certified in CPR and First Aid.
2. How do you handle unruly children?
Time –out for older children and space or distraction away from the problem for younger children.
3. What is your routine on a normal day?
Check-in, clean-up after breakfast, change diapers, play with toys, go for a walk, play outside, eat lunch, do naptime and clean up, do a structured activity, and then play with the kids until parents pick-up.
4. What’s been your worst day?
Having to change a lot of poopy diapers, everyone had runny noses, and the kids were cranky.
5. What types of hours are required? Do you come in early or stay late often?
A full time employee works 9 hours, with a 1 hour break. With infants you are required to keep a baby book to keep track of diapers, naps, feedings, or anything that looks unusual about the baby. This is checked at the end of every day.
The only employees that come in early are the cooks to get meals ready.
6. Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?
Depends on the weather, but they try to have the children out in the fresh air as much as possible.
7. Do all employees help each other or is everyone assigned to different age groups or projects?
Everyone has their own assignments, but they still have some knowledge in all areas in case they are needed.
8. How is illness handled with so many children? How do you stay healthy?
Kids can come with a cold, but they are sent home if they have diarrhea, fever of 101F or are throwing up.
Many employees have excellent immune systems by being around children so much, but they also use hand sanitizer, plus rubber gloves when they do anything with sick children or diapers.
I found job shadowing very helpful. I was able to see what type of environment the employees work in, how employee and parent interaction is, how much work it actually is and I learned that I enjoy caring for the infants and toddlers the most.
I would love to pursue this career. I felt energized instead of bored or discouraged. This is the type of job that I would be willing to go to more years of school for or even just volunteer. I liked the kids and the kids liked me.
• Kids Count Daycare; 519 North Main St. Spanish Fork, Ut.
1. What skills or prerequisites are required?
High School Diploma, Be certified in CPR and First Aid.
2. How do you handle unruly children?
Time –out for older children and space or distraction away from the problem for younger children.
3. What is your routine on a normal day?
Check-in, clean-up after breakfast, change diapers, play with toys, go for a walk, play outside, eat lunch, do naptime and clean up, do a structured activity, and then play with the kids until parents pick-up.
4. What’s been your worst day?
Having to change a lot of poopy diapers, everyone had runny noses, and the kids were cranky.
5. What types of hours are required? Do you come in early or stay late often?
A full time employee works 9 hours, with a 1 hour break. With infants you are required to keep a baby book to keep track of diapers, naps, feedings, or anything that looks unusual about the baby. This is checked at the end of every day.
The only employees that come in early are the cooks to get meals ready.
6. Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?
Depends on the weather, but they try to have the children out in the fresh air as much as possible.
7. Do all employees help each other or is everyone assigned to different age groups or projects?
Everyone has their own assignments, but they still have some knowledge in all areas in case they are needed.
8. How is illness handled with so many children? How do you stay healthy?
Kids can come with a cold, but they are sent home if they have diarrhea, fever of 101F or are throwing up.
Many employees have excellent immune systems by being around children so much, but they also use hand sanitizer, plus rubber gloves when they do anything with sick children or diapers.
I found job shadowing very helpful. I was able to see what type of environment the employees work in, how employee and parent interaction is, how much work it actually is and I learned that I enjoy caring for the infants and toddlers the most.
I would love to pursue this career. I felt energized instead of bored or discouraged. This is the type of job that I would be willing to go to more years of school for or even just volunteer. I liked the kids and the kids liked me.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Mock Interview
a. Who did you interview with and what is their job title?
Amber Collins, Career Counselor for Humanities, Social Science and Arts
b. What was the most useful about this experience?
She gave me a lot of pointers on how to relax and that it is better to be yourself than stuttering to try and be more professional.
c. What was the most difficult question you were asked? Why?
"Tell me about yourself"; I had a hard time thinking of professional things about myself right off the top of my head.
d. What advice would you give others preparing for the interview?
Be yourself, you usually will show more unique qualities to get you the job if you aren't trying to conform to what you think they need.
e. Name at least three (3) things you learned.
I relax and interview better when I don't feel like I need to remember the script I wrote the night before.
An interviewer can decide whether they like you or not from the moment they see you.
It is best to leave your thank you note in their mailbox as you leave instead of mailng it.
f. Name at least three (3) things that can be improved on for your next interview.
I need to sound more confident about myself when I tell about things that I'm good at.
I could take some notes with me so that I don't have to remember the questions that I wanted to ask them and I can have their answers on paper to remember.
I can reword my sentences to have my answers sound good for the companies needs as well as my own.
Amber Collins, Career Counselor for Humanities, Social Science and Arts
b. What was the most useful about this experience?
She gave me a lot of pointers on how to relax and that it is better to be yourself than stuttering to try and be more professional.
c. What was the most difficult question you were asked? Why?
"Tell me about yourself"; I had a hard time thinking of professional things about myself right off the top of my head.
d. What advice would you give others preparing for the interview?
Be yourself, you usually will show more unique qualities to get you the job if you aren't trying to conform to what you think they need.
e. Name at least three (3) things you learned.
I relax and interview better when I don't feel like I need to remember the script I wrote the night before.
An interviewer can decide whether they like you or not from the moment they see you.
It is best to leave your thank you note in their mailbox as you leave instead of mailng it.
f. Name at least three (3) things that can be improved on for your next interview.
I need to sound more confident about myself when I tell about things that I'm good at.
I could take some notes with me so that I don't have to remember the questions that I wanted to ask them and I can have their answers on paper to remember.
I can reword my sentences to have my answers sound good for the companies needs as well as my own.
Star Stories
1. Give an example of what teamwork means to you.
• As a manager for McDonald’s, creating teamwork with the other employees was essential.
• Getting food orders out in a precise and timely manner took a lot of effort.
• I switched some employee’s positions to better suit their qualifications.
• Communication flowed and orders were getting out. Employee’s work better when they are doing things that they are good at.
2. Give me an example of a major challenge that you faced, and how you went about addressing the problem and how it worked out.
• As a mother of two small children, it is very hard to find time for yourself.
• I was getting very physically and emotionally fatigued, and knew that I had to find some kind of retreat.
• I sat down with my husband and discussed the problem. We both decided that we would each get two nights a week to ourselves while the other person watched the kids, then make one night for family, and one night without the kids for us as a couple.
• This gave us both a retreat to rejuvenate ourselves and be better parents for our children.
3. Describe a past goal and how you achieved it.
• I wanted to be able to have my children wear new cloth, “Green” diapers, but didn’t have the money to buy them.
• I had to find some way to get some more money or find a way to make the diapers myself to bring down the cost.
• I shared my problem with friends on Facebook and one was able to direct me to a person that had the pattern to make my own diapers.
• I was able to make my own diapers and save money, as well as help take down the amount of waste our family produces.
• As a manager for McDonald’s, creating teamwork with the other employees was essential.
