I am ready to take the next step in my academic and career planning. As mentioned, I will be starting the Elementary Education program in a couple of weeks, and I am so excited. I am looking forward to learning the things I need to know to be able to help young children learn about the world around them, and become lifelong learners.
As I reflect on this semester, and this class in particular, I realize that I have learned a lot. I’ve always known that I wanted to be a teacher, but the activities and assignments that I completed in this class solidified my decision in stone.
I really enjoyed the informational interview and job shadow that was required. These two experiences helped me realize that I’m going into a career that I’m really going to enjoy. While doing the informational interview, I was able to see the passion that Mrs. Poulsen had for teaching, and how much she loved her job, even when it is hard.
But the job shadow, where I was actually able to go in and see a teacher in action made me so excited to be in Mr. Richins’ position as a teacher. I loved watching him with his students and the interaction between them. I was able to see a teacher who had control over his class and get a few ideas on classroom organization and discipline.
The one assignment that I drug my feet on thinking it was going to be a waste of time but wasn’t, was the assessment review through the ACC. To tell you the truth, I really didn’t want to do it, but did it anyway and I was so surprised when I went to the meeting.
After meeting with my group and going over the two assessments we took, I was convinced that I am going into the correct field of work. On both the MBTI report and the SII report some kind of teaching was at the top of the list for best careers. I loved having these two assessments back up my decision to become a teacher. And I believe that these assessments are something that should be taken by all new freshmen coming into college, and also before declaring a major. I think they would be so helpful to anyone having a hard time deciding on which direction they want to go.
I feel so lucky to have stumbled onto this class. I have learned a great deal about myself and my future career. I also want to say thank you to you, Professor Haynes for being there to be a guide through this course and being a very positive voice throughout everything.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
My Decision Making Model
It's funny how decision making changes over time. I look back to when I attended my only sememster of college after high school. My decision making process was a "fly by the seat of my pants" type of process. I really didn't think about things before I did them becuase the concequences effected me and only me. Now that I've been an adult for a "few" years, I make very careful decisions becuase the concequences not only effect me, but also my husband and children. I don't sit down and actually make a pro's and con's list, but I do it in my head. But I do find my self making check lists so my decisions can come to fruition. And also, when you get married and have children, not only are you making PERSONAL decisions, you are making decisions that effect your marriage, and when your children are young enough, you are making decisions for them. It's a big part of my life right now, making decisions for me, my relationship and children, but it is worth it, and if you can teach children this process early on they will be able to make more and more of their own decisions.
Star Stories
To me, teamwork means that everyone gives and takes the same amount when given a task. Everyone has different talents and skills that can be useful, and without teamwork the task could go on for a lot longer than needed.
The interview process for entrance into the Education program consists of a group interview where ten of us were given a task to figure out together. There was no right answer and no wrong answer, but we were told to come up with one decision together. We were given a list of eight people with different situations and were told that we were on a medical board and given this list of people, and we needed to decide in descending order who would get a kidney that was ready for donation. We were given only twenty minutes to decide. The following was the list of people we were given:
· And illegal alien from Mexico with a wife and six children he is supporting on minimum wage
· A pregnant teenager who has given up on life.
· A very religious woman who doesn’t believe in medical intervention and believes that God is the only one who can save her
· A sixty-five year old retired educator that donates to his local children’s hospital.
· An ex-con who now lives with his wife and three children and who is trying to get a good paying job.
· A tourist from another country whose kidneys shut down suddenly.
· An alcoholic mother trying to raise her son and get sober.
· A twenty-one year old young woman who has Downs Syndrome.
We began discussing one person at a time, but I then suggested that we get a marker and keep track on the white board what we decided about each person so we could remember when it came time to deciding who would get the kidney. We discussed each situation in detail and after the twenty minutes of discussion time was up, we finally decided on the retired educator because he has given his time freely while educating children, and even though he is retired, still gives of himself to help children. This is the order in which we decided the kidney would go and the reason behind our decision:
1. Retired Educator: reason given above.
2. Pregnant Teenager: As long as doing surgery was safe on a pregnant mother, we decided that she would ultimately find out that life was worth living once she became a mother.
