ELI
What is ELI?
The Experiential Learning Initiative
What is networking?
Making professional connections: in person, online, informal, formal, etc.
Where is the career center located?
In the Strom Thurmond Bldg next to the Bookstore (next to Veteran's lounge)
True or False: You are required to work 20 hours/week at your internship.
False. For 3 academic credits, you must work on average 10 hours a week (114 per semester).
You can gain valuable ________ experience in your chosen career path.
You can gain valuable *work/hands-on* experience in your chosen career path.
Does anyone in this room need to worry about ELI?
YES! If you are a FRESHMAN or a TRANSFER with less than SOPHOMORE status you are required (starting Fall 2018) to complete one ELR in order to GRADUATE.
True or False: You should NOT use WHO you know to find a job.
FALSE. Most of the time it is about WHO you know and NOT WHAT you know that gets you the interview. During the interview it matters WHAT you know.
Where is my office located?
In the career center
True or False: If you are supervised, you may complete your internship at someone's home or residence.
False. If you will be interning for someone who works out of their home you must meet them in a public place (coffee shop, library, office-space) or on campus.
Develop new _________ and abilities outside of the classroom.
Develop new *skills* and abilities outside of the classroom.
Which MAJORS require internships/experiential learning?
Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Music Therapy, Ministry (Worship), Communication, Business, etc.
True or False: Facebook is private and it is illegal for future employers to look at my profile without my permission.
False. Don't expect anything you put on the internet to stay private.
What services are offered in the career center?
Resume help, interview skills, personality testing, printing, job searches, etc.
True or False: Interning is the same as working.
False: As an intern you can be paid or unpaid. An employer also does not have to provide you with benefits. As an intern though you should be provided with the same training and usually additional guidance and mentoring.
Decide if this is the right __________ path for you before you start your first job.
Decide if this is the right *career* path for you before you start your first job.
What are some examples of experiential education? inside or outside of the classroom.
mission trips, service learning, volunteering, student ministry, in history department (Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation)
What is the online site where you can network and find jobs?
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
What is the name of the Career Network used by CSU?
The BucCareerNetwork/Purple Briefcase https://app.purplebriefcase.com/pb/account/login?s=CSU
True or False: Interns are not protected from harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
False. If you encounter harassment or discrimination by the internship provider you should contact their human resources department as well as the University.
Your internship might just turn into a __________!
Your internship might just turn into a *JOB* !
Why did CSU implement the ELI program?
To give students more than a diploma when they graduate. As part of the QEP for accreditation.
What are some benefits of networking?
Possible job opportunities (for you or others), connections that benefit your current job (exp. sales, or growing your business), preparing for if you need to switch jobs in the future.
False. Upload your resume to the BucCareer Network. Shallon will automatically receive it and will provide you with feedback. If you want to make an appointment to go over it you can.
True or False: Internships are Pass/Fail.
True, but it is very possible to fail an internship if you do not complete the tasks required of you.
Get a letter of ___________ from your supervisor to use when you start applying for jobs.
Get a letter of *recommendation/reference* from your supervisor to use when you start applying for jobs.