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Wednesday Weekly Hot Job: BIC Graphic

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WEDNESDAY WEEKLY HOT JOB

Part-time position in IT Infrastructure and Support

Skills:
1 to 2 years’ experience or classroom study in IT infrastructure, supporting end users computer issues (i.e., computer lab technician) Experience or education related to Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP Classes or certifications related to IT computer, systems or networking

Responsibilities:
Task related to the administration, configuration, installation, of systems and client services within the enterprise to meet business requirements.

Day to day duties may include systems administration, reviewing server backups, reviewing system logs, performance monitoring of various systems and troubleshooting potential issues. Systems include: Wintel Servers, SAN, Citrix, VMWare, hubs, routers, switches, communications systems, desktops and laptops. Will also be required to be tier 2 help desk support for systems and some PC related issues.

Education:
CompTIA A+ or Network + is a plus
Microsoft MCSE a plus
Cisco CCNA a plus
Preferred candidate will be pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
For more information and to apply, contact:

Tammy Wiard
Manager IT Customer Support & Infrastructure
BIC Graphic North America / 14421 Myer Lake Circle, Clearwater, FL 33760
Tel: (1) 727 524 7473
Fax: (1) 727 524 7403
E-mail: tammy.wiard@bicgraphic.com
www.norwood.com / www.bicgraphic.com

For Hospitality student, internship turns into full-time job

Student Stories

Ashlyn Heijl completed a front desk internship at Mariner Beach Club in St. Pete Beach as part of her degree requirements to graduate with her associate of science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. They were so impressed with her customer service skills and ability to learn front desk operations that they offered her a full time position.

Ashlyn just completed her A.S. degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and turned her internship into full-time employment! To catch up with an SPC alumnae and learn Ashlyn’s perspective, watch the following video:

Recruiters share with students at Ask the Experts panel

Events
From left to right, Devera Niemann from Wells Fargo, Lori Ketola from PwC, Eric Walls from Bloomin’ Brands and Cheri Settle from Temp Wise speaking at last night’s (5/21) Ask the Experts panel and networking event at EPI Tech from 6-8pm with the College of Business and College of Computer and Information Technology.
From left, Devera Niemann from Wells Fargo, Lori Ketola from PwC, Eric Walls from Bloomin’ Brands and Cheri Settle from Temp Wise speak at the Ask the Experts panel and networking event.

Recruiters from Bloomin’ Brands, Bright House Networks, Jabil, PwC, Temp Wise, and Wells Fargo shared their expertise with students from the Business and Computer and Information Technology colleges in SPC’s Collaborative Laboratories on Tuesday, May 21.

Students learned employer preferences regarding resumes, interviewing, and making a good impression in the workplace. Other topics including self-branding, networking and job searching were also discussed in this panel and networking event.

After two employer panels where students asked questions, there was time for networking with students, faculty, staff and employers.

Watch this video from the event where Gary Jones from Jabil answers a student question regarding cover letters and interviewing at the panel event on May 21 at St. Petersburg College’s Collaborative Labs. Also seen on the panel are Jerry Pahl from Jabil and Chloe Lee from Bright House Networks.

Follow internship news at SPC on Twitter at #spcintern.

 

Home Shopping Network Summer Internships!

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Contributing writer

Susan Biszewski-Eber

 

Still considering an internship for the summer but have not secured a position?

The Home Shopping Network just posted their summer internships.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a credit internship course and provide two letters of recommendation. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours per week for six to 12 weeks.

For more information, see www.hsn.com/careers. Also, be sure to work with your academic department and internship coordinator to confirm credit is available.

Internships are being offered in the following areas in television and the culinary department :

Television

  • Lighting Grip
  • Scenic technician
  • Set Styling
  • TV Assistant Producer
  • TV Productions (Camera, Stage managing, graphics and audio)

Culinary Department

  • working back stage displaying products for the show, working with talent and Fashion Styling

Why do an Internship?

General

Finding a job into today’s competitive job market can be a difficult task if you are lacking experience. Many companies will not hire you based on your degree alone. Therefore, completing an internship can give you a competitive edge in your search for the perfect job. Internships jump start your career by encouraging professional networking, providing inside knowledge of the industry and company, and testing the ground or fueling passion in your chosen field.

In today’s fast changing and competitive world – an internship is just the thing to give you the edge. More importantly, it can help you decide if you are in the business you want to be in!