3. Downs Syndrome girl: Even though she has Downs, she can still be a contributing member of society.
4. Ex-con: He has a family he is trying to support and he has done his time in prison for his crime.
5. Alcoholic Mother: Although she is trying to get sober, alcohol has a negative impact on kidneys, so to give a new one to someone still consuming alcohol.
6. A tourist: We decided that if this person was healthy enough to travel, it would be best for them to go home and be treated.
7. Illegal Alien: We decided that if he was here illegally, the kidney should go to a citizen of our country.
8. Religious woman: We decided that since it is her own choice because of religion, she might not take care of herself and the new kidney and it’s not right to encroach on someone’s religious beliefs.
Challenges are sometimes hard to overcome. I had to overcome a challenge when I was laid off from my job in February of 2009. I had worked at this particular job for 10 years and felt very loyal to the company, but then out of the blue I was laid off and no longer had a job. This cut my family’s income in half and created quite a lot of problems. During this time, the economy was starting to take a nose dive and there were no available jobs, and when one came open there were so many people applying for one job it was nearly impossible to get hired. So, my husband and I decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for me to go back to school. So I signed up and started taking classes that summer. I am in the middle of the results now, but hopefully the FINAL result will be a degree in the field that I’ve always loved and wanted to work in.
My goal of graduating from college has been fifteen years in the making. I started this goal back in 1996 after graduating from high school, but soon came to a halt after I got married and started a family. I was only able to finish one semester of school, and then got caught up in the daily life of a mother and wife and that goal never came to fruition. But now I find myself, fifteen years later seeing this goal come to life, and I am loving it. It has been a long hard road, but the gratification I have every time I pass a class makes it worth it.
The interview process for entrance into the Education program consists of a group interview where ten of us were given a task to figure out together. There was no right answer and no wrong answer, but we were told to come up with one decision together. We were given a list of eight people with different situations and were told that we were on a medical board and given this list of people, and we needed to decide in descending order who would get a kidney that was ready for donation. We were given only twenty minutes to decide. The following was the list of people we were given:
· And illegal alien from Mexico with a wife and six children he is supporting on minimum wage
· A pregnant teenager who has given up on life.
· A very religious woman who doesn’t believe in medical intervention and believes that God is the only one who can save her
· A sixty-five year old retired educator that donates to his local children’s hospital.
· An ex-con who now lives with his wife and three children and who is trying to get a good paying job.
· A tourist from another country whose kidneys shut down suddenly.
· An alcoholic mother trying to raise her son and get sober.
· A twenty-one year old young woman who has Downs Syndrome.
We began discussing one person at a time, but I then suggested that we get a marker and keep track on the white board what we decided about each person so we could remember when it came time to deciding who would get the kidney. We discussed each situation in detail and after the twenty minutes of discussion time was up, we finally decided on the retired educator because he has given his time freely while educating children, and even though he is retired, still gives of himself to help children. This is the order in which we decided the kidney would go and the reason behind our decision:
1. Retired Educator: reason given above.
2. Pregnant Teenager: As long as doing surgery was safe on a pregnant mother, we decided that she would ultimately find out that life was worth living once she became a mother.
3. Downs Syndrome girl: Even though she has Downs, she can still be a contributing member of society.
4. Ex-con: He has a family he is trying to support and he has done his time in prison for his crime.
5. Alcoholic Mother: Although she is trying to get sober, alcohol has a negative impact on kidneys, so to give a new one to someone still consuming alcohol.
6. A tourist: We decided that if this person was healthy enough to travel, it would be best for them to go home and be treated.
7. Illegal Alien: We decided that if he was here illegally, the kidney should go to a citizen of our country.
8. Religious woman: We decided that since it is her own choice because of religion, she might not take care of herself and the new kidney and it’s not right to encroach on someone’s religious beliefs.
Challenges are sometimes hard to overcome. I had to overcome a challenge when I was laid off from my job in February of 2009. I had worked at this particular job for 10 years and felt very loyal to the company, but then out of the blue I was laid off and no longer had a job. This cut my family’s income in half and created quite a lot of problems. During this time, the economy was starting to take a nose dive and there were no available jobs, and when one came open there were so many people applying for one job it was nearly impossible to get hired. So, my husband and I decided that this would be the perfect opportunity for me to go back to school. So I signed up and started taking classes that summer. I am in the middle of the results now, but hopefully the FINAL result will be a degree in the field that I’ve always loved and wanted to work in.
