Summer Jobs:

SAS now offering summer jobs. Interested students can view and apply for these summer employment opportunities by viewing their web site at, www.sas.com.

The Job Search:

http://www.dice.com/ A great resource for resume writing and interviews tips….worth a look-see.

Search for jobs and internships using Career Services:

• Receive a periodic email of current computer science job and internship postings:
  • To sign up send a message to Leslie Wright  (x7072), Career Development Counselor in Career Services.
    
• Search through technology specific job search websites
• Search websites that are geared specifically for individuals interested in technology careers.

Internship Information:

CSC 498: Internship in Computer Science (1-3 credits)

• Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA in CSC courses of at least 2.8.
• Academic training and practical experience through work in a private company or public agency.
• Faculty supervision and evaluation of all study and on-site activity.
• Open to students of junior or senior standing who have been approved by the faculty supervisor, department chair, and dean.

 

Procedures for CSC 498 Internships:

• The student must:
1. Register with Career Services (and pickup a internship booklet).
2. Work with a Career Services staff member or the departmental internship advisor to locate a position that meets his or her academic objectives.
3. Provide a clear and detailed job description, including a description of specific tasks to be performed.
4. Complete an Internship Registration Form.
5. Maintain a weekly journal of the work/learning experience while on the job.
6. Receive satisfactory employer evaluations.
7. Write a Final Report, as directed by the faculty supervisor, substantially following the suggested content of the "Final Reflection Paper".
8. Give an oral presentation to faculty and students on the internship experience. The date of this presentation must be at least 3 working days after the Final Report and weekly journals are received by the faculty supervisor.
9. Complete a Student Evaluation Form and an exit interview with the faculty supervisor.
   
• The faculty supervisor will:
  1. Assist with completion of the Internship Registration Form by verifying that the learning objectives, if accomplished, are worthy of academic credit requested, and confirm that the employer agrees with these learning objectives.
  2. Monitor the number of hours on the student's time sheet to assure that the number of hours worked conforms to the contract, is reasonably balanced throughout the work period. Contact the employer and Career Services if the number of hours worked varies significantly from the contracted number.
  3. When feasible, conduct at least two on-site visits during the internship period.
  4. Arrange for at least one other faculty member to read the Final Report and weekly journal prior to the student's oral presentation.
  5. Complete the Evaluation Form and assign a course grade based on these factors: the student's job performance as evaluated by the supervisor and faculty supervisor, the student's accomplishment of learning objectives, the Final Report, and the oral presentation.
     
• The employer will:
  1. Submit a resume for the work supervisor.
  2. Maintain the student's agreed-upon assignment and notify the faculty supervisor if any changes occur during the internship period.
  3. Maintain a balanced workload for the student.
  4. Notify the faculty supervisor of any proprietary considerations of the work being performed prior to the start of the internship period. It is expected that the student's work will be presented publicly in both oral and written form upon successful completion of the internship.
  5. Communicate on a regular basis with the faculty supervisor and assist with on-site visits.
  6. Complete a final student evaluation (Microsoft Word 97 Document).
     
     

Other Job Searching and Career Related Resources:

• Help with resumes and cover letters
• Other Job Search sites
• Help with Interviewing
• Internship websites
• Assessments
• What Can I Do With a Major in Computer Science?

If you are a Science or Math major, please feel free to contact your Career Development Counselor, Meredith Ledwell, for assistance, appointments, student club or class presentations.

Events and Workshops

View a list of all Career Services yearly workshops and events.

Attention Employers:

UNCW Career Services works with recruiters by advertising internships, hosting on-campus employment, and providing access to a web resume book of top quality students. There also are opportunities to present on campus and develop mentoring relationships with students in your career area. Contact Meredith Ledwell at ledwellm@uncw.edu, Career Development Counselor in Career Services, for more information.