Educational Tidbits
2/12/11 From Sis. Eunice Chapman:
Know a undergrad/grad/grad school person looking for an internship?
Please share this info with young men and women you know in college
looking for summer opportunities.
Blue Cross offers summer internships for undergraduate and graduate
students that pay very well. They are available in a variety of fields
and departments, such as business administration, insurance, sales,
human resources, etc. Interns are paid on an hourly basis based on their
school standing. Rates range from $11.50 to 14.50 for undergrads,
$18.50 – $22.50 for graduates and those in grad school. The job
description is listed below.
Applications are submitted online. To complete an application:
Go to http://www.bcbsm.com/home/careers/index.shtml
Click “I am an External Candidate”
Enter NBU0000G in the job number field, then click “Search for
Jobs”
Job Description - Internship Opportunity - Summer 2011-NBU0000G
Description
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is currently collecting resumes from
excellent candidates with backgrounds in business administration,
insurance, sales, actuarial sciences, underwriting, information
technology, health care, human resources and operations to be considered
for the 2011 intern program.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Intern program is designed to
give student interns a chance to do something extraordinary. With our
program and your ideas, we can provide a summer experience like no
other.
Your 12 week summer experience will include a rich work experience with
clearly outlined goals and a success plan to achieve those goals. The
structure will include mentoring with an executive mentor, a peer mentor
as well as a variety of opportunities for networking and social
interactions. You will have a chance to get real world work
experiences, apply your education and make a real contribution to a
world class leader in the delivery of healthcare benefits.
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in a full time program at a college or
university
Must have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or better
Good luck in your career search and we appreciate your interest in Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Michigan!
10/26/09 -
EXAM EXPERTS
PERSONAL AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING
MATHEMATICS,SCIENCE,LANGUAGE ARTS,READING
WRITING AND VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDING
AGES 6 AND UP
ACT/SAT TRAINING
FREE TUTUORING
10/18/09 -
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
Tellis Chapman, Pastor
Leadership Seminar 2009
Theme: "Attitude For Altitude"
Notes
1. Seeing Yourself As A Leader
- As a leader, your work and like your life, must bear the scrutiny of your own tough evaluation.
- You will do God no favor if you charge out into ministry with no real understanding of who you are.
-Ignorance about yourself is a self-imposed limitation.
-Power leaders are usually power listeners.
-Listening to those who criticize our position is important for spiritual growth and advancement.
2. Fostering Honest Servant Image
-Leadership is not as it appears but,as it performs.
-Leadership is fibrous and tough not easily torn by discouragement.
-Leadership possesses leaders; leaders do not possess leadership.
3. Networking and The Special Friends
-Every great leader knows that leadership is team stuff.
-Leadership without relationship = disaster
Different types of leaders
Commander - inspires action
Hermit - wise
Encourager - counselor
Catalyst - team builder
Leadership Styles
directing - provide specific instructions
coaching - direct and closely supervise task accomplishment
supporting - facilitates and support worker's efforts
delegating - turns roles over to the responsible
Chemistry of Friendship
knitting - become one with fellow dreamers and risk takers
clicking - those who connect
avoiding the yes man syndrome, be diversified
read vibes - awareness of sign language
9/30/09
Bloom's Taxonomy refers to a classification of the different objectives that educators set for students (learning objectives). Their are 3 types of learning domains : 1.Cognitive (knowledge), 2. Affective (attitude), 3. Pyschomotor (skills)
Cognitive Domain
1. Knowledge - recall data or information
2. Comprehension - understand the meaning, translation and interpretation of instructions and problems. State problem in one's own words.
3. Application - applies what was learned in the classroom into novel situations in the workplace.
4. Analysis -: Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. Distinguishes between facts and inferences.
5. Synthesis - Builds a structure or pattern from diverse elements. Put parts together to form a whole, with emphasis on creating a new meaning or structure.
6. Evaluation - Make judgments about the value of ideas or materials.
The following information was retrieved from a Boys Club Event that was sponsored DMC SINAI - GRACE HOSPITAL & IOTA CHAPTER OF SIGMA PI PHI on 8/22/09
INTERVIEW SKILLS (PEP is key)
Preparation - Appearance/dress the part, Smell nice/not strong, Research/know the company, Rehearse/practice, Anticipate the interviewers questions and Think of your own questions.
Execution -Get there early (15 minutes), Have everything you need, Bring a copy of your resume and application and look the part.
Performance - Make a good impression, Make eye contact, Shake hands firmly, Answer well, Ask questions, Gather your thoughts, Don't ramble, Be natural be yourself relax and smile and Follow up/Thank You.
TOP 10 QUALITIES EMPLOYERS SEEK
1. Communication Skills ( verbal and written)
2. Honesty/Integrity
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Interpersonal Skills
5. Strong Work Ethic
6. Motivation/Initiative
7. Flexibility/Adaptability
8. Analytical Skills
9. Computer Skills
10. Organizational Skills
SAMPLE RESUME
Thomas A. Doe
321 Main Street, Your City, State, Zip Code Phone Number
Sophomore: Insert your school
Honors: Honor Roll
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
-Conversational Spanish
-Organizing Skills
-Capital Markets
-Word Processing (Word)
- Accounting/Mathematics
-Team Building
-Windows XP
-Spreadsheets (Excel)
ACHIEVEMENTS
-Elected to the position of Class Treasurer, giving me experience in the areas of mathematics and fundamental accounting.
-Volunteered to help raise money for the high school track team.
-Proficient in the use of personal computers.
-Named captain of the freshmen basketball team.
-Helped to reorganize entirebook collection of the school's library.