• Getting food orders out in a precise and timely manner took a lot of effort.
• I switched some employee’s positions to better suit their qualifications.
• Communication flowed and orders were getting out. Employee’s work better when they are doing things that they are good at.
2. Give me an example of a major challenge that you faced, and how you went about addressing the problem and how it worked out.
• As a mother of two small children, it is very hard to find time for yourself.
• I was getting very physically and emotionally fatigued, and knew that I had to find some kind of retreat.
• I sat down with my husband and discussed the problem. We both decided that we would each get two nights a week to ourselves while the other person watched the kids, then make one night for family, and one night without the kids for us as a couple.
• This gave us both a retreat to rejuvenate ourselves and be better parents for our children.
3. Describe a past goal and how you achieved it.
• I wanted to be able to have my children wear new cloth, “Green” diapers, but didn’t have the money to buy them.
• I had to find some way to get some more money or find a way to make the diapers myself to bring down the cost.
• I shared my problem with friends on Facebook and one was able to direct me to a person that had the pattern to make my own diapers.
• I was able to make my own diapers and save money, as well as help take down the amount of waste our family produces.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Cover letter & Resume
Heather Dillingham
735 West 200 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-0155
Dear Director of Such and Such Daycare Center,
Being a full time mother and having been a shift manager for a restaurant has given me good skills of organization, time management and communication to go along with my love for kids.
I also have profound writing and typing skills that have been refined by college literature, philosophy, humanities classes, and doing reports as a manager.
To add to all this, I am a highly motivated, upbeat person that always loves to learn new things.
I know that these skills will help me keep your day care in good order, as well as help nurture the lives and creativity of the children in your daycare. I look forward to meeting with you in person to further discuss my qualifications for this position.
Thank you,
Heather Dillingham
Heather Dillingham
735 West 200 South ◊ Payson, UT 84651 ◊ dilly2004@gmail.com ◊ 801-465-0155
Objective
• An entry-level position as a child care worker
Interest
• Loves to work with kids.
• Excellent time management and people skills.
• Self-motivated and upbeat.
Experience
• Homemaker, September 2005-
• Southgate Hardware Cashier, July 2005-September 2005
• Payson McDonald’s Restaurant Shift Manager, October 2004-July 2005
• Ephraim McDonald’s Restaurant Worker, January 2004-December 2004
• Being a mother and a restaurant manager, before that, has given me good experience on how to work well with others, as well as, how to keep everything and everyone running smoothly.
Education
• High school diploma
• Graduating with an Ass. of University Studies in Dec. 2010
Strengths
• Great people person keeps situations under control and problems resolved quickly.
• Learns quickly and easily.
• Always trying new things.
735 West 200 South
Payson, UT 84651
(801) 465-0155
Dear Director of Such and Such Daycare Center,
Being a full time mother and having been a shift manager for a restaurant has given me good skills of organization, time management and communication to go along with my love for kids.
I also have profound writing and typing skills that have been refined by college literature, philosophy, humanities classes, and doing reports as a manager.
To add to all this, I am a highly motivated, upbeat person that always loves to learn new things.
I know that these skills will help me keep your day care in good order, as well as help nurture the lives and creativity of the children in your daycare. I look forward to meeting with you in person to further discuss my qualifications for this position.
Thank you,
Heather Dillingham
Heather Dillingham
735 West 200 South ◊ Payson, UT 84651 ◊ dilly2004@gmail.com ◊ 801-465-0155
Objective
• An entry-level position as a child care worker
Interest
• Loves to work with kids.
• Excellent time management and people skills.
• Self-motivated and upbeat.
Experience
• Homemaker, September 2005-
• Southgate Hardware Cashier, July 2005-September 2005
• Payson McDonald’s Restaurant Shift Manager, October 2004-July 2005
• Ephraim McDonald’s Restaurant Worker, January 2004-December 2004
• Being a mother and a restaurant manager, before that, has given me good experience on how to work well with others, as well as, how to keep everything and everyone running smoothly.
Education
• High school diploma
• Graduating with an Ass. of University Studies in Dec. 2010
Strengths
• Great people person keeps situations under control and problems resolved quickly.
• Learns quickly and easily.
• Always trying new things.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
e-scavenger hunt
L10 - CSSE e-Scavenger Hunt
Explore the Career Services and Student Employment website: www.uvu.edu/csse. 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 Calendar of Events. Are there any employers interviewing on campus this week? If so who is it and when will they be on campus?
-Recruiting days on campus Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday July7th 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
-No, employers are not interviewing this week.
2. List 4 services offered by Career Services & Student Employment.
-Recruiting Fairs/Events -Help make a resume
-Shows a list of intern/jobs available -Informs you how to get a job.
3. What are 4 sources the website directs you to look for job opportunities?
-Jobs & Internships -Employer interview schedules
-Info. Sessions & Career Events -Mentor Search
4. Locate the names of 4 counselors and what their specific area is.
Career Counselor, Science and Health Career Counselor, Humanities, Arts and Social Science Amber Collins
Susan Stephenson
Career Counselor, Technology and Computing
Department Technology Manager
Jordan Doman
Career Counselor, Education
Gary Gardner
5. Who is the Director of Internship Services & Student Employment? Who is the Internship Coordinator?
-Marsha Haynes, Director of Internship Services & Student Employment
-Maren Mather, Internship Coordinator
6. What are two internships on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?
-Design Intern -Drafting Intern
7. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.
-Republican National Committee, Aug. 15th -Charles G. Koch Foundation, Aug. 21st
8. 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?
-Anna Culp: It gave her a lot of experience in the field of publication which she wasn’t anticipating.
9. What internship scholarships are available?
Non-profit Scholarships, Government Scholarships, and General Scholarships.
10. What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?
-Graduate School Fair -Computerized/Book practice materials for entrance exams
-Get help with what school to choose
11. List the url for help with resumes found on this site.
http://uvu.optimalresume.com/
12. Find Optimal Resume on the site. 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.)
13. What is the url for student employment and how do you apply for an on campus job?
www.uvu.edu/csse; Go to UV Job board and follow the step-by-step instructions.
14. What suggestions do you have for the CSSE facebook account that would make it more helpful?
I saw that some people posted events, but if the post gets into another day you won’t see it. So, there needs to be something that shows different events for more than one day.
15. Send us an email csse@uvu.edu or go to the “Have a quick Question” box on the internship site www.uvu.edu/internships and ask what are the three words that describe the CSSE mission?
Prepare, connect and engage
16. Where is the CSSE office located? What is the office phone number?
Room LC-409 at Utah Valley University, Orem
(801) 863- 6364
Now you know alot about Career Services & Student Employment stop in and get acquainted or email your questions to csse@uvu.edu
Explore the Career Services and Student Employment website: www.uvu.edu/csse. 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 Calendar of Events. Are there any employers interviewing on campus this week? If so who is it and when will they be on campus?
