May Spotlight- Austin Butman

CareerPassport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Austin: I am a Senior studying Finance. 

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Austin: I want to pass the CFA exam this December and receive the Chartered Financial Analyst or CFA level 1 title. I also want to begin working for an institutional bank as an analyst upon graduation from UVU in April 2016.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Austin: This is my first semester in the Career Passport Program and it has been one sweet ride. I have been able to attend the retreat, a ton of the events, as well as the club closing social. Each of the events have been awesome and have really helped me understand more about what I need to do in preparing for my future career in the financial world.

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Austin: I really liked how I was able to choose how involved I became in the Career Passport Program. I think because I wanted to take charge of my career path, and I after hearing how the Career Passport Program would allow me to do that, it was a perfect fit for taking control of my future career goals and desires.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Austin:  I think each of the Hot Topic speakers have shared some really key insights on how to better market myself to employers and how to network with people I meet in general. I really loved the end of the year retreat too!

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you've participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Austin: I think the end of the year retreat, as well as the hot topic events allowed me to really network with the speakers as well as other career passport members, and it also helped me broaden my own personal network.

CareerPassport: What advice would regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Austin: I would say to jump in as soon as you can and really get involved. It will help your networking skills and your future career out immensely! I know that I have pulled away so many experiences from just one semester which will help me with my future career.

April Spotlight-Rich Christensen

CareerPassport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Rich: I am a Sophomore studying Social Work.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Rich: I hope to graduate from UVU with my Bachelor’s in Social Work and go into Academic Advising or work with Men’s Custody Rights.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Rich: I am a participant of the Engaged Learning University Distinction (ELUD).

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Rich: I was attracted to the program while attending the monthly Lecture Series. I wanted to better understand who I was as a person.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Rich:  I have enjoyed the retreat the most because it was packed full of great information to reflect on.

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you've participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Rich: The most beneficial activity so far has been the activities that we participated in at the retreat because it really helped me realize what I can bring to the workforce.

CareerPassport: What advice would regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Rich: Take time to do the activities which will help you understand yourself better.  CareerPassport can help you stay on track to achieve your dreams. 

March Spotlight- Chris Cantor

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Chris: I am a Senior studying Behavioral Science.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Chris: I hope to graduate from UVU with my Bachelor’s and then go on to get MBA and eventually a JD.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Chris: I am a participant of the Engaged Learning University Distinction (ELUD).

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Chris: I was attracted to the opportunity to participate in various networking activities and also to become better prepared for life after my graduation from UVU.  

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Chris:  I have enjoyed the different recourses available through the various activities.

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you've participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Chris: The most beneficial activity so far has been meeting with a licensed counselor to discuss my goals and personality. It allowed me to receive some amazing positive feedback, motivating me to continue working hard on my goals.

CareerPassport: What advice would regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Chris: Start the program early in your college years!

February Spotlight- Shannon Cisney

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Shannon: I am a Freshman studying Dental Hygiene. 

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Shannon: I hope to graduate with a bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene. I would love to work as a hygienist. It is a great, stable, flexible job. 

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Shannon: I am a participant of the track activities and I have completed the Self Discovery Track. 

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Shannon: I am in the Honors Program on campus, and CareerPassport was one of the optional activities. 

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Shannon:  I absolutely loved taking the SII and Myers-Briggs tests, and then meeting and discussing my results with a counselor. I feel that these meetings really helped really helped me understand myself better, and the counselors gave me great advice. I left each meeting with a better understanding of who I am, and what I can become. 

CareerPassport: What has been the most beneficial activity you've participated in to help you meet your future career goal?

Shannon: Like I mentioned before, the Myers-Briggs, and the SII were the two tests I found most helpful. I loved the tests themselves, but the meetings with counselors following the tests were really what helped me. Without CareerPassport, I don't think I would have ever gone in and utilized the great Academic Counseling Department we have at UVU! 

CareerPassport: What advice would regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Shannon: The advice I would give to other students in the CareerPassport Program would be to just really put forth the effort to get the most out of their experience. When I was completely honest with myself, I was able to really learn what makes me tick. If I didn't put forth the effort to be honest with myself, I would have missed out on some great information that will help me make better career decisions.

January Spotlight- Lisa Zeigler

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Lisa: I am a freshman majoring in English Education.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Lisa: I would really like to educate others, write books, and ultimately become the best I can be.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Lisa: I am currently a participant of the CareerPassport Engaged Learning University Distinction (ELUD).

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Lisa: I want to be an engaged learner. I want to achieve as much as I possibly can. I feet that the Career Passport Program would challenge me to develop in new ways and give me meaningful tasks that will allow me to grow and expand my horizons.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Lisa:  I enjoy attending the Lecture Series and Career Hot Topic Discussions. They allow me to gain knowledge from others' experience and to hear about careers that I may want to pursue.  They also better prepare me to look for and gain a better career than I could otherwise.

CareerPassport: What advice regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Lisa: The CareerPassport Program is a great way to challenge yourself to do your best and expand your horizons. It allows you to network with people you'd have otherwise never met, and have experiences outside the norm. It gives you a support system in creating goals and learning what you are capable of achieving.

December Spotlight- Kandice Dumas

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Kandice: I am a freshman majoring in Criminal Justice.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Kandice: I would really like to become a Police Officer.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Kandice: I am currently a member of the CareerPassport Club, and I also am a participant of

CareerPassport Engaged Learning University Distinction.

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Kandice: CareerPassport seemed like a good opportunity for me to participate in various networking events and activities. I really liked that I               could do it on my own time and attend the awesome lecture series.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Kandice: I have really enjoyed the lecture series and the opportunities that it has given me to network.

CareerPassport: What advice regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Kandice: I would tell them to JOIN! Participate in this program in any way possible. I would also tell others to attend the lecture series or watch previously filmed ones. They are so helpful!

November Spotlight- Kenni Littlefield

Career Passport: What year are you in school and what are you majoring in?

Kenni: I am a freshman majoring in History.

CareerPassport: What are your career goals?

Kenni: I would really like to become a historian, librarian, or museum curator. Ideally I hope to work at the Smithsonian or the Library of Congress.

CareerPassport: Can you explain how you are involved in the CareerPassport program?

Kenni: I am currently a member of the CareerPassport Club, and I also am a participant of 

CareerPassport Track Activities.

CareerPassport: What attracted you to CareerPassport?

Kenni: CareerPassport seemed like a good opportunity to examine my goals and be sure they are a good match for me, while simultaneously preparing me for a strong career.

CareerPassport: What have you enjoyed most about the program?

Kenni: Everyone involved in the program is friendly and really wants to help me succeed which makes going through the activities more enjoyable and rewarding.

CareerPassport: What advice regarding the CareerPassport Program would you give to other students?

Kenni: Join early and start participating right away! The sooner you decide on career goals, the sooner you can start preparing specifically for your career path. Participate in as many of the activities as you can; in addition to learning helpful information, you could make valuable career contacts.