Summer 2012 Issue
Co-op Factoids | Making the Most of Your Co-op Tip | Out On Co-op
| Harris Names RIT Student Co-op of the Year | 100 Years of Co-op, Share Your
Experience | Save the Date | Co-op Kitchen
SUMMER QUARTER CO-OP FACTOIDS
Number of students on co-op: 2604
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Alexander Hannan and Ryan Harriman (Biomedical Photography co-op
students at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff) watching an Olympic
soccer game this summer in Wales
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Number of students on co-op internationally: 73
Number of companies employing co-op students: 1489
Companies
hiring the most students this quarter:
Advance Testing, Amazon, Apple,
BorgWarner Morse, Cisco Systems, GE –Aviation, Intel, Intuit, JPMorgan
Chase, Microsoft, MIT Lincoln Labs,
MOOG, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, RIT, Thomson Reuters, Toyota, University of
Rochester, Vicor, Wegmans, Welch Allyn
Co-op
City of Envy: Cardiff, Wales - how
exciting that a couple of our Biomedical Photography co-op students were able
to attend the Brazil vs. Egypt soccer match at the Millennium Stadium part of
the Olympic Games.
MAKING THE
MOST OF YOUR CO-OP TIP
“What Not
to Do Before You Leave Your Co-op”
Your co-op may be ending, winding down
or gearing up for the next block. The impression you leave with your employer
could have lasting effects on your career - either positively or negatively.
Here are some tips on “What Not to Do”
to end your co-op:
Don’t leave your co-op without making
connections for networking in the future. Invite your co-workers and
supervisors to connect with you on LinkedIn. You can keep in touch with them to
learn what new things are happening in the company, learn about job
opportunities should you want to work there again, or just to keep in touch.
Don’t leave any loose ends or projects
incomplete. Make sure everything you worked on is “buttoned up” nicely and
ready for the next person to use or continue working on. One of the worst
things that can be said about a co-op or intern after they leave is he or she
never finished their projects.
Don’t take anything proprietary with
you. Make sure you have returned all software, equipment or other resources to
your employer before you leave.
Don’t forget to complete your co-op
work report! Do it while it’s fresh in your mind, before your co-op ends. Not
completing the report in a timely manner can result in an ‘F’ on your
transcript. Also, double check with your supervisor to make sure they have
completed the evaluation which also affects your grade. A link to the work
report can be found on our website.
Don’t end the co-op without receiving
feedback or going over your evaluation with your supervisor. Learning how to
receive and integrate constructive criticism will prove important for your
future co-ops and full time jobs. In addition to this make sure you get that
critical recommendation letter before you go.
Don’t hesitate to say ‘thank you’. A
small gesture of thanks goes a long way. Acknowledge your co-workers and
supervisors for spending time training and mentoring you. If you did not enjoy
your co-op be gracious and say thank you anyway.
OUT ON CO-OP – JENNA DEUTSCH
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Jenna
Deutsch, a Cause
Branding Public Relations Intern
at The
Richardson Group in Texas
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Name: Jenna Deutsch
Major: Advertising and Public
Relations, Marketing Minor
Year: 4th
Company Name: The Richards Group
City: Dallas
State/ or Country: Texas
Job Title: Cause Branding Public
Relations Intern
Brief
description of your job and responsibilities:
Conduct market research, develop media
lists and help to rebrand non-profit organizations such as the National Breast
Cancer Foundation, The Dallas Foundation and Chinese Lantern Festival.
Developed a social media plan to improve @CauseBranding, Richard Partner’s
cause marketing Twitter account; post content daily. Proposed strategic public
relations tactics for eXile international such as social media, SEO, web page
restructuring and unifying the brand.
How
did you find the job?:
Googled advertising agencies and PR
firms in all major hubs!
Tips
or advice for students who will co-op for the first time?
Go in with an open mind, soak
everything up like a sponge, don't be afraid to speak up and keep in touch with
everyone you meet!
How
has co-op benefitted you?