-Recruiting days on campus Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday July7th 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
-No, employers are not interviewing this week.
2. List 4 services offered by Career Services & Student Employment.
-Recruiting Fairs/Events -Help make a resume
-Shows a list of intern/jobs available -Informs you how to get a job.
3. What are 4 sources the website directs you to look for job opportunities?
-Jobs & Internships -Employer interview schedules
-Info. Sessions & Career Events -Mentor Search
4. Locate the names of 4 counselors and what their specific area is.
Career Counselor, Science and Health Career Counselor, Humanities, Arts and Social Science Amber Collins
Susan Stephenson
Career Counselor, Technology and Computing
Department Technology Manager
Jordan Doman
Career Counselor, Education
Gary Gardner
5. Who is the Director of Internship Services & Student Employment? Who is the Internship Coordinator?
-Marsha Haynes, Director of Internship Services & Student Employment
-Maren Mather, Internship Coordinator
6. What are two internships on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?
-Design Intern -Drafting Intern
7. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.
-Republican National Committee, Aug. 15th -Charles G. Koch Foundation, Aug. 21st
8. 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?
-Anna Culp: It gave her a lot of experience in the field of publication which she wasn’t anticipating.
9. What internship scholarships are available?
Non-profit Scholarships, Government Scholarships, and General Scholarships.
10. What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?
-Graduate School Fair -Computerized/Book practice materials for entrance exams
-Get help with what school to choose
11. List the url for help with resumes found on this site.
http://uvu.optimalresume.com/
12. Find Optimal Resume on the site. 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.)
13. What is the url for student employment and how do you apply for an on campus job?
www.uvu.edu/csse; Go to UV Job board and follow the step-by-step instructions.
14. What suggestions do you have for the CSSE facebook account that would make it more helpful?
I saw that some people posted events, but if the post gets into another day you won’t see it. So, there needs to be something that shows different events for more than one day.
15. Send us an email csse@uvu.edu or go to the “Have a quick Question” box on the internship site www.uvu.edu/internships and ask what are the three words that describe the CSSE mission?
Prepare, connect and engage
16. Where is the CSSE office located? What is the office phone number?
Room LC-409 at Utah Valley University, Orem
(801) 863- 6364
Now you know alot about Career Services & Student Employment stop in and get acquainted or email your questions to csse@uvu.edu
Find an Internship
*Expanding Horizons Preschool / Children’s Behavioral Therapy Unit (Salt Lake City ,Ut)
They provide an inclusive, developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment for children ages 2-5. To
provide a setting for children with autism to integrate with typical children.
http://www.carmenbpingree.com/
I think that this internship would give me good experience with handling children with disabilities for all day care centers.
*The National League of Cities childhood obesity program; (Washington, DC)
Collect information regarding city initiatives as they relate to childhood obesity prevention and conduct research on city policies, laws/ordinances that support or impede healthy eating and active living;
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=29326832&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=&xfeed=1&wpmk=MK0000004
I think that this internship would give me a better knowledge of different problems that children and their families face.
*See-Abroad Volunteer program (Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Malawi, Kenya)
Main mission is to train and/or provide opportunity to young people of developed countries to help poor people and communities of less
developed ones.
http://www.see-abroad.com/
I think that this internship would give me a better knowledge of different cultures within individual families.
* Cheerful Hearts Foundation (Ghanda)
This internship position is for all people who desire to intern by caring for children and teaching younger kids.in schools and/or orphanages.
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/154749-247/c
I think this internship would also help me with different types of cultures.
*SLCAP Head Start
Mission of The Salt Lake CAP Head Start is to nurture and educate young children, empower
families, and partner with communities through professional and valued staff.
Prerequisites for students volunteering with your organization:
(specific backgrounds, interest, classes, skills, etc.)
Teacher’s Aid: Early childhood classes
Family Advocate Aid: case management classes, interests in parent involvement, father involvement,
ore parenting classes
Minimum commitment needed from students: 4 hours per week
Best days and times for field training (internship): Ten centers across Salt Lake county, usually open
between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Students can participate in training: __X__ one semester (15 weeks) __X__ two semesters
Semesters students may participate: __X__ Fall semester (mid-August to mid-December)
__X__ Spring semester (January to May)
http://www.headstart-slcap.org/
I think that this will help me gain experience in the field of teaching and caring for children to increase my job possibilities after school.
They provide an inclusive, developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment for children ages 2-5. To
provide a setting for children with autism to integrate with typical children.
http://www.carmenbpingree.com/
I think that this internship would give me good experience with handling children with disabilities for all day care centers.
*The National League of Cities childhood obesity program; (Washington, DC)
Collect information regarding city initiatives as they relate to childhood obesity prevention and conduct research on city policies, laws/ordinances that support or impede healthy eating and active living;
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=29326832&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=&xfeed=1&wpmk=MK0000004
I think that this internship would give me a better knowledge of different problems that children and their families face.
*See-Abroad Volunteer program (Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Malawi, Kenya)
Main mission is to train and/or provide opportunity to young people of developed countries to help poor people and communities of less
developed ones.
http://www.see-abroad.com/
I think that this internship would give me a better knowledge of different cultures within individual families.
* Cheerful Hearts Foundation (Ghanda)
This internship position is for all people who desire to intern by caring for children and teaching younger kids.in schools and/or orphanages.
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/154749-247/c
I think this internship would also help me with different types of cultures.
*SLCAP Head Start
Mission of The Salt Lake CAP Head Start is to nurture and educate young children, empower
families, and partner with communities through professional and valued staff.
Prerequisites for students volunteering with your organization:
(specific backgrounds, interest, classes, skills, etc.)
Teacher’s Aid: Early childhood classes
Family Advocate Aid: case management classes, interests in parent involvement, father involvement,
ore parenting classes
Minimum commitment needed from students: 4 hours per week
Best days and times for field training (internship): Ten centers across Salt Lake county, usually open
between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Students can participate in training: __X__ one semester (15 weeks) __X__ two semesters
Semesters students may participate: __X__ Fall semester (mid-August to mid-December)
__X__ Spring semester (January to May)
http://www.headstart-slcap.org/
I think that this will help me gain experience in the field of teaching and caring for children to increase my job possibilities after school.
Internship Sales Group Project
$$$ INTERNSHIPS PAY $$$
WHY SHOULD YOU DO AN INTERNSHIP?
Internships provide graduates with field experience and expands your knowledge and skills. Every employer looks for experience, and an internship is a great way to gain experience you need.
• Get paid for completing college credit.
• Broaden your horizons by meeting new people, not just fellow students or co-workers, but those who are on the cutting edge of development in your field. Meeting new people provides opportunity to network in your chosen field.
• With little commitment, you can take the career for a “test drive.” If you are considering numerous careers, this will narrow the choices making your “big decision” easier.