My goal of graduating from college has been fifteen years in the making. I started this goal back in 1996 after graduating from high school, but soon came to a halt after I got married and started a family. I was only able to finish one semester of school, and then got caught up in the daily life of a mother and wife and that goal never came to fruition. But now I find myself, fifteen years later seeing this goal come to life, and I am loving it. It has been a long hard road, but the gratification I have every time I pass a class makes it worth it.
Cover Letter
November 24, 2011
Ms. Julie Warren
Nebo School District
350 South Main St.
Spanish Fork, UT
84660
Dear Ms. Warren,
I am submitting this resume as a result of job postings on the Nebo School District website for some Elementary teachers. I've just graduated from Utah Valley University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and I'm very interested in teaching in Nebo School District.
I feel that I am prepared and ready to become a full time teacher, and have the proper skills and values that you are looking for in a teacher. I have successfully passed all of my classes and have superior marks from my cooperating teachers that I did my student teaching with. I look forward to getting the oportunity to meet you and proving what a valuable teacher I will make.
Sincerely,
Kristalee Openshaw
Ms. Julie Warren
Nebo School District
350 South Main St.
Spanish Fork, UT
84660
Dear Ms. Warren,
I am submitting this resume as a result of job postings on the Nebo School District website for some Elementary teachers. I've just graduated from Utah Valley University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and I'm very interested in teaching in Nebo School District.
I feel that I am prepared and ready to become a full time teacher, and have the proper skills and values that you are looking for in a teacher. I have successfully passed all of my classes and have superior marks from my cooperating teachers that I did my student teaching with. I look forward to getting the oportunity to meet you and proving what a valuable teacher I will make.
Sincerely,
Kristalee Openshaw
Resume
Kristalee Openshaw
1435 S. 460 W. ◊ Payson, UT 84651
◊ jaytrevjax@hotmail.com
◊ 801-494-9334
Objective
An Elementary Education graduate looking to start a career at the third to fifth grade level.
Education
Utah Valley University, Orem, UtahBachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationExpected date of graduation-2013
Internships
1994-1996Wilson Elementary Payson Utah
First Grade Aid
I was able to aid at an elementary school in Payson during my Junior and Senior years of high school. I really enjoyed it,and this is what helped me decide that Education was what I wanted to do.
Experience
Sept. 2009-May 2010Here We Grow Preschool Payson, Utah
Teacher
I was the head teacher for a private preschool I started in my home. I was responsible for preparing all lesson plans, art projects, reading materials and graduation program.
Skills
Persuasive sales and presentation skills, honed through years of phone, in-store and Internet-based experience.Gifted communicator with a proven ability to interact and form lasting relationships with, and gain trust of, colleagues and clients at all levels.Resourceful and innovative in problem-solving; Able to troubleshoot and resolve disputes; Strong prioritization, delegation and planning skills.Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills
· Expertise in coordinating and supervising activities.
· Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; highly detail-oriented.
· Friendly team player with professional manner.
Grew up the oldest in a family of six, so I was taught to handle children at a very early age.
Activities
Camp Counselor for Camp UTADA, a camp for children with type I diabetes. I was a counselor for six girls during two different sessions in the summer of 1996. The girls ranged in age from ten to twelve years old in the first session to fifteen to sixteen in the second session.I was a coach for a youth soccer team. The players on my team were between the ages of 8-9 years old.I have been responsible for teaching the children in my church at different times over the last 15 years. Their ages have varied from 4-5 years old to 8-9 years old.
1435 S. 460 W. ◊ Payson, UT 84651
◊ jaytrevjax@hotmail.com
◊ 801-494-9334
Objective
An Elementary Education graduate looking to start a career at the third to fifth grade level.
Education
Utah Valley University, Orem, UtahBachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationExpected date of graduation-2013
Internships
1994-1996Wilson Elementary Payson Utah
First Grade Aid
I was able to aid at an elementary school in Payson during my Junior and Senior years of high school. I really enjoyed it,and this is what helped me decide that Education was what I wanted to do.
