1. What is your full name?
Andrew Justin Schulz
2. Where are you from?
Mount Morris, Michigan. Just north of Flint, Michigan.
3. Where did you go to college? For how long? Do you plan to go back to school?
I went to Michigan State University for my undergraduate degree for 5 years. Later, I went to the University of Michigan for a year to earn a graduate degree. I have no plans to return to college for another degree.
4. (If the interviewee went to college)…What was your major in college and what kind of degree do you earn?
Music Education for both--Bachelor of Music and Master of Music.
5. Why did you choose that field?
Music is a powerful force in the world, and I wanted to be part of it somehow. I thought I would be a professional musician at first, but I was told to get an education degree because it would be easier to fall back on to get a job.
6. What got you involved in this field of work? What inspired you to do it?
I had an inspiring music teacher that really enjoyed his career and life. Both of my parents were teachers at one point in their career, also.
7. Why did you choose this job?
This is my third teaching job. I chose it because I had considered moving overseas to teach in another country, but this school was offering the chance to teach students from all over the world, which seemed like an even better experience. Plus it is located in New York City, which I find fascinating and awe-inspiring.
8. How long have you worked here?
This is my second year here, seventh year as a teacher.
9. What is your job title?
Music Teacher
10. What do your duties include? Or What kinds of work does your job involve?
I teach students music fundamentals, history, and analysis. I sing and play instruments with the students and teach them how to use computer software to create music. I put on performances/concerts as well.
11. What are some of the challenges you have faced working here?
The varying level of English and academic ability is a constant struggle. I also am discouraged by unmotivated and undisciplined students, which at times there seems to be many of.
12. What is the best part of your job?
July and August…just kidding. Though the many breaks are nice – it gives me more time to be with my baby girl. The best part is being a part of students enjoying making music and being in school. Also, meeting many diverse, interesting, funny, and clever young individuals.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Internship Final Reflection
Did you meet your goals?
Yes i did, i made a goal for myself, to finish anything that i was given. My goal was to overcome any challenge that came my way. I believe I did meet my goals. I overcame the challenges and finshed my "job".
What are the most important things you’ve learned?
I learned to respect people and work with them. I learned to be friendly, professional and serious. I learned how to overcome my challenges.
In what ways have your grown?
I grown in taking responsability for my actions. I have grown mentally by challenging myself.
What were the highlights of your internship experience?
I have grown in many areas; speaking, listening and analysing. I have learned many things. My co-workers were like my brothers and sister.
If you can, describe a memorable moment or experience.
One time I was given a task to complete. It took me 2 weeks to finish it. In these 2 weeks I became smarter and smarter each day.
What challenges did you overcome?
I overcame the challenge of fear. I was always scared that i will mess up on something but later I overcame that fear. Now i know that i will learn from my mistakes.
What advice would you give a new intern at this site?
This is the advice i will give to new interns; Always be true, keep your eye on the ball, in other words stay focused.
What will you miss about your internship?
I will miss all the people that were there for me when i needed help. I will miss all the work that was given to me. I will also miss going to my internship. This was a great experience.
Yes i did, i made a goal for myself, to finish anything that i was given. My goal was to overcome any challenge that came my way. I believe I did meet my goals. I overcame the challenges and finshed my "job".
What are the most important things you’ve learned?
I learned to respect people and work with them. I learned to be friendly, professional and serious. I learned how to overcome my challenges.
In what ways have your grown?
I grown in taking responsability for my actions. I have grown mentally by challenging myself.
What were the highlights of your internship experience?
I have grown in many areas; speaking, listening and analysing. I have learned many things. My co-workers were like my brothers and sister.
If you can, describe a memorable moment or experience.
One time I was given a task to complete. It took me 2 weeks to finish it. In these 2 weeks I became smarter and smarter each day.
What challenges did you overcome?
I overcame the challenge of fear. I was always scared that i will mess up on something but later I overcame that fear. Now i know that i will learn from my mistakes.
What advice would you give a new intern at this site?
This is the advice i will give to new interns; Always be true, keep your eye on the ball, in other words stay focused.
What will you miss about your internship?
I will miss all the people that were there for me when i needed help. I will miss all the work that was given to me. I will also miss going to my internship. This was a great experience.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Pre-Interview Thinking
-What do I know about this person?
Mr. John:
I have worked with him most of my internship (85%). Everytime he has something for me to do. Its like he is my Mentor. He is a good friend.
This person is very nice. I think he has years of experience in the EEOC.
He enjoys working with this department. I think the best part of his job is helping others and working hard.
-What do I want to know about this person?