• Building your resume is another benefit of completing an internship. Many potential employers look at your resume for internships and service experience. Oftentimes internships are unpaid. This demonstrates to employers that you are passionate about working in your field.
• Internships are beneficial to students who plan to attend graduate school. In many graduate programs, hours spent in the field are required and could make the difference between being accepted or not. Gaining experience as an intern dramatically increases your chances of both getting into the career you want as well as getting into the school you want.
• After completing an internship, many students are hired immediately. As an intern, the company you are working for has an opportunity to observe your work ethic and abilities without the pressure of hiring/firing practices. Companies provide internships so they can determine if you will be an asset. After completing an internship, an average of 55% of students is offered a full time job. In some cases, a company won't hire you until you have performed to their satisfaction while completing an internship.
What more could you ask for than to get paid for going to college and earning credit toward your degree?
Group 1: Heather Dillingham, Devan Durfey, Jodi Kitchen, and William Morris.
WHY SHOULD YOU DO AN INTERNSHIP?
Internships provide graduates with field experience and expands your knowledge and skills. Every employer looks for experience, and an internship is a great way to gain experience you need.
• Get paid for completing college credit.
• Broaden your horizons by meeting new people, not just fellow students or co-workers, but those who are on the cutting edge of development in your field. Meeting new people provides opportunity to network in your chosen field.
• With little commitment, you can take the career for a “test drive.” If you are considering numerous careers, this will narrow the choices making your “big decision” easier.
• Building your resume is another benefit of completing an internship. Many potential employers look at your resume for internships and service experience. Oftentimes internships are unpaid. This demonstrates to employers that you are passionate about working in your field.
• Internships are beneficial to students who plan to attend graduate school. In many graduate programs, hours spent in the field are required and could make the difference between being accepted or not. Gaining experience as an intern dramatically increases your chances of both getting into the career you want as well as getting into the school you want.
• After completing an internship, many students are hired immediately. As an intern, the company you are working for has an opportunity to observe your work ethic and abilities without the pressure of hiring/firing practices. Companies provide internships so they can determine if you will be an asset. After completing an internship, an average of 55% of students is offered a full time job. In some cases, a company won't hire you until you have performed to their satisfaction while completing an internship.
What more could you ask for than to get paid for going to college and earning credit toward your degree?
Group 1: Heather Dillingham, Devan Durfey, Jodi Kitchen, and William Morris.
Tempting Ten
Horticulture:
Grounds Keeper, Lawn-maintenance foreman, Landscape Supervisor, Planting Foreman, Nursery Manager, General tree care/climber, Horticulture-grower, Utility Forester, Associate Plant Scientist, and Agranomist-plant.
Child Care:
Care giver, Babysitter, Nanny, Daycare, Preschool class aid, Senior home care, Director of Home and Personal services, Child and Family Resources and Administrative Assistant.
Grounds Keeper, Lawn-maintenance foreman, Landscape Supervisor, Planting Foreman, Nursery Manager, General tree care/climber, Horticulture-grower, Utility Forester, Associate Plant Scientist, and Agranomist-plant.
Child Care:
Care giver, Babysitter, Nanny, Daycare, Preschool class aid, Senior home care, Director of Home and Personal services, Child and Family Resources and Administrative Assistant.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Information Interview
1. What is your job like?
As the director she deals with opening the office, dealing with parents, going through grants, checking the food program, and making sure all staff is running smoothly.
2. How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?
Loves children; started right out of high school at a small day care center, then did her own for a while and finally worked her way up the ladder to director in the center that she’s in now
.
3. What do you like and not like about working in this industry?
She likes the opportunity to see children learn and grow. Doesn’t like the conflict of trying to make others see the importance of helping children move to a better future.
4. What things did you do before you entered this occupation?
She has been doing this type of industry since she was out of high school.
- What other jobs can you get with the same background?
There’s not a whole lot of other jobs that can help you other than teaching and getting experience in the job itself.
5. What sorts of changes are occurring in your occupation?
Being able to expand, get new employees, more children, and more opportunities for the children.
6. What are the skills that are most important for a position in this field?
Compassion, believing in children, computer, management, and communication with children as well as adults.
7. Is there flexibility related to dress, work hours, vacation schedule, place of residence, etc.?
Yes
8. What are the educational, requirements for this job?
Student in this field and/or some prior experience ( not babysitting).
What other types of credentials or licenses are required?
State licensing, CPR, and First Aid.
What types of training do companies offer persons entering this field?
Hands –on as well as accreditation's for formal schooling
Is graduate school recommended? An MBA? No
Does the company encourage and pay for employees to pursue graduate degrees? Yes, most daycare centers encourage higher education and reimbursement.
As the director she deals with opening the office, dealing with parents, going through grants, checking the food program, and making sure all staff is running smoothly.
2. How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?
Loves children; started right out of high school at a small day care center, then did her own for a while and finally worked her way up the ladder to director in the center that she’s in now
.
3. What do you like and not like about working in this industry?
She likes the opportunity to see children learn and grow. Doesn’t like the conflict of trying to make others see the importance of helping children move to a better future.
4. What things did you do before you entered this occupation?
She has been doing this type of industry since she was out of high school.
- What other jobs can you get with the same background?
There’s not a whole lot of other jobs that can help you other than teaching and getting experience in the job itself.
5. What sorts of changes are occurring in your occupation?
Being able to expand, get new employees, more children, and more opportunities for the children.
6. What are the skills that are most important for a position in this field?
Compassion, believing in children, computer, management, and communication with children as well as adults.
7. Is there flexibility related to dress, work hours, vacation schedule, place of residence, etc.?
Yes
8. What are the educational, requirements for this job?
Student in this field and/or some prior experience ( not babysitting).
What other types of credentials or licenses are required?
State licensing, CPR, and First Aid.
What types of training do companies offer persons entering this field?
Hands –on as well as accreditation's for formal schooling
Is graduate school recommended? An MBA? No
Does the company encourage and pay for employees to pursue graduate degrees? Yes, most daycare centers encourage higher education and reimbursement.
Three companies
Wee Care Child Care Center
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teachers, cooks and office staff.
• What kind of educational background and/ or personality type is the company looking for?
A student that is in this field, prior experience in child care (not babysitting) and loves kids.
• Does the company offer internships?
No
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
No, not really, the director has too much management responsibilities, less teacher responsibilities.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Experience, compassion, believes in children, computer/manager, and communication.
South Jordan, ABC Great Beginnings
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teachers, director and cooks.
• What kind of educational background and/or personality type is the company looking for?
High School diploma/ GED, CPR and First Aid certified, outgoing, and caring.
• Does the company offer internships?
No, but they encourage higher education.
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
Yes, they are all about the kids.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Flexibility, kindness & caring, enjoys teaching, fast learner, and a fast paced person.