Experience
Sept. 2009-May 2010Here We Grow Preschool Payson, Utah
Teacher
I was the head teacher for a private preschool I started in my home. I was responsible for preparing all lesson plans, art projects, reading materials and graduation program.
Skills
Persuasive sales and presentation skills, honed through years of phone, in-store and Internet-based experience.Gifted communicator with a proven ability to interact and form lasting relationships with, and gain trust of, colleagues and clients at all levels.Resourceful and innovative in problem-solving; Able to troubleshoot and resolve disputes; Strong prioritization, delegation and planning skills.Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills
· Expertise in coordinating and supervising activities.
· Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; highly detail-oriented.
· Friendly team player with professional manner.
Grew up the oldest in a family of six, so I was taught to handle children at a very early age.
Activities
Camp Counselor for Camp UTADA, a camp for children with type I diabetes. I was a counselor for six girls during two different sessions in the summer of 1996. The girls ranged in age from ten to twelve years old in the first session to fifteen to sixteen in the second session.I was a coach for a youth soccer team. The players on my team were between the ages of 8-9 years old.I have been responsible for teaching the children in my church at different times over the last 15 years. Their ages have varied from 4-5 years old to 8-9 years old.
eScavenger 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?
· It looks like the only thing going on THIS semester is a recruiting day on December 5. There are a lot of other things going on during the spring semester though.
· I couldn’t find a list of any employers interviewing on campus this week.
2. List 4 services offered by the Career Development Center.
· They help you find the job you need.
· They can help you find what jobs fit your personality and work ethics.
· They can provide a student with their own personal Career Counselor.
· They can help a graduate look for and apply to the right graduate program.
3. Look under the “Students” tab for the “Job Search Engines”. What are 4 sources the website suggests you to look for job opportunities?
There are a lot of them. Here are a few:
· Campuscareercenter.com
· Flipdog.com
· Chilijobs.com
· Wetfeet.com
4. Locate the names of 4 counselors and tell what their specific area is.
· Gary Gardner: Education (this is who I would see)
· Sue Stephenson: Science and Health
· Lei Pakalani: Humanities, Arts and Social Science
· Michael Snapp: Business
5. What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?
· The Graduate Exam Preparation Center
· Graduate School Fair
· Links to Graduate School information
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.)
· This is actually the tool that I used to create my resume for the Resume’ and Cover Letter assignment. This is the resume’ I created with it…
Kristalee Openshaw
1435 S. 460 W. ◊ Payson, UT 84651
◊ jaytrevjax@hotmail.com
◊ 801-494-9334
Objective
An Elementary Education graduate looking to start a career at the third to fifth grade level.
Education
Utah Valley University, Orem, UtahBachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationExpected date of graduation-2013
Internships
1994-1996Wilson Elementary Payson Utah
First Grade Aid
I was able to aid at an elementary school in Payson during my Junior and Senior years of high school. I really enjoyed it,and this is what helped me decide that Education was what I wanted to do.
Experience
Sept. 2009-May 2010Here We Grow Preschool Payson, Utah
Teacher
I was the head teacher for a private preschool I started in my home. I was responsible for preparing all lesson plans, art projects, reading materials and graduation program.
Skills
Persuasive sales and presentation skills, honed through years of phone, in-store and Internet-based experience.Gifted communicator with a proven ability to interact and form lasting relationships with, and gain trust of, colleagues and clients at all levels.Resourceful and innovative in problem-solving; Able to troubleshoot and resolve disputes; Strong prioritization, delegation and planning skills.Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills
· Expertise in coordinating and supervising activities.
· Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; highly detail-oriented.
· Friendly team player with professional manner.
Grew up the oldest in a family of six, so I was taught to handle children at a very early age.
Activities
Camp Counselor for Camp UTADA, a camp for children with type I diabetes. I was a counselor for six girls during two different sessions in the summer of 1996. The girls ranged in age from ten to twelve years old in the first session to fifteen to sixteen in the second session.I was a coach for a youth soccer team. The players on my team were between the ages of 8-9 years old.I have been responsible for teaching the children in my church at different times over the last 15 years. Their ages have varied from 4-5 years old to 8-9 years old.