How did he ended up choosing to work with EEOC? And why?
What are some challenges he faced during his work?
Where did he go to collage?
How many years of experience does he have?
Does he plan to become boss of the company?
Mr. John:
I have worked with him most of my internship (85%). Everytime he has something for me to do. Its like he is my Mentor. He is a good friend.
This person is very nice. I think he has years of experience in the EEOC.
He enjoys working with this department. I think the best part of his job is helping others and working hard.
-What do I want to know about this person?
How did he ended up choosing to work with EEOC? And why?
What are some challenges he faced during his work?
Where did he go to collage?
How many years of experience does he have?
Does he plan to become boss of the company?
Daily Post Synthesis #1
OLD: I was given 30 cases to work with. I had to fill out the IMS sheet for all 15 cases. After I completed that, I did some filing for some folders. The filing was easy, I had to put the folders in order by their charge number. After i did some analysis for 2 cases (Summary of what the case is about)
OLD: I also did make several folders for cases. I stapled the Routing Sheet on the front of the folder. I stapled Attorneys letter inside. I had to make sure there were 5 copies and 1 original inside the folders. After I was done, I had to fill out the IMS Sheet for the folders I made.
NEW: I was given a case to work on. And my mentor said that she was going to send a copy to the Charging Party/ people who were requesting it. She told me to Redacte things like; Social Secruity number, Adressses, Phone Numbers, and anything personal of the people involved. So this was kind of a project for me, I am still working on it. I Had to take a sticky note, cover up the part where information that was not going to be distributed to either parties. After posting the sticky note, I had to make another copy of the Redacted paper that can be given to the people resquesting. I am still not done with it because there is soo many papers to be Redacted.
NEW: This day was different because I had to make a Filing system where the Charging Numbers had to be in a particular order. I started with 2006' Cases and put those in order by looking at their last 5 numbers (i.e 520-2006-01350 then 520-2006-01351....)
It was a long assignment but I finally got it done.
OLD: I also did make several folders for cases. I stapled the Routing Sheet on the front of the folder. I stapled Attorneys letter inside. I had to make sure there were 5 copies and 1 original inside the folders. After I was done, I had to fill out the IMS Sheet for the folders I made.
NEW: I was given a case to work on. And my mentor said that she was going to send a copy to the Charging Party/ people who were requesting it. She told me to Redacte things like; Social Secruity number, Adressses, Phone Numbers, and anything personal of the people involved. So this was kind of a project for me, I am still working on it. I Had to take a sticky note, cover up the part where information that was not going to be distributed to either parties. After posting the sticky note, I had to make another copy of the Redacted paper that can be given to the people resquesting. I am still not done with it because there is soo many papers to be Redacted.
NEW: This day was different because I had to make a Filing system where the Charging Numbers had to be in a particular order. I started with 2006' Cases and put those in order by looking at their last 5 numbers (i.e 520-2006-01350 then 520-2006-01351....)
It was a long assignment but I finally got it done.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Daily Post April 14- April 17
April 14:
I had to fill out some IMS Sheets for 35 cases. It is where I fill out what the Charging Party is filing about and what issues were involved. After that I had to put some papers in the right case folders. There were many cases and I was tired after 3 hours. Then I had to write 2 summaries of 2 cases I was given.
April 15: I did some filing for some cases. Filing is when you put some papers in their respective places. It was hard becauss there were so many folders and I had to match the paper Case numbers with Folder case numbers. After, I worked on some cases, I analysed 3 cases. I wrote a summary of these 3 cases, explaining what they were about.
April 16: As I went to my site. I was given some folders to put in order. Every case has a case number (i.e: 520 (officed number)-2008 ( year) - XXXXX) I had to put the last 4 digits in order. For example: 001123 would go after 001022. It took alot of time. And after i was done with that, I did some copying as a side job.
April 17: My Day Off
I had to fill out some IMS Sheets for 35 cases. It is where I fill out what the Charging Party is filing about and what issues were involved. After that I had to put some papers in the right case folders. There were many cases and I was tired after 3 hours. Then I had to write 2 summaries of 2 cases I was given.
April 15: I did some filing for some cases. Filing is when you put some papers in their respective places. It was hard becauss there were so many folders and I had to match the paper Case numbers with Folder case numbers. After, I worked on some cases, I analysed 3 cases. I wrote a summary of these 3 cases, explaining what they were about.
April 16: As I went to my site. I was given some folders to put in order. Every case has a case number (i.e: 520 (officed number)-2008 ( year) - XXXXX) I had to put the last 4 digits in order. For example: 001123 would go after 001022. It took alot of time. And after i was done with that, I did some copying as a side job.
