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

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