Website creation pays

Eddie Orellana, Computer Science junior, answered the call from Ray Semplinski to help out the local political organization with their website.  This was a project for pay but more importantly Eddie knew it was an opportunity to put a real world bullet on his resume.  Ray knew he could count on St. Francis students since he’d hired two of them to develop a website about four years ago.  

In a meeting with Ray and one of the town clerks, they mentioned they liked the look of a page from another political organization and wanted something similar.  They knew they wanted a Donation Page and a general info page.

Eddie created a web site with three simple pages on it.    The customers were very happy with the finished product.  They mentioned that after the "win" they would like some content added and changed.

Eddie was delighted to have his first professional website creation to add to his resume. 

Eddie transferred to USF in Fall 2012, a great way to complete his first year here.  And it's getting paid isn't bad either!

 

Networking to the 6th power!

You're invited.

We're hosting our Sixth Annual Computer Science Department Student/Alumni Event on

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

6:30 PM - 8 PM

Room A102

St. Albert's Hall

It's our sixth time around!  It's always a lot of fun. A great chance to reconnect with others who went to USF (or College of St. Francis). We have a new crop of students, so once again we're asking our alumni to talk about the interview and resume process for those who are looking for Programming or IT jobs.   And we'd like you to share your experiences.  We value your knowledge and expertise!

Based upon alumni suggestions, students should bring their resumes so they can get expert advice on how to best present a good technical resume.  If we have students and alumni who'd like to participate we can also hold mock interviews. 


There will also be time to meet and chat with everyone.  You can look forward to another fun evening.

Some topics we'll cover in our meeting are:

• What works on a technical resume.
• What should a candidate emphasize on a resume
• What should be in a cover letter.
• Questions that interviewers ask.
• Questions candidates should ask.
• Information that a candidate should have about the company before an interview.

Anything else you think would be relevant is also welcome.

This is an informal discussion, a sharing of insights and tips, so we'll provide some snacks and beverages.

We would really like to have you join us to share your knowledge.   Because of the informal nature of the program, please consider dropping in even if you can't make it right at 6:30 PM or if you have to leave early.

It will be a fun, interactive experience and a chance to see old friends. 

We'll announce the Joan Nahas Ramuta Award winner and our department winner for the Meritorious Service Award. 

Please let us know if you can join us.