La Petite Academy
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teacher, assistant teacher, lead teacher, food specialist, and driver.
• What kind of educational background and/or personality type is the company looking for?
Child friendly people, who love to learn and teach.
• Does the company offer internships?
Yes
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
No, I’m not wanting to be in a very large daycare.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Life long learner, believe in inspiring others to learn, love children, good communication, and loves teaching.
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teachers, cooks and office staff.
• What kind of educational background and/ or personality type is the company looking for?
A student that is in this field, prior experience in child care (not babysitting) and loves kids.
• Does the company offer internships?
No
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
No, not really, the director has too much management responsibilities, less teacher responsibilities.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Experience, compassion, believes in children, computer/manager, and communication.
South Jordan, ABC Great Beginnings
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teachers, director and cooks.
• What kind of educational background and/or personality type is the company looking for?
High School diploma/ GED, CPR and First Aid certified, outgoing, and caring.
• Does the company offer internships?
No, but they encourage higher education.
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
Yes, they are all about the kids.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Flexibility, kindness & caring, enjoys teaching, fast learner, and a fast paced person.
La Petite Academy
• What types of job opportunities does the company offer?
Teacher, assistant teacher, lead teacher, food specialist, and driver.
• What kind of educational background and/or personality type is the company looking for?
Child friendly people, who love to learn and teach.
• Does the company offer internships?
Yes
• Is this a career opportunity you would be interested in pursuing sometime in the future? Why or Why not?
No, I’m not wanting to be in a very large daycare.
• What are the top 5 skills that employers are looking for?
Life long learner, believe in inspiring others to learn, love children, good communication, and loves teaching.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Elevator Speech
Hi my name is Heather Dillingham, I’m a sophomore at Utah Valley University. I have been a full-time mother to two children for the past five years as well as a manager for a restaurant for a year and a half previous to that. Both jobs have given me time management, self-motivation, and people skills. I hope to be able to incorporate a family type lifestyle, community service and personal enjoyment in a career as a child care provider. I would use this speech as a description of myself at a job interview. I gave the speech to my husband; he thought it sounded professional and nice.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Career Research
Career Webquest
Heather Dillingham
CLSS 2100
June 16, 2010
GROUNDSKEEPER
What is the nature of the work?
Plants and takes care of flowers, lawns, trees and shrubs.
What is the work environment?
Outdoors, with moderate to heavy physical labor.
Sometimes works with pesticides and other plant/ lawn improving chemicals.
What training is required?
On the job training.
* (In addition to having a drivers license and being in good physical condition).
What is the potential for advancement?
Laborers may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions.
Supervisors can advance to grounds manager, facility superintendent, or managers of lawn maintenance firms.
Some landscapers and groundskeepers open their own businesses.
*(Courses in agronomy, horticulture, and botany are helpful for advancement.)
How many jobs are out there for this occupation and what are the employment projections for the U.S. and Utah?
2008 2018
U.S. 1,302,700 1,539,500
Utah 29,576 33,645
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
Median Hourly wage: $11.13
Some related occupations:
Farm and Ranch workers
Forestry technicians
Landscape architects
Nursery workers
Pest control workers
What skills are required?
You must be able to:
Communicate clearly and effectively
Reason and problem solve
Manage oneself, people and time
Work with and manage equipment
Perceive and visualize
What are the interests?
Considers relationships important
Likes to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment
Likes to do things for other people
Likes to not be pressured against their direction of right or wrongness
Prefers practical, hands-on problems and solutions
Likes to work with plants, animals, and physical materials such as wood, tools, and machinery
Prefers working outdoors
What are the work styles and values?
Works well with/without people
Self-motivated
Honest and Respectful
Advantages for this work:
Work outdoors
Calm work environment
Room to advance
Disadvantages for this work:
Lower pay than other jobs
Hard labor on the body
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
*This is my favorite occupation:
I love to work outdoors and with plants
CHILD CARE WORKER
What is the nature of is this work?
Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in daycare programs.
What is the work environment?
Indoors and outdoors
Taking care of children’s physical and emotional needs.
What training is required?
On the job training
CPR and First aid cards
Have excellent interpersonal skills
*some employers may ask for some experience with disabled children
What is the potential for advancement?
*Advancement for child care workers are limited*
Experienced, skilled workers can advance to supervisory positions with large daycare centers or preschools.
Some workers may just open their own daycare center.
How many jobs are out there for this occupation and what are the employment projections for the U.S. and Utah?
2006 2016
U.S. 1,280,195 1,456,265
Utah 12,013 16,496
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
The median hourly wage is: $9.25
Some related occupations:
Elementary School Teacher
Home Health Aide
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Recreation Attendant
Residential Counselor
Social and Human Service Assistant
Teacher Aide
What skills are required?
Good communication with children & adults
Reasoning and problem solving
Being able to manage one-self, others, and time
Perceives and visualizes
What are the interests?
Considers relationships important
Likes to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment
Likes to do things for other people
Considers good working conditions important
Likes jobs offering steady employment and good pay
May prefer doing a variety of tasks, working alone, or being busy all the time
Likes to communicate with others: to teach, give advice, help, or otherwise be of service to others
What are the work styles and values?
Works indoors/outdoors
Teaches and nurtures
Honest
Has integrity
Advantages for this work:
Work outdoors
Calm work environment
Room to advance
Disadvantages for this work:
Lower pay than other jobs
Hard labor on the body
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
HAIRSTYLIST/COSMETOLOGIST
What is the nature of this work?
Wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair
Apply makeup
What is the work environment?
Indoors with harsh chemicals
Being around people
What training/qualifications are required?
GED or High school diploma
Complete cosmetology or hairstyling program
Pass licensing exam
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal relations
16 years or older
What is the potential for advancement?
Advancement for hairstylists and cosmetologists is usually in the form of building a steady client base
They may also advance by becoming managers of large shops or by opening their own shops
A few may become instructors, this requires experience and teacher training
How many jobs are there and projections for employment in the U.S. and Utah?
2006 2016
U.S. 609,614 707,538
Utah 6,587 8,786
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
The median hourly wage is: $11.21
Some related occupations:
Barber
Embalmer
Manicurist
Professional makeup artist
Skin care specialist
What skills/interests are required?
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills
Consider relationships important
Prefer jobs where they can plan their work with little supervision
Likes work activities that involve starting up and carrying out projects
Likes work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development
What are the work styles and values?
Has a certain image and attitude to fit the culture of their business
Follows customers' instructions
Honest
Has pride in what they do
Advantages for this work:
Work at your own pace
Having your own business without all the overhead, plus a steady pay
Uses creativity
Disadvantages for this work:
Have to build your own client base to keep working
Have to work around harsh chemicals indoors
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
REFERENCES
http://utahfutures.org/
www.bridges.com
http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccwage.do
Heather Dillingham
CLSS 2100
June 16, 2010
GROUNDSKEEPER
What is the nature of the work?
