L10 - CSSE 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?

• 2010 Fall Internship and Career Fair on September 28, Cover Letters Workshop on October 05, and Recruiting Days Wednesday October 20.

2.      List 4 services offered by Career Services & Student Employment.

• Jobs Search, Mentor Search, Info on Sessions and Career Events, and Employers Directory.

3.      What are 4 sources the website directs you to look for job opportunities?

·         Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, INC., Tech-Centric, Utah Tecnology Council, and A/E/C Job Bank.

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

·         Pre-Law Advisor – Eileen Crane, Pre-Health Advisor – Amber Collins, Pre-Nursing A-K – Shane Gunn, and Pre-Nursing K-Z – Denise Fullmer.

5.      Who is the Director of Internship Services & Student Employment? Who is the Internship Coordinator?

·         Michael Snapp - Director

·         Maren Mather - Coordinator

6.     What are two internships on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?

·         Children’s Justice Center, and Prospective Student Services.

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

·         Republican National Committee – Summer – Mar 1, Fall – Aug 15, Spring – Dec 15.

·         Democratic National Committee – Summer - April 30, Fall – N/A, Spring – Nov 20.

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?

·         Trevor Tooke | Utah Valley University | Orem, Utah. He was the Student body President for UVUSA Office. He was surprised to see how the principles of learning in class related to working in an office, and felt it was important and productive in his internship.

9.     What internship scholarships are available?

·         Non-Profit (IPE) Scholarships, Government Scholarships, and General Scholarships.

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

·         Graduate School Fair

11.   List the url for help with resumes found on this site.

·         withinMySite.com, www.uvu.edu/owl.

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.)

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13.  What is the url for student employment and how do you apply for an on campus job?

·         https://www.myinterfase.com/uvu/job_search.aspx?id=1&clear=1, and click on search.

14.  What suggestions do you have for the CSSE facebook account that would make it more helpful?

·         None.

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?

·         sent

16.   Where is the CSSE office located?  What is the office phone number?

·         Room LC-409. P: 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