April 17: My Day Off
Weekly Vocabulary April 18
1. Word / Phrase: affluence
Meaning: A profuse or abundant supply of riches.
Context: SAT Vocab Word
2. Word / Phrase: advocate
Meaning: One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court.
Context: SAT
3. Word / Phrase: aerostatics
Meaning: The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties.
Context: SAT Word
4. Word / Phrase: Aforesaid
Meaning: Said in a preceding part or before.
Context: SAT Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: aeronautics
Meaning: The art or practice of flying aircraft
Context: SAT Word
Meaning: A profuse or abundant supply of riches.
Context: SAT Vocab Word
2. Word / Phrase: advocate
Meaning: One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court.
Context: SAT
3. Word / Phrase: aerostatics
Meaning: The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties.
Context: SAT Word
4. Word / Phrase: Aforesaid
Meaning: Said in a preceding part or before.
Context: SAT Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: aeronautics
Meaning: The art or practice of flying aircraft
Context: SAT Word
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Midpoint Reflection Questions
How has the internship been the same as and/or different than your expectations?
Well, i thought the internship was going to be very hard and i wont get the material that will be taught to me. But I was wrong It is very fun and intersting and also educating.
What is similar and different about the culture of the school environment versus the workplace environment? What new skills have you learned that apply to the workplace?
The school and my workplace have similarities. They both teach us material to advance in our lives(educational). In my work place, I learned how to communicate better with people. My communication levels have been improved on. The school has work but it does not involve knowledge, you will eventually learn it easily, however my workplace involves knowledge, precession and smartness.
What kind of relationship do you have with your mentor and co-workers? How have you grown as a result of interacting with professional adults?
My mentor Ms.Particia looks after me as if I were her son. She helps me get through difficult times. She also pates me on my back to show her appriciation. My Co-workers picture me as their pal, friend, and/or brother and sister. They like me so much. I believe that I am being welcomed their (my workplace).
What challenges at the internship have you faced that you have overcome and how did you overcome them?
I faced many challenges during my time at EEOC so far. At first, i had hard time understanding some of the EEOC words (for example "EEOC"). But as time passed, I went on Dictionary.com and got the definations. I had to do some filing and did not understand how, so I asked my mentor for help. She did all the work as i watched. But later I learned how to do it myself.
What challenges have you faced in school as a result of the altered schedule and how are you handling them?
I believe shool is interfearing with my work at EEOC. If you ask me, there should be only one thing (school or internship). they are competing with each other and thats the reason why many students are failing this semester. I get alot of homework so I have to take away my personal time for homework. I get home at 6:00pm and sleep at 11:00pm and not to mention I wake up at 6:00Am.
What goals are you working to accomplish during the remainder of the internship?
Some of my goals that I am planning to accomplish include; Passing my internship (with highest grade I can get). I wnt to be able to understand the advanced concepts of EEOC. This will help me become a professional. I want to be able to make it without any help from my people.
What new things have you learned about New York City?
I learned that New York City is full of oppertunaties and jobs. And if you really try hard, you can become a ultimate "player in the game". new York is the best place to get jobs and start a family.
Well, i thought the internship was going to be very hard and i wont get the material that will be taught to me. But I was wrong It is very fun and intersting and also educating.
What is similar and different about the culture of the school environment versus the workplace environment? What new skills have you learned that apply to the workplace?
The school and my workplace have similarities. They both teach us material to advance in our lives(educational). In my work place, I learned how to communicate better with people. My communication levels have been improved on. The school has work but it does not involve knowledge, you will eventually learn it easily, however my workplace involves knowledge, precession and smartness.
What kind of relationship do you have with your mentor and co-workers? How have you grown as a result of interacting with professional adults?
My mentor Ms.Particia looks after me as if I were her son. She helps me get through difficult times. She also pates me on my back to show her appriciation. My Co-workers picture me as their pal, friend, and/or brother and sister. They like me so much. I believe that I am being welcomed their (my workplace).
What challenges at the internship have you faced that you have overcome and how did you overcome them?
I faced many challenges during my time at EEOC so far. At first, i had hard time understanding some of the EEOC words (for example "EEOC"). But as time passed, I went on Dictionary.com and got the definations. I had to do some filing and did not understand how, so I asked my mentor for help. She did all the work as i watched. But later I learned how to do it myself.
What challenges have you faced in school as a result of the altered schedule and how are you handling them?
I believe shool is interfearing with my work at EEOC. If you ask me, there should be only one thing (school or internship). they are competing with each other and thats the reason why many students are failing this semester. I get alot of homework so I have to take away my personal time for homework. I get home at 6:00pm and sleep at 11:00pm and not to mention I wake up at 6:00Am.
