Hello scholars ! My name is Ismael Ramos, some call me Izzy. This week’s assignment is actually very interesting.
It’s called branding yourself.
I want to reflect on who you are and incorporate an inanimate object into what you are.
Please prepare an ‘advertisement’ (ie Tag Line- this one should be a hint as to, What you are) for this assignment you cannot be human, you can be an inanimate object (ie ruler, rubber, toy), a living thing other than human being or animal (ie oxygen/air, plant). This assignment should be no longer than 1 page and again should include at least two of your interest areas.
Here is more insight into my brand called you!
Perfect friend
I am the reason for the smile on that child’s face and the happiness he holds in his heart. I take center stage at every birthday party. I bring people together, both big and small. I end arguments and has been referred to as every household’s friend. I can be the life of every occasion or can stay under my little hut and watch movies with my close friends. I am universal and get along with everyone. Who can’t love me? If you ever feel like your sad, depressed or even happy, remember I’m just one call away. I will comfort you and give you strength. Too each I’m its own; I can be wild one day and sweet the next. I’m very easy to get along with and will be the perfect listener to every story. I come in many sizes and I am pizza.
What insights have you gained from this assignment? How has this exercise helped you integrate and understand how your areas/interests relate?
I look forward to reading your answers!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Taking The Next Step
Hey Guys,
Hope all is well! Last week we talked about resumes and cover letters. You all had some great questions and some even better answers to our questions. You all really showed how valuable you are going to be to your employers one day, and hopefully this class will help you to refine your skills. Hopefully, you all now know how crucial it is to not only have a resume and cover letter, but also extremely important to make sure yours is well put together and as informative as possible. This week we’re going to be taking the process of a little farther.
So what happens after you’ve submitted your resume/cover letter and your potential employer likes what they see so far? That’s right, interview! This week we’ll be talking about interviewing, networking, and the follow-up.
So now imagine this situation. You’ve found a job your interested in getting, and you’ve submitted your resume/cover letter. Then a few days later you receive a phone call from the employer and they tell you they’re are interested and want you to come in for an interview. Now what? Think about these question real quick and see how many you know the answer to.
_What behaviors should you avoid during an interview?
_Which topics should you avoid sharing during an interview?
_When is the time to talk about salary?
All of these questions are very important and if you equip yourself you’ll do just fine. However, if you had a hard time answering any of these questions, you’ll want to be sure to check out the UCF career services website. As Krista pointed out last week, the career service website has a ton of helpful resources. This website can help with the interviewing process by offering online resources to help teach you how to have the perfect interview. This website also allows you to schedule practice interviews with UCF staff or employers of actual businesses who have partnered with UCF to help students learn to make the most of the interviewing process. These practice interviews allow you to become familiar with commonly-asked questions and to receive feedback about your interviewing style. You can check this website out here:
http://career.ucf.edu/Students/Undergraduate_Students/Prepare_To_Interview/Practice_Interview_50_198.aspx
After you check out the UCF career services website a little bit and see what it has to offer, I’d like for you all to try taking part in the perfect interview exercise. This is a simple way to have a mock interview right now. I remember being in your shoes and after taking the interviewing exercise, realizing how just how unprepared I really was.
So maybe some of you have already been in several interviews and are used to that type of environment. You’ve taken the exercise and breezed through it. Or maybe you didn’t. Maybe it was a real challenge and you feel a little overwhelmed right now. It’s OK! Don’t be discouraged. It gets easier and just like the saying goes, “Practice Makes Perfect.” No matter what your situation, I’d like for you guys to reply to some of these questions below. When your finished please take a brief moment to add to your questions by sharing any tips or techniques you have used or heard about for remaining calm in an interview. We can all work together as a team, and help each other to learn and grow.
_What makes you nervous about interviews?
_How will you explain your Interdisciplinary degree in the interview?
_What are the different types of interviews you could come across?
_When and how do you follow-up after an interview?
I hope this exercise and information was helpful to all of you, and I wish you all the best of luck with your future interviews.
_Preston
Hope all is well! Last week we talked about resumes and cover letters. You all had some great questions and some even better answers to our questions. You all really showed how valuable you are going to be to your employers one day, and hopefully this class will help you to refine your skills. Hopefully, you all now know how crucial it is to not only have a resume and cover letter, but also extremely important to make sure yours is well put together and as informative as possible. This week we’re going to be taking the process of a little farther.
So what happens after you’ve submitted your resume/cover letter and your potential employer likes what they see so far? That’s right, interview! This week we’ll be talking about interviewing, networking, and the follow-up.
So now imagine this situation. You’ve found a job your interested in getting, and you’ve submitted your resume/cover letter. Then a few days later you receive a phone call from the employer and they tell you they’re are interested and want you to come in for an interview. Now what? Think about these question real quick and see how many you know the answer to.
_What behaviors should you avoid during an interview?
_Which topics should you avoid sharing during an interview?
_When is the time to talk about salary?
All of these questions are very important and if you equip yourself you’ll do just fine. However, if you had a hard time answering any of these questions, you’ll want to be sure to check out the UCF career services website. As Krista pointed out last week, the career service website has a ton of helpful resources. This website can help with the interviewing process by offering online resources to help teach you how to have the perfect interview. This website also allows you to schedule practice interviews with UCF staff or employers of actual businesses who have partnered with UCF to help students learn to make the most of the interviewing process. These practice interviews allow you to become familiar with commonly-asked questions and to receive feedback about your interviewing style. You can check this website out here:
http://career.ucf.edu/Students/Undergraduate_Students/Prepare_To_Interview/Practice_Interview_50_198.aspx
After you check out the UCF career services website a little bit and see what it has to offer, I’d like for you all to try taking part in the perfect interview exercise. This is a simple way to have a mock interview right now. I remember being in your shoes and after taking the interviewing exercise, realizing how just how unprepared I really was.
So maybe some of you have already been in several interviews and are used to that type of environment. You’ve taken the exercise and breezed through it. Or maybe you didn’t. Maybe it was a real challenge and you feel a little overwhelmed right now. It’s OK! Don’t be discouraged. It gets easier and just like the saying goes, “Practice Makes Perfect.” No matter what your situation, I’d like for you guys to reply to some of these questions below. When your finished please take a brief moment to add to your questions by sharing any tips or techniques you have used or heard about for remaining calm in an interview. We can all work together as a team, and help each other to learn and grow.
_What makes you nervous about interviews?
_How will you explain your Interdisciplinary degree in the interview?
_What are the different types of interviews you could come across?
_When and how do you follow-up after an interview?
I hope this exercise and information was helpful to all of you, and I wish you all the best of luck with your future interviews.
_Preston
Friday, February 10, 2012
Resumes and Cover Letters
Hey guys!
Hope everyone had a great week! This semester already feels like it's flying by. First off I want to thank you for sharing a little bit about yourselves. You have all chosen an awesome degree that will open many doors for you upon your graduation!
Hope everyone had a great week! This semester already feels like it's flying by. First off I want to thank you for sharing a little bit about yourselves. You have all chosen an awesome degree that will open many doors for you upon your graduation!
This week’s topic we are going to discuss resumes and cover letters. As most of you are probably aware of, the job market is becoming more and more competitive by the minute, which is why your resume and cover letter needs to stand out from the rest.
It’s about that time that you begin the resume process. A resume is your personal document that outlines your past & present work experience, achievements throughout your professional career, and objectives. Often times your cover letter is your chance to make a lasting impression that shows them who you are and what you can bring to their company or business. Employers will look at a hundred cover letters, so it’s important to gear your cover letter to the specific job you’re applying for, that way they know you are genuinely interested in being on their team.
Here are a few key points that should always be included in your cover letter:
1. Introduction
2. Who you are/what are your strengths & skills
3. What sparked your interest in the company & and the position your applying for
4. What you can bring to them that makes you stand out among the other applicants
5. Thank them for their time and consideration
Brainstorm and answer the following questions:
1. What are some questions you have about resumes or cover letters? If you don’t have any, what advice could you give someone who has never written a resume before?
2. What are a few things that you might include in your cover letter that would make you stand out among other applicants?
3. Have you been to UCF’s Career Service website? If so, what did you find to be the most helpful? If you haven’t, click the link below and share with us your thoughts on the site and how it might help you prepare for your job search.
It’s about that time that you begin the resume process. A resume is your personal document that outlines your past & present work experience, achievements throughout your professional career, and objectives. Often times your cover letter is your chance to make a lasting impression that shows them who you are and what you can bring to their company or business. Employers will look at a hundred cover letters, so it’s important to gear your cover letter to the specific job you’re applying for, that way they know you are genuinely interested in being on their team.
