Faculty from Counseling Services and the Library and Career Services specialists are working together providing a workshop for recently unemployed adults to help them identify resources for career exploration and transition. Included in the workshop is a presentation by Career Services on finding a job, an administration and interpretation of the Self Directed Search for career exploration by Counseling Services, and a presentation of career library resources housed within COD’s own Library.
This workshop is free of charge, however space is limited. To register, please contact Janeen Paul at (630) 942-2231.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG)
To be eligible, a student must have a 3.0 GPA, have completed 12 semester hours of credit, and be a business or technology major. Come see me for a Alpha Beta Gamma Membership Form.
Once you have the form, you can submit a hard copy to a ABG advisor or send it in electronically per instructions.
I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to have your academic excellence recognized! This will look really good on that resume of yours!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Once you have the form, you can submit a hard copy to a ABG advisor or send it in electronically per instructions.
I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to have your academic excellence recognized! This will look really good on that resume of yours!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Academic and Career Advising at COD!
Kath Kotowski, CIT/CIS TechConnect Liaison, is available to provide CIT/CIS students with both academic and career advisement. Her normal office hours beginning September 1st will be Wed, Thu, Fri 11:00 am to 5:00pm. Her email address is kotowsk@cod.edu. Her email address is kotowsk@cod.edu; her phone number is 630/942-3961; she is located in Seaton Computing Center Room 108, Business and Technology, College of DuPage.
Stop by to meet her!
Stop by to meet her!
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Fnal Exam . . . .
At PennStateUniversity, there were four sophomores taking chemistry and all of them had an 'A' so far. These four friends were so confident that, the weekend before finals, they decided to visit some friends and have a big party.They had a great time but, after all the hearty partying, they slept all day Sunday and didn't make it back to Penn State until early Monday morning.
Rather than taking the final then, they decided that after the final they would explain to their professor why they missed it. They said that they
visited friends but on the way back they had a flat tire. As a result, they missed the final.
The professor agreed they could make up the final the next day.
The guys were excited and relieved. They studied that night for the exam.
The next day the Professor placed them in separate rooms and gave them a test booklet. They quickly answered the first problem worth 5 points. Cool, they thought! Each one in separate rooms, thinking this was going to be easy.... then they turned the page. On the second page was written...
For 95 points: Which tire? _________
Rather than taking the final then, they decided that after the final they would explain to their professor why they missed it. They said that they
visited friends but on the way back they had a flat tire. As a result, they missed the final.
The professor agreed they could make up the final the next day.
The guys were excited and relieved. They studied that night for the exam.
The next day the Professor placed them in separate rooms and gave them a test booklet. They quickly answered the first problem worth 5 points. Cool, they thought! Each one in separate rooms, thinking this was going to be easy.... then they turned the page. On the second page was written...
For 95 points: Which tire? _________
Thursday, August 19, 2010
RE: CIT & Physics
Hey Joanne,
I'm looking over the new program requirements and I see physics has been dropped. But it still says it's required? Is that a typo?
That is a typo which is currently in the process of being corrected. Physics is one of the courses that you may select under your Physical/Life Science (3-5 credit) CIT AAS Gen Ed. Requirement but it is not, itself, a required course.
I'm looking over the new program requirements and I see physics has been dropped. But it still says it's required? Is that a typo?
That is a typo which is currently in the process of being corrected. Physics is one of the courses that you may select under your Physical/Life Science (3-5 credit) CIT AAS Gen Ed. Requirement but it is not, itself, a required course.
CIT Wireless Course
Hi Joanne
Is there any hardware in place to support wireless at COD? How will the labs be conducted?
Thank you for the question on wireless. We have cisco use 2821s with nm-air-wlc6 modules and lwapp based access points lap-air-1242. We will be doing extensive labs around controller based wireless and configuration of the same both from the controller cli as well as the GUI.
Is there any hardware in place to support wireless at COD? How will the labs be conducted?
Thank you for the question on wireless. We have cisco use 2821s with nm-air-wlc6 modules and lwapp based access points lap-air-1242. We will be doing extensive labs around controller based wireless and configuration of the same both from the controller cli as well as the GUI.
What Type of Employers are Looking for CCNAs
I received the folling questions today and thought it such a good question that I would share it, and my response, with you:
"Hi. I met with a counselor regarding obtaining a certificate in the CIS or CIT area. Lisa said you might be able to help me understand what type of employers are looking for the CCNA certificate and what type of jobs might be obtained with one of these certificates."