Plants and takes care of flowers, lawns, trees and shrubs.
What is the work environment?
Outdoors, with moderate to heavy physical labor.
Sometimes works with pesticides and other plant/ lawn improving chemicals.
What training is required?
On the job training.
* (In addition to having a drivers license and being in good physical condition).
What is the potential for advancement?
Laborers may advance to crew leader or other supervisory positions.
Supervisors can advance to grounds manager, facility superintendent, or managers of lawn maintenance firms.
Some landscapers and groundskeepers open their own businesses.
*(Courses in agronomy, horticulture, and botany are helpful for advancement.)
How many jobs are out there for this occupation and what are the employment projections for the U.S. and Utah?
2008 2018
U.S. 1,302,700 1,539,500
Utah 29,576 33,645
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
Median Hourly wage: $11.13
Some related occupations:
Farm and Ranch workers
Forestry technicians
Landscape architects
Nursery workers
Pest control workers
What skills are required?
You must be able to:
Communicate clearly and effectively
Reason and problem solve
Manage oneself, people and time
Work with and manage equipment
Perceive and visualize
What are the interests?
Considers relationships important
Likes to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment
Likes to do things for other people
Likes to not be pressured against their direction of right or wrongness
Prefers practical, hands-on problems and solutions
Likes to work with plants, animals, and physical materials such as wood, tools, and machinery
Prefers working outdoors
What are the work styles and values?
Works well with/without people
Self-motivated
Honest and Respectful
Advantages for this work:
Work outdoors
Calm work environment
Room to advance
Disadvantages for this work:
Lower pay than other jobs
Hard labor on the body
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
*This is my favorite occupation:
I love to work outdoors and with plants
CHILD CARE WORKER
What is the nature of is this work?
Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in daycare programs.
What is the work environment?
Indoors and outdoors
Taking care of children’s physical and emotional needs.
What training is required?
On the job training
CPR and First aid cards
Have excellent interpersonal skills
*some employers may ask for some experience with disabled children
What is the potential for advancement?
*Advancement for child care workers are limited*
Experienced, skilled workers can advance to supervisory positions with large daycare centers or preschools.
Some workers may just open their own daycare center.
How many jobs are out there for this occupation and what are the employment projections for the U.S. and Utah?
2006 2016
U.S. 1,280,195 1,456,265
Utah 12,013 16,496
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
The median hourly wage is: $9.25
Some related occupations:
Elementary School Teacher
Home Health Aide
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Recreation Attendant
Residential Counselor
Social and Human Service Assistant
Teacher Aide
What skills are required?
Good communication with children & adults
Reasoning and problem solving
Being able to manage one-self, others, and time
Perceives and visualizes
What are the interests?
Considers relationships important
Likes to work in a friendly, non-competitive environment
Likes to do things for other people
Considers good working conditions important
Likes jobs offering steady employment and good pay
May prefer doing a variety of tasks, working alone, or being busy all the time
Likes to communicate with others: to teach, give advice, help, or otherwise be of service to others
What are the work styles and values?
Works indoors/outdoors
Teaches and nurtures
Honest
Has integrity
Advantages for this work:
Work outdoors
Calm work environment
Room to advance
Disadvantages for this work:
Lower pay than other jobs
Hard labor on the body
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
HAIRSTYLIST/COSMETOLOGIST
What is the nature of this work?
Wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair
Apply makeup
What is the work environment?
Indoors with harsh chemicals
Being around people
What training/qualifications are required?
GED or High school diploma
Complete cosmetology or hairstyling program
Pass licensing exam
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal relations
16 years or older
What is the potential for advancement?
Advancement for hairstylists and cosmetologists is usually in the form of building a steady client base
They may also advance by becoming managers of large shops or by opening their own shops
A few may become instructors, this requires experience and teacher training
How many jobs are there and projections for employment in the U.S. and Utah?
2006 2016
U.S. 609,614 707,538
Utah 6,587 8,786
What are the typical earnings for this occupation?
The median hourly wage is: $11.21
Some related occupations:
Barber
Embalmer
Manicurist
Professional makeup artist
Skin care specialist
What skills/interests are required?
Self-motivated
Good interpersonal skills
Consider relationships important
Prefer jobs where they can plan their work with little supervision
Likes work activities that involve starting up and carrying out projects
Likes work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development
What are the work styles and values?
Has a certain image and attitude to fit the culture of their business
Follows customers' instructions
Honest
Has pride in what they do
Advantages for this work:
Work at your own pace
Having your own business without all the overhead, plus a steady pay
Uses creativity
Disadvantages for this work:
Have to build your own client base to keep working
Have to work around harsh chemicals indoors
What Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) types are commonly found in this field?
I S F P
Internal Sensing Feeling Perceiving
REFERENCES
http://utahfutures.org/
www.bridges.com
http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccwage.do
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Resources
http://utahfutures.org/, Helps find specific information about what an employer is looking for.
www.bridges.com, Helps find statics about employment information.
http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccwage.do; helps you find wages for different occupations.
http://uvu.optimalresume.com/ ; helps to make a resume.
www.uvu.edu/csse; Go to UV Job board and follow the step-by-step instructions.; helps you find an on-campus job.
www.bridges.com, Helps find statics about employment information.
http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/wi/utalmis/gotoOccwage.do; helps you find wages for different occupations.
http://uvu.optimalresume.com/ ; helps to make a resume.
www.uvu.edu/csse; Go to UV Job board and follow the step-by-step instructions.; helps you find an on-campus job.
Friday, June 11, 2010
SWOT
Major: General Education, AS
Courses taken: English 1010, History 1700, Ethics and Values, Humanities 1010, General Biology 1010, Art 1120, Dance 1500, Math 1010, Math 1000, and Music 1900.
Courses needed: Summer 2010 CLSS 2100, Powertone GE, Women’s Safety Awareness Defense GE, Fitness for Life FE, Art 1010, & Math 1050. Fall 2010 DGM 1010 (Basic Computer Applications), English 2020, GEO 1080 (Intro. to Oceanography PP), Nutrition 1020, & Health 1100.
Strengths :
This major gives me a variety of classes to expand my learning skills.
I like the elective classes the best, but that is probably because there is the least amount of homework in them.
I will graduate within 26 credit hours.
This major fits just fine with my career plan of being a mother.
This major goes well with the skills that I have become I can pretty much choose the classes that I take.
I am passionate about finishing some type of degree, so I hope that this will fulfill that.
Weaknesses:
I don’t like the fact that I’m not getting a degree that focuses on one thing in particular.
Science and Math courses are challenging for me.
I have 1 ½ semesters until I am finished.
This degree will not prepare me for a future career.