Here are a few key points that should always be included in your cover letter:
1. Introduction
2. Who you are/what are your strengths & skills
3. What sparked your interest in the company & and the position your applying for
4. What you can bring to them that makes you stand out among the other applicants
5. Thank them for their time and consideration
Brainstorm and answer the following questions:
1. What are some questions you have about resumes or cover letters? If you don’t have any, what advice could you give someone who has never written a resume before?
2. What are a few things that you might include in your cover letter that would make you stand out among other applicants?
3. Have you been to UCF’s Career Service website? If so, what did you find to be the most helpful? If you haven’t, click the link below and share with us your thoughts on the site and how it might help you prepare for your job search.
http://www.career.ucf.edu/
Hope everyone has a great weekend and we look forward to hearing your responses!
Oh, one more thing!
Here's a link to the alumni biographies that I often visit to see where the IS program has led alumni. Thought you guys might find it interesting as well! :)
http://www.is.ucf.edu/alumni.php
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Blog 1- Introductions
Hello Cornerstone students :)
Not too long ago, we sat in the same classroom as you did and were asked to do so many things that seemed confusing (and at times pointless) but ended up helping us out a lot when it comes to understanding our major and how we can make ourselves marketable to employers. This course and this blog will be away for you to ask any questions, gain mentors that share your major, as well as learn more about interdisciplinary ways of thinking. The first blog will be easy; just like any first day activity, we are going to begin by introducing ourselves.
There are four of us in this Capstone group; and here we are…
Hi, my name is Krista Middleton and I was born and raised in the sunshine state! I’m an Interdisciplinary Studies major with focuses in Behavioral & Social Sciences and the Arts, and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Before I chose my major I was jealous of people who knew exactly what they wanted to study, that is until I found that I didn’t have to pick and chose from my many interests. I’m so happy I decided to major in Interdisciplinary Studies because I’ve been able to incorporate all of my passions. Through this degree I found that a career in Music Therapy would be a perfect fit for me. As a music therapist I’ll be able to establish a therapeutic relationship where I’ll use music to help improve their emotional and physical needs. One day I hope to work in a Children’s Hospital helping children and their families by providing coping mechanisms, acceptance, and the happiness and joy that can be found in music!
Hello my name is Ismael Ramos. I graduate this May 2012. My Major is Physical/Healthcare Science and my Minor is Marketing. I am Co-Owner/Manager of a Barbershop, also I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT). After Graduation I plan to start a career with a financially solid company. Also, I plan on furthering my education by getting my MBA. When discussing my IDS degree my best explanation is it is a degree that allows you to explore many other areas of study which you can combine to your areas of interest. One advantage of this degree would give you the option to combine different areas of study for your future career. Welcome fellow IDS students and good luck on your journey to completing your IDS degree.
My name is Preston Dantoni and I'm a 24 year old senior at UCF. I currently live in Ormond Beach, which is a small beach town about ten minutes north of Daytona. I've spent the past six years of my life traveling, exploring what life has in store for me, and finally finishing a degree. I love sports and I play several instruments. As a result, I've spent the majority of my life playing music. I've grown up playing in church bands and pop rock bands. Music is a large part of who I am. I started of my collegiate career as a meteorology major. I wanted to be a weather man. However, it wasn't long before I changed my mind and began a long and tenuous process of finally landing on a major. That major was Interdisciplinary Studies. I finally decided after 4 years and much hard work that I was meant for a life of medicine. Unfortunately, most of the majors I could take were not quite as tailored as I would have liked, and that's were IDS came in. I've spent two years pursuing an IDS degree and couldn't be happier. It has helped me pursue ever dream in exactly the way I wanted to. My days of searching are over and I'm about to graduate from this great school. I can't wait.
My name is Codyann Catlin. My areas of study are Behavioral and Social Science along with Communication. My minor is Education. Fortunately, thanks to my IDS degree I will also graduate with a minor in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications and Sociology as well. I chose IDS because I am the most indecisive person I know, fortunately I was able to use my inability to make one choice to my advantage and find a degree that made me more versatile. I spent the first 12 years of my life living in the Cayman Islands before my family migrated to Sarasota, Florida. I will be graduating in May and have applied to many jobs in my different fields to work for a year until I am ready to begin graduate school. Currently, I tutor students and nanny for two young boys. I also volunteer at the YMCA and Orlando Regional Medical Center. My mom always said; “if you don’t have money you should give your time and if you don’t have time then you should donate money.” This is why volunteering is so important to me. I have one younger brother who is nineteen years old and goes to FGCU. My family is the most important thing in the world to me. I really enjoy working with people. The best way to get in touch with me is through email of directly through the blog.