Hi
I have been taking classes in computer networking. As I continue to take classes, I would like to work on finding out what businesses I would be able to work in and work on my resume and/or try to get job in a company in computer networking as I go to school--even as an intern. How would I go about getting a job in computer networking? How do I get my foot in the door? Do all companies have a networking dept? Thanks
IT managers across all vertical markets, government, healthcare, education, finance, insurance/securities, wholesalers, and retailers in the production and distribution of products, law, entertain/sports, real estate, etc. hire our graduates. Depending on the individual student’s background, he/she may find a career in any of the following fields with a degree or certificate from CIT: network administrators, system support specialists, system administrators, technical support specialist, network support specialist, computer support, security specialist, convergence specialist, or VoIP support specialist. And of course, there are also many opportunities and careers in security, not only as a career but as a network professional in the IT departments of any of the above mentioned industries.
One of the best ways to get your foot in the door is to land an internship while working on that CCNA certification. An intership, paid or unpaid, will give you that experience every company seems to be asking for. Experience can increase the number of job opportunities available to you exponentially. More than 30% of hiring managers surveryed by CareerBuilder.com said relevant experience is the most influential factor in hiring a new college graduate. Check out CODs job board, my blog, network, hit the job fairs, etc. A high percentage of students who serve in internships in up getting hired by the firm.
Hope this helps - Joanne
"Hi. I met with a counselor regarding obtaining a certificate in the CIS or CIT area. Lisa said you might be able to help me understand what type of employers are looking for the CCNA certificate and what type of jobs might be obtained with one of these certificates."
Hi
I have been taking classes in computer networking. As I continue to take classes, I would like to work on finding out what businesses I would be able to work in and work on my resume and/or try to get job in a company in computer networking as I go to school--even as an intern. How would I go about getting a job in computer networking? How do I get my foot in the door? Do all companies have a networking dept? Thanks
IT managers across all vertical markets, government, healthcare, education, finance, insurance/securities, wholesalers, and retailers in the production and distribution of products, law, entertain/sports, real estate, etc. hire our graduates. Depending on the individual student’s background, he/she may find a career in any of the following fields with a degree or certificate from CIT: network administrators, system support specialists, system administrators, technical support specialist, network support specialist, computer support, security specialist, convergence specialist, or VoIP support specialist. And of course, there are also many opportunities and careers in security, not only as a career but as a network professional in the IT departments of any of the above mentioned industries.
One of the best ways to get your foot in the door is to land an internship while working on that CCNA certification. An intership, paid or unpaid, will give you that experience every company seems to be asking for. Experience can increase the number of job opportunities available to you exponentially. More than 30% of hiring managers surveryed by CareerBuilder.com said relevant experience is the most influential factor in hiring a new college graduate. Check out CODs job board, my blog, network, hit the job fairs, etc. A high percentage of students who serve in internships in up getting hired by the firm.
Hope this helps - Joanne
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Hardware Support Specialist - Lake Forest College
Hardware Support Specialist
Lake Forest College’s Office of Library and Information Technology seeks a Hardware Support Specialist who will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to provide hardware and software support for Macintosh and Windows computers.
Will configure and install new computer hardware and support existing hardware. Supervises and mentors members of student help desk team who assist in provision of hardware support services. Serves shifts on the help desk.
Requirements:
Broad knowledge of computer hardware (Mac, Windows, and handheld and peripheral devices)
Demonstrated ability to install, diagnose and repair Macintosh (OSX) and Windows (XP and Vista) computers.
Experience working with file sharing, TCP/IP, and other network protocols.
Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite
Strong service orientation, commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills.
Previous supervisory experience highly desirable
To apply, send letter and resume to Cindy Carlson, Director of Human Resources, Business Office, North Hall 105, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Lake Forest College’s Office of Library and Information Technology seeks a Hardware Support Specialist who will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to provide hardware and software support for Macintosh and Windows computers.
Will configure and install new computer hardware and support existing hardware. Supervises and mentors members of student help desk team who assist in provision of hardware support services. Serves shifts on the help desk.
Requirements:
Broad knowledge of computer hardware (Mac, Windows, and handheld and peripheral devices)
Demonstrated ability to install, diagnose and repair Macintosh (OSX) and Windows (XP and Vista) computers.
Experience working with file sharing, TCP/IP, and other network protocols.
Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite
Strong service orientation, commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills.
Previous supervisory experience highly desirable
To apply, send letter and resume to Cindy Carlson, Director of Human Resources, Business Office, North Hall 105, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
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