I am commited to this degree because if I can find out what I really want to do it will only need a couple of extra classes to change to a more specific major. At least this way I’m doing something instead of nothing.
Opportunities:
With a general ed. degree I will have acquired organization skills, time management, social skills and adaptability. All of which are useful in everyday life as a mother.
I hope to gain a better understanding of the world around me and I hope that I can teach my children that knowledge and learning are important no matter what your occupation.
December 2010.
I have gone to see the counselors in this field and there is a vast amount of resources at my disposal to help me every inch of the way.
Threats:
Financing my education will not be a problem because I have had the opportunity to get full financing Pell Grants.
Having online classes has made it possible for me to be able to make time for young children, husband, house and school.
I would prefer other majors that require more on-campus or abroad tasks, but now is not the time that I can pursue that.
Courses taken: English 1010, History 1700, Ethics and Values, Humanities 1010, General Biology 1010, Art 1120, Dance 1500, Math 1010, Math 1000, and Music 1900.
Courses needed: Summer 2010 CLSS 2100, Powertone GE, Women’s Safety Awareness Defense GE, Fitness for Life FE, Art 1010, & Math 1050. Fall 2010 DGM 1010 (Basic Computer Applications), English 2020, GEO 1080 (Intro. to Oceanography PP), Nutrition 1020, & Health 1100.
Strengths :
This major gives me a variety of classes to expand my learning skills.
I like the elective classes the best, but that is probably because there is the least amount of homework in them.
I will graduate within 26 credit hours.
This major fits just fine with my career plan of being a mother.
This major goes well with the skills that I have become I can pretty much choose the classes that I take.
I am passionate about finishing some type of degree, so I hope that this will fulfill that.
Weaknesses:
I don’t like the fact that I’m not getting a degree that focuses on one thing in particular.
Science and Math courses are challenging for me.
I have 1 ½ semesters until I am finished.
This degree will not prepare me for a future career.
I am commited to this degree because if I can find out what I really want to do it will only need a couple of extra classes to change to a more specific major. At least this way I’m doing something instead of nothing.
Opportunities:
With a general ed. degree I will have acquired organization skills, time management, social skills and adaptability. All of which are useful in everyday life as a mother.
I hope to gain a better understanding of the world around me and I hope that I can teach my children that knowledge and learning are important no matter what your occupation.
December 2010.
I have gone to see the counselors in this field and there is a vast amount of resources at my disposal to help me every inch of the way.
Threats:
Financing my education will not be a problem because I have had the opportunity to get full financing Pell Grants.
Having online classes has made it possible for me to be able to make time for young children, husband, house and school.
I would prefer other majors that require more on-campus or abroad tasks, but now is not the time that I can pursue that.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Personality/Interests Assesment
For this assignment, you will use the results from your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII) assessments to determine some particular occupations and majors to research.
MBTI Report
1. List your reported type. (ISFP)
2. According to your report, what are some of the characteristics that best describe your personality type?
Great deal of warmth, but may not show it until they know a person well. Deepest feelings are seldom expressed: their inner tenderness is masked by a quiet reserve. In everyday activities they are tolerant, open-minded, flexible and adaptable. Have little wish to impress or dominate. They often excel in craftsmanship and the work of their hands is usually more eloquent than their words. They want to have a purpose beyond their paycheck no matter how big the check. May feel contrast between their inner ideals and their actual accomplishments that they burden themselves with a sense of inadequacy.
3. Refer to the list of the 50 most popular occupations page or go to http://www.careervoyages.gov/top50occupations-main.cfm Read the list of occupations, circle the ones that you would like to explore, and list them below.
Gardener, Tree trimmer, lawn service provider, child care provider, hairdresser.
4. How do you believe the occupations you have chosen to explore fit with your personality preferences? Explain how these occupations allow you to work in your preferred work environment.
I like to either do things one on one or alone and I love to be outdoors. Gardening and being with my kids are a couple of my favorite pastimes, so having a job where I could incorporate those things would make it perfect.
SII Report
1. List your general occupational theme code. (RSC)
2. List your 5 Basic Interests Scales and determine what type of interest they represent from the following: vocational, educational, leisure activities, personal interest. (Examples might include: religion-personal interest, teaching-leisure, healthcare-vocational)
Nature and Agriculture, Performing Arts, Military, Office Management, & Teaching and Education.
3. Refer to pages 5, 6, and 7 of your SII profile. Look at all the occupational scales you scored highest in (generally 40 or above), or that have a combination of your theme code. List the occupations from the scales that you might like to research.
Horticulturist, Landscape/Grounds Manager, Elementary School Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Housekeeping/ Maintenance Manager.
4. For the following questions refer to Personal Style Scales on page 8 of your SII profile.
A. Look at your “Work Style” rating. What does your score suggest to you in relation to the occupations you listed above?
I would be just fine with any of them.
B. Look at your “Learning Environment” rating. How do the educational requirements of the occupations you listed fit with your interest to pursue additional training?
I would have a harder time with Administrative Assistant and School Teacher just because of all the inside University training that is required.
C. Look at your “Leadership Style” rating. How do these occupations fit your personal style?
I would probably enjoy school teacher or manager less than the other occupations.
D. Look at your “Risk Taking/Adventure” rating. Explain how the occupations do or do not match your risk taking style.
All the occupations fit with my small amount of risk taking.
5. What college majors are suggested for your theme code that you find interesting?
Agriculture, Fish and wildlife management, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Fire Science.
6. Of your top 10 occupations, list 3 you are most interested in and the educational
preparation required for each.
Nusery/Green house manager: Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus work experience. Landscape Architect: Bachelor’s or Master’s, plus state licensing. Elementary School Teacher: Bachelors in Early Childhood Ed., get a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be admitted into the teacher preparation program.
Occupations not listed on MBTI or SII
1. List any occupations you are interested in that were not listed on your MBTI or SII reports.
They were all listed.
Meet with a Career Counselor at CACC
1. Make an appointment to review your assessment reports with a career counselor in Career and Academic Counseling (LC402 or contact by phone: 801-863-8425).
2. List any comments or suggestions made by the counselor regarding selection of a career or major and/or your assessment results.
3. Write the name of the counselor you met with and the date of your appointment.
Name____Terry Gunn______________________ Date_____June 8, 2010__
MBTI Report
1. List your reported type. (ISFP)
2. According to your report, what are some of the characteristics that best describe your personality type?
Great deal of warmth, but may not show it until they know a person well. Deepest feelings are seldom expressed: their inner tenderness is masked by a quiet reserve. In everyday activities they are tolerant, open-minded, flexible and adaptable. Have little wish to impress or dominate. They often excel in craftsmanship and the work of their hands is usually more eloquent than their words. They want to have a purpose beyond their paycheck no matter how big the check. May feel contrast between their inner ideals and their actual accomplishments that they burden themselves with a sense of inadequacy.