My resume definitely looks much better
because of my co-ops and employers always comment on that. Besides that, co-op has definitely made me
more organized and taught me things I would never be able to learn in the
classroom.
RIT
STUDENT NAMED HARRIS CORP. INTERN (CO-OP) OF THE YEAR!
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Eric Maassmann was named Intern of
the Year at Harris Corp. and received the award from Sheldon Fox, group
president, Government Communications Systems, Harris Corp. Photo provided by Harris Corp.
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Eric Maassmann, a telecommunications
engineering technology student at Rochester Institute of Technology, was
recently named Intern of the Year by Harris Corp. The dual degree student in
the company’s Intern Incentive program was recognized for his workplace
performance and significant contributions to a project focused on the company’s
Domain Name Systems infrastructure.
“At the end of the project Eric, on his own
accord, went beyond the scope of the project and presented innovative and
out-of-the-box ideas on how we could improve the DNS infrastructure,” says Dan
Richardson, IP operations engineering team lead, and Maassmann’s supervisor.
“His ideas were forward thinking on
how we could improve performance, scalability and security for not only our
customer but future customers on our high speed network. Eric’s ideas were
received very positively by the team and he was requested to go forth with the
implementation of the DNS infrastructure improvements.”
Maassmann, a resident of Round Top, N.
Y., is in the dual degree, bachelor and master’s program in RIT’s College of
Applied Science and Technology. He expects to graduate in 2013. He worked with
Richardson at Harris’ Melbourne, Fla. location since the start of the summer.
“Harris Corporation is an innovative
company comprised of many knowledgeable, supportive, and professional
individuals,” says Maassmann. “The collaborative environment at Harris has been
the prime setting to diversify and develop my skill set. I appreciate and value
the opportunities that Harris has given me.”
Students who demonstrate one or more
of the Harris Corp. values, such as integrity, delivering customer value and
collaboration, are nominated for the internship award. Maassmann was recognized
recently at a breakfast with Sheldon Fox, group president, Government
Communications Systems.
CELEBRATE
100 YEARS OF CO-OP AT RIT BY SHARING YOUR CO-OP EXPERIENCE WITH US!
Can you believe Co-op at RIT is 100
years old this year? RIT is proud to celebrate this anniversary with our
students and we invite you to share your
co-op experience with us as well as get a chance to win a prize!
Here’s the scoop:
Submit your entry, 100 words minimum
with a summary and/or highlights of your unique experience
At the top of your entry, tell us your
-name, major
-employer name and location
-supervisor’s name and email address
-dates of your co-op
[ info above is not counted as part of
the 100 words]
Include a picture of you on the job
(but please get OK from employer first!)
Some entries will be published on our
web site – so if you send us a blurb we will assume you are OK with it being
published
One entry per student, please
The two best entries as judged by our
staff will each receive a $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble!
Email all to 100years@rit.edu subject line “Career Services-Student 100
Year Co-op Entry” by October 1, 2012.
Share with us and be a part of this
once in a lifetime celebration!!
SAVE
THE DATE
Co-op
Student Welcome Back Lunch
When: Thursday, September 13, 2012
11:00 AM-12:59 PM.
Where: SAU Rm 2650
Fall
2012 Career Fair
Student Affinity Group Reception:
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Career Fair: Wednesday, September 26,
2012 from 11am-4pm
Interview Day: Thursday, September 27,
2012
Gordon Field House
100
years of Co-op Day of Celebration
October 18th
THE CO-OP
KITCHEN
What student has dined on ramen noodles at some point? Here’s a
fast and easy breakfast for the student on the go – it should get you through
to lunch time!
Ramen
Breakfast Burritos
2 cups water
1 pkg ramen noodles, any flavor you like
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup shredded cheese
hot sauce- (Franks or your favorite kind)
flour tortilla
Bring water to a boil in a small pot, add ramen. While ramen is
cooking slowly pour in beaten egg, add seasoning packet, cook for 3 minutes.
Drain, reserving about 1 Tablespoon of water. Add cheese and hot sauce (to
taste). Fill a warm flour tortilla, wrap and enjoy. Quick and hearty!
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