7. Where is the CDC office located? What is the office phone number?
· They are located in Room LC-409
· Their 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?
· The Director of Internship Services is Marsha Haynes. 8)
· The Internship Coordinator is Maren Mather.
· The Internship Office is located at LC-410.
9. What is the process for setting up an internship for credit?
· Find somewhere to complete your internship.
· Complete the REQUIRED internship orientation
· Determine how much time you have to devote to your internship.
· Register for internship credit through your Department Internship Coordinator
· Complete the internship for the current semester.
· Complete all UVU assignments and coursework related to the internship.
10. List two internships found on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?
· Ancestry.com
· Allied Brand
11. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.
· Intern for Senator Hatch-Summer Deadline is February 1st.
· Intern for Senator Lee-Summer Deadline is February 1st.
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 Parker Donat’s testimonial. He was an intern for UVU alumni relations. He said that an internship is a great way to network. He also said that the counselors helped him see that he wasn’t as under qualified as he thought he was.
· I read the majority of the written testimonials and I think the thing that stood out to me the most was that most of these internships were here in Utah. I have always been under the impression that most internships are either found in Washington D.C. or in third world countries. It’s nice to know that there are local internships available to UVU students.
13. What internship scholarships are available?
· There are three different internship scholarship types:
o General Internship Scholarships
o Government Internship Scholarships
o Non-profit (IPE) Scholarships
14. Take a look at the Internship Blog and Facebook page. What suggestions do you have that would make these more helpful?
· BLOG: I am a very visual person, so I would suggest that it be more colorful and more aesthetically pleasing. It’s very boring, and I wouldn’t read anything on it just because of the look of the blog. I guess the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t apply to me in this case! 8)
· FACEBOOK: If I wanted information on internships, I would probably come to the facebook page because I am very familiar with the layout and the way that facebook works.
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.
· When I clicked on the “Have a quick question” link, it took me to a PDF flyer for their “Refer a Friend” promotion. I didn’t see anywhere to ask a question.
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?
· It looks like the only thing going on THIS semester is a recruiting day on December 5. There are a lot of other things going on during the spring semester though.
· I couldn’t find a list of any employers interviewing on campus this week.
2. List 4 services offered by the Career Development Center.
· They help you find the job you need.
· They can help you find what jobs fit your personality and work ethics.
· They can provide a student with their own personal Career Counselor.
· They can help a graduate look for and apply to the right graduate program.
3. Look under the “Students” tab for the “Job Search Engines”. What are 4 sources the website suggests you to look for job opportunities?
There are a lot of them. Here are a few:
· Campuscareercenter.com
· Flipdog.com
· Chilijobs.com
· Wetfeet.com
4. Locate the names of 4 counselors and tell what their specific area is.
· Gary Gardner: Education (this is who I would see)
· Sue Stephenson: Science and Health
· Lei Pakalani: Humanities, Arts and Social Science
· Michael Snapp: Business
5. What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?
· The Graduate Exam Preparation Center
· Graduate School Fair
· Links to Graduate School information
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.)
· This is actually the tool that I used to create my resume for the Resume’ and Cover Letter assignment. This is the resume’ I created with it…
Kristalee Openshaw
1435 S. 460 W. ◊ Payson, UT 84651
◊ jaytrevjax@hotmail.com
◊ 801-494-9334
Objective
An Elementary Education graduate looking to start a career at the third to fifth grade level.
Education
Utah Valley University, Orem, UtahBachelor of Science Degree in Elementary EducationExpected date of graduation-2013
Internships
1994-1996Wilson Elementary Payson Utah
First Grade Aid
I was able to aid at an elementary school in Payson during my Junior and Senior years of high school. I really enjoyed it,and this is what helped me decide that Education was what I wanted to do.
Experience
Sept. 2009-May 2010Here We Grow Preschool Payson, Utah
Teacher
I was the head teacher for a private preschool I started in my home. I was responsible for preparing all lesson plans, art projects, reading materials and graduation program.