Now, it’s your turn to tell us a little bit about yourself. Just a short paragraph explaining your:
• Name, areas of focus and minor.
• Why or how you chose IDS.
• Some interesting facts about you.
• And what you plan to do with your IDS major.
Not too long ago, we sat in the same classroom as you did and were asked to do so many things that seemed confusing (and at times pointless) but ended up helping us out a lot when it comes to understanding our major and how we can make ourselves marketable to employers. This course and this blog will be away for you to ask any questions, gain mentors that share your major, as well as learn more about interdisciplinary ways of thinking. The first blog will be easy; just like any first day activity, we are going to begin by introducing ourselves.
There are four of us in this Capstone group; and here we are…
Hi, my name is Krista Middleton and I was born and raised in the sunshine state! I’m an Interdisciplinary Studies major with focuses in Behavioral & Social Sciences and the Arts, and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Before I chose my major I was jealous of people who knew exactly what they wanted to study, that is until I found that I didn’t have to pick and chose from my many interests. I’m so happy I decided to major in Interdisciplinary Studies because I’ve been able to incorporate all of my passions. Through this degree I found that a career in Music Therapy would be a perfect fit for me. As a music therapist I’ll be able to establish a therapeutic relationship where I’ll use music to help improve their emotional and physical needs. One day I hope to work in a Children’s Hospital helping children and their families by providing coping mechanisms, acceptance, and the happiness and joy that can be found in music!
Hello my name is Ismael Ramos. I graduate this May 2012. My Major is Physical/Healthcare Science and my Minor is Marketing. I am Co-Owner/Manager of a Barbershop, also I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT). After Graduation I plan to start a career with a financially solid company. Also, I plan on furthering my education by getting my MBA. When discussing my IDS degree my best explanation is it is a degree that allows you to explore many other areas of study which you can combine to your areas of interest. One advantage of this degree would give you the option to combine different areas of study for your future career. Welcome fellow IDS students and good luck on your journey to completing your IDS degree.
My name is Preston Dantoni and I'm a 24 year old senior at UCF. I currently live in Ormond Beach, which is a small beach town about ten minutes north of Daytona. I've spent the past six years of my life traveling, exploring what life has in store for me, and finally finishing a degree. I love sports and I play several instruments. As a result, I've spent the majority of my life playing music. I've grown up playing in church bands and pop rock bands. Music is a large part of who I am. I started of my collegiate career as a meteorology major. I wanted to be a weather man. However, it wasn't long before I changed my mind and began a long and tenuous process of finally landing on a major. That major was Interdisciplinary Studies. I finally decided after 4 years and much hard work that I was meant for a life of medicine. Unfortunately, most of the majors I could take were not quite as tailored as I would have liked, and that's were IDS came in. I've spent two years pursuing an IDS degree and couldn't be happier. It has helped me pursue ever dream in exactly the way I wanted to. My days of searching are over and I'm about to graduate from this great school. I can't wait.
My name is Codyann Catlin. My areas of study are Behavioral and Social Science along with Communication. My minor is Education. Fortunately, thanks to my IDS degree I will also graduate with a minor in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications and Sociology as well. I chose IDS because I am the most indecisive person I know, fortunately I was able to use my inability to make one choice to my advantage and find a degree that made me more versatile. I spent the first 12 years of my life living in the Cayman Islands before my family migrated to Sarasota, Florida. I will be graduating in May and have applied to many jobs in my different fields to work for a year until I am ready to begin graduate school. Currently, I tutor students and nanny for two young boys. I also volunteer at the YMCA and Orlando Regional Medical Center. My mom always said; “if you don’t have money you should give your time and if you don’t have time then you should donate money.” This is why volunteering is so important to me. I have one younger brother who is nineteen years old and goes to FGCU. My family is the most important thing in the world to me. I really enjoy working with people. The best way to get in touch with me is through email of directly through the blog.
Now, it’s your turn to tell us a little bit about yourself. Just a short paragraph explaining your:
• Name, areas of focus and minor.
• Why or how you chose IDS.
• Some interesting facts about you.
• And what you plan to do with your IDS major.
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