What goals are you working to accomplish during the remainder of the internship?
Some of my goals that I am planning to accomplish include; Passing my internship (with highest grade I can get). I wnt to be able to understand the advanced concepts of EEOC. This will help me become a professional. I want to be able to make it without any help from my people.
What new things have you learned about New York City?
I learned that New York City is full of oppertunaties and jobs. And if you really try hard, you can become a ultimate "player in the game". new York is the best place to get jobs and start a family.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Febraury 15 Questions
**Tell a little about yourself.**
Hello, I believe Im a smart and eduacational student. I go beyond my limits of knowledge to accomplish my goals. My ambition as a follower and a leader lead me to success in school and outside of school. I hate to spent my life, stuck in one time.
I want to keep moving, climb the ladder all the way to outer space.
*What did you learn in the junior internship seminar class up to this point?*
I learned many things from my internship seminar. It was a fun experience and it expanded my knowledge. I learned how to dress people professionaly during my interview. I learned how important this opportunity is for me.
**What is your greatest fear about internship?**
My greatest fear about my internship is the people and assignments awating for me. I think they will be hard and noone will help me. I am a little scared of the people there, will they be nice and kind or mean and uncaring?.
**What is your greatest hope for the internship?**
I feel that if I go through the internship, I will come out immortal. By this I mean, my goals will be 1 step closer to me. I will once again conciplate my fate into postive influence. There will be many new material waiting to be discovered by me.
**What is your internship site and what are you going to do there? If you do not know, what do you think you will be doing?**
My Internship site is Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is where I will be working with the government to help the people who were discriminated against during their employment. I believe I will handling cases like those and investigating them.
**What will you miss about going to high school as you normally did for the last 2.5 years?**
I will miss hanging ut with my friends from 9 and 10 grades during lunch. I will miss going home at 4:00 together with my friends. I will also miss Gym, syke, no not really.
Hello, I believe Im a smart and eduacational student. I go beyond my limits of knowledge to accomplish my goals. My ambition as a follower and a leader lead me to success in school and outside of school. I hate to spent my life, stuck in one time.
I want to keep moving, climb the ladder all the way to outer space.
*What did you learn in the junior internship seminar class up to this point?*
I learned many things from my internship seminar. It was a fun experience and it expanded my knowledge. I learned how to dress people professionaly during my interview. I learned how important this opportunity is for me.
**What is your greatest fear about internship?**
My greatest fear about my internship is the people and assignments awating for me. I think they will be hard and noone will help me. I am a little scared of the people there, will they be nice and kind or mean and uncaring?.
**What is your greatest hope for the internship?**
I feel that if I go through the internship, I will come out immortal. By this I mean, my goals will be 1 step closer to me. I will once again conciplate my fate into postive influence. There will be many new material waiting to be discovered by me.
**What is your internship site and what are you going to do there? If you do not know, what do you think you will be doing?**
My Internship site is Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It is where I will be working with the government to help the people who were discriminated against during their employment. I believe I will handling cases like those and investigating them.
**What will you miss about going to high school as you normally did for the last 2.5 years?**
I will miss hanging ut with my friends from 9 and 10 grades during lunch. I will miss going home at 4:00 together with my friends. I will also miss Gym, syke, no not really.
Weekly Vocabulary April 4
1. Word / Phrase: Recall
Meaning: To remove an elected official from office
Context: Word From U.S History Class
2. Word / Phrase: Sanitary landfill
Meaning: Sanitary landfill: A site for solid waste disposal
Context: I Saw this Word On The News
3. Word / Phrase: Violation
Meaning: Violation: Injury or infringement of a right or law
Context: A Word Used Often In U.S History Class
4. Word / Phrase: Urban Renewal
Meaning: A program where areas of a city are improved or redeveloped
Context: History Class
5. Word / Phrase: Annexation
Meaning: The process that allows a municipality to expand its limits (increase size)
Context: T.V Vocabulary Word
Meaning: To remove an elected official from office
Context: Word From U.S History Class
2. Word / Phrase: Sanitary landfill
Meaning: Sanitary landfill: A site for solid waste disposal
Context: I Saw this Word On The News
3. Word / Phrase: Violation
Meaning: Violation: Injury or infringement of a right or law
Context: A Word Used Often In U.S History Class
4. Word / Phrase: Urban Renewal
Meaning: A program where areas of a city are improved or redeveloped
Context: History Class
5. Word / Phrase: Annexation
Meaning: The process that allows a municipality to expand its limits (increