E-scavenger Hunt

L10 –e-Scavenger Hunt

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

1.      List at least one event that is happening this semester listed in “Upcoming Events”.  Are there any employers interviewing on campus this week?  If so who is it and when will they be on campus?

 Hidden Voices .  A women’s awareness expo. But there are no interviews going on.

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

The Career Development Center offers ways to find a counselor to meet with and have composed list of “hot” jobs near by.To help one step before that too they also help with resume building. A job search research and a calendar of events is also provided.

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

~Rising Start Internships

~mymusicjob.com

~A Career in Sales.com

~CareerBank.com

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

·         Sue Stephenson- Career Counselor, science and health

·         Gary Gardner- Career Counselor, Education and School of Arts

·         K Scoot Harward- Employer Relations Recruiter

·         Jordan Doman- Career Counselor, Technology and Computing

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

UVU provides a  Graduate Exam Preparation Center, and numerous links that are used to help you prepare for the test you will be taking. They also have career fairs for grad students and aptitude test to help you find the best school for you.

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.

Breana Mehlhoff

1029 Horizon Dr. ● Highland, Utah 84003●   Cell (801)616-0096

Objective

To be able to use my skills to better a company’s work force while furthering my own experience that will allow me  to become a better asset to that company.

Summary of Qualifications

Hardworking, diligent individual, and I am more concerned about getting a job done right than anything else. I am good with people and very competent with any skill set I am taught.

Highlights of Qualifications

Debate championship

State Track Championship

Highly skilled in customer service, detail oriented, competent and hard working.

Experience              

     My Body Contours                                           Esthetician / Receptionist

Draper, UT

October 2011-Present

Ø  Responsible for all transactions, running the credit card machine, distribution of promotion and vouchers, and responding to any clients needs.

Ø  Responsible for overseeing opening and closing of the spa, running reports, and handling the deposit.

Ø  Great with customer interaction and am able to quickly asses needs and make sure that they are met.

Ø  Comfortable with explaining all functions and products of the spa in order up the sales quota.

Ø  Responsible for keeping every part of the spa presentable. This includes maintaining the ambiance and mood as well as the cleanliness. 

Ø  As an esthetician I am in charge of every function of the spa.

One Response                                         Receptionist

Orem, Utah

April 2009- January 2011

Ø  Very able and competent with office documents such as excel, word and software programs.

Ø  Responsible for answering phones and forwarding calls, scheduling appointments and managing client needs and relations

                                         

Education

Ø  Southern Utah University Jan 2011- April 2011

Ø  Utah Valley University- August 2012- Present

Ø  Lone Peak High School-Class of 2010

7.     LC-409; Phone Number: 801-8636364

8.

·         Director: Marsha Haynes

·         Internship Coordinator: Maren Mather

·         Located: LC-409

9.

·         Make an appointment with your Career Service Counselor.

·         Meet with internship coordinator in your department

·         Identify internship sites

·         Develop a resume and cover letter

·         Schedule interview with prospects, ensure experience provider completed Master Agreement

·         Discuss ability to gain academic credit

·         Complete online internship orientation

·         Complete Learning Agreement

·         Meet with Department Internship Coordinator

·         Meet with site supervisor to discuss performance evaluation if required

11.  The White House: Summer-Feb. 7; Fall-May 26; Spring-Oct. 4

·         National Air and Space Museum: Summer-Jan15- Feb 15; Fall-N/A; Spring-N/A

12.  There are General Internship Scholarships, Government Internship Scholarships, and Non-Profit (PE) Scholarships.

13.  both the Internship Blog and Facebook page were informational, helpful, and I was able to navigate them easily. I wouldn’t change anything.

14.“Is there any promise of employment after an internship with a company?”