3. Refer to the list of the 50 most popular occupations page or go to http://www.careervoyages.gov/top50occupations-main.cfm Read the list of occupations, circle the ones that you would like to explore, and list them below.
Gardener, Tree trimmer, lawn service provider, child care provider, hairdresser.
4. How do you believe the occupations you have chosen to explore fit with your personality preferences? Explain how these occupations allow you to work in your preferred work environment.
I like to either do things one on one or alone and I love to be outdoors. Gardening and being with my kids are a couple of my favorite pastimes, so having a job where I could incorporate those things would make it perfect.
SII Report
1. List your general occupational theme code. (RSC)
2. List your 5 Basic Interests Scales and determine what type of interest they represent from the following: vocational, educational, leisure activities, personal interest. (Examples might include: religion-personal interest, teaching-leisure, healthcare-vocational)
Nature and Agriculture, Performing Arts, Military, Office Management, & Teaching and Education.
3. Refer to pages 5, 6, and 7 of your SII profile. Look at all the occupational scales you scored highest in (generally 40 or above), or that have a combination of your theme code. List the occupations from the scales that you might like to research.
Horticulturist, Landscape/Grounds Manager, Elementary School Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Housekeeping/ Maintenance Manager.
4. For the following questions refer to Personal Style Scales on page 8 of your SII profile.
A. Look at your “Work Style” rating. What does your score suggest to you in relation to the occupations you listed above?
I would be just fine with any of them.
B. Look at your “Learning Environment” rating. How do the educational requirements of the occupations you listed fit with your interest to pursue additional training?
I would have a harder time with Administrative Assistant and School Teacher just because of all the inside University training that is required.
C. Look at your “Leadership Style” rating. How do these occupations fit your personal style?
I would probably enjoy school teacher or manager less than the other occupations.
D. Look at your “Risk Taking/Adventure” rating. Explain how the occupations do or do not match your risk taking style.
All the occupations fit with my small amount of risk taking.
5. What college majors are suggested for your theme code that you find interesting?
Agriculture, Fish and wildlife management, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Fire Science.
6. Of your top 10 occupations, list 3 you are most interested in and the educational
preparation required for each.
Nusery/Green house manager: Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus work experience. Landscape Architect: Bachelor’s or Master’s, plus state licensing. Elementary School Teacher: Bachelors in Early Childhood Ed., get a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be admitted into the teacher preparation program.
Occupations not listed on MBTI or SII
1. List any occupations you are interested in that were not listed on your MBTI or SII reports.
They were all listed.
Meet with a Career Counselor at CACC
1. Make an appointment to review your assessment reports with a career counselor in Career and Academic Counseling (LC402 or contact by phone: 801-863-8425).
2. List any comments or suggestions made by the counselor regarding selection of a career or major and/or your assessment results.
3. Write the name of the counselor you met with and the date of your appointment.
Name____Terry Gunn______________________ Date_____June 8, 2010__
Friday, May 28, 2010
Transferable Skills Letter
To Whom It May Concern:
Being a manager of a Mcdonald’s restaurant has given me good skills of organization and communication to go along with my love for reading. I also have profound writing skills, as well as being an extraordinarily self-motivated person. I know that these skills will help me keep your library in good order as well as instill a love for books in the children of your school. I look forward to working in your school district.
Thank you,
Heather Dillingham
Being a manager of a Mcdonald’s restaurant has given me good skills of organization and communication to go along with my love for reading. I also have profound writing skills, as well as being an extraordinarily self-motivated person. I know that these skills will help me keep your library in good order as well as instill a love for books in the children of your school. I look forward to working in your school district.
Thank you,
Heather Dillingham
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Skills Assessment
3 skills that I enjoy are: Organizing, Observing, and Maintaining.
3 skills that I perform well are: Following specifications, writing, and self-motivation.
3 skills that I would like to develop are: Operating, diagnosing, and Creating.
The skills that I would like to acquire require a lot of hands-on training and just practicing them a lot. I seem to break everything mechanical that I touch, so it might take more practice for myself than someone else.
After taking the online assessment I kind of laughed, because it came up with a Respiratory Therapy Technician and then a Nuclear Engineer. Although, I would find these jobs very fascinating, my mechanical skills aren't the best, as I mentioned above. I'm finding more and more that the jobs that I would like and the skills that I enjoy are things that bring a challenge to me. I just worry with those types of jobs that at the end of the day, I just might not be smart enough to do it. Math and science are some of my worst school subjects, but the jobs that I would like seem to have a lot of math and science to go with them.
3 skills that I perform well are: Following specifications, writing, and self-motivation.
3 skills that I would like to develop are: Operating, diagnosing, and Creating.
The skills that I would like to acquire require a lot of hands-on training and just practicing them a lot. I seem to break everything mechanical that I touch, so it might take more practice for myself than someone else.
After taking the online assessment I kind of laughed, because it came up with a Respiratory Therapy Technician and then a Nuclear Engineer. Although, I would find these jobs very fascinating, my mechanical skills aren't the best, as I mentioned above. I'm finding more and more that the jobs that I would like and the skills that I enjoy are things that bring a challenge to me. I just worry with those types of jobs that at the end of the day, I just might not be smart enough to do it. Math and science are some of my worst school subjects, but the jobs that I would like seem to have a lot of math and science to go with them.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Top 10 Values
My top ten work and personal values are:
-Availability to my spouse. My family is the foundation of my life and my husband is the beginning of that family, so I will always make sure that I make time for “just us”.
-Availability to my children. My children come in at a very, very close second to my spouse. I believe that children are a privilege and that no one can replace a child’s mother.
-Religion. I am a Christian and believe that God is the person that makes life, so I should put time aside for him.
-Family relationships. I think that children are not only raised by their parents, but also by others around them. I want as much positive influence in their lives as I can give them.
-Ethics. I just finished the Ethics and Values course last semester and learned that many people’s business ethics can be far from their personal ethics. So, I would like a career where people have good moral values and won’t put them aside for a good profit.
-Respect. I am a person just the same as anyone else. If they wish my respect, then I must have respect in turn.
-Financial Comfort. All people require money in this life to live, so I would like enough to live by.
-Safety. A safe place to live and work means that I can be comfortable. Then I don’t have to live with a lot of unneeded stress and fear.
-Sense of accomplishment. I want a career that fulfills me. I have a hard time being motivated to do anything if I don’t feel like I’m being productive in accomplishing something.
-Time to myself. At the end of the day there is only so much a person can give. I take time to myself to rejuvenate me as a whole.
I believe that the career that I choose will have to be one that I am able to devote a lot of time to my family, one that is flexible. I want it to be my “Time to myself” so that I actually want to go to it; otherwise, there isn’t enough of a financial need in my life to get me to it.
In the future, though, there are a lot of things that can change. Kids grow up and as their need of me diminishes, that will make more time to focus on a more aggressive career.
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