Skills
Persuasive sales and presentation skills, honed through years of phone, in-store and Internet-based experience.Gifted communicator with a proven ability to interact and form lasting relationships with, and gain trust of, colleagues and clients at all levels.Resourceful and innovative in problem-solving; Able to troubleshoot and resolve disputes; Strong prioritization, delegation and planning skills.Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills
· Expertise in coordinating and supervising activities.
· Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; highly detail-oriented.
· Friendly team player with professional manner.
Grew up the oldest in a family of six, so I was taught to handle children at a very early age.
Activities
Camp Counselor for Camp UTADA, a camp for children with type I diabetes. I was a counselor for six girls during two different sessions in the summer of 1996. The girls ranged in age from ten to twelve years old in the first session to fifteen to sixteen in the second session.I was a coach for a youth soccer team. The players on my team were between the ages of 8-9 years old.I have been responsible for teaching the children in my church at different times over the last 15 years. Their ages have varied from 4-5 years old to 8-9 years old.
7. Where is the CDC office located? What is the office phone number?
· They are located in Room LC-409
· Their 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?
· The Director of Internship Services is Marsha Haynes. 8)
· The Internship Coordinator is Maren Mather.
· The Internship Office is located at LC-410.
9. What is the process for setting up an internship for credit?
· Find somewhere to complete your internship.
· Complete the REQUIRED internship orientation
· Determine how much time you have to devote to your internship.
· Register for internship credit through your Department Internship Coordinator
· Complete the internship for the current semester.
· Complete all UVU assignments and coursework related to the internship.
10. List two internships found on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?
· Ancestry.com
· Allied Brand
11. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.
· Intern for Senator Hatch-Summer Deadline is February 1st.
· Intern for Senator Lee-Summer Deadline is February 1st.
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 Parker Donat’s testimonial. He was an intern for UVU alumni relations. He said that an internship is a great way to network. He also said that the counselors helped him see that he wasn’t as under qualified as he thought he was.
· I read the majority of the written testimonials and I think the thing that stood out to me the most was that most of these internships were here in Utah. I have always been under the impression that most internships are either found in Washington D.C. or in third world countries. It’s nice to know that there are local internships available to UVU students.
13. What internship scholarships are available?
· There are three different internship scholarship types:
o General Internship Scholarships
o Government Internship Scholarships
o Non-profit (IPE) Scholarships
14. Take a look at the Internship Blog and Facebook page. What suggestions do you have that would make these more helpful?
· BLOG: I am a very visual person, so I would suggest that it be more colorful and more aesthetically pleasing. It’s very boring, and I wouldn’t read anything on it just because of the look of the blog. I guess the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t apply to me in this case! 8)
· FACEBOOK: If I wanted information on internships, I would probably come to the facebook page because I am very familiar with the layout and the way that facebook works.
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.
· When I clicked on the “Have a quick question” link, it took me to a PDF flyer for their “Refer a Friend” promotion. I didn’t see anywhere to ask a question.
Internship Sales Project
Many companies offer internships to college students, whether they are paid or unpaid. There are both pros and cons to internships, and below is a list of just a few of the pros that I found.
- A student that joins an internship has an edge over other people when it comes to finally filling out those applications for a job. They get a lot of experience that future employers look for.
- An internship is also a great way to network. You can get to know a lot of people in your desired career during an internship, and show them what kind of a worker you are. An internship will also help them get to know your personality a little bit before you interview with their company.
- For the person who is not quite sure what they want to major in, or what they want to do after college, an internship is a very good way to “test drive” different jobs and positions without worrying about giving too much commitment at the time. Most internships last between three and six months, which in that amount of time, one can decide whether it is something they truly want to do, or if they would rather do something else with their future.
- Any internship looks good on a resume’. Having an internship on your resume’ shows the people doing the hiring for your desired position, that you have some real world experience under your belt. But not only that, if your resume’ reflects that you are willing to work for little pay, or even for free, it shows how passionate you are for that particular job.
- An internship is a great way to open doors for your career. You can get to know the important people that will do the hiring, and the people that could become your co-workers.
Often, when a permanent job opens up, an intern will be hired in that position (if interested), before someone off the street.
As you can see, an internship is a very valuable part of any resume’. Not all people are able to complete an internship, but if it is something that you are able to do, I would highly recommend you start looking for one in the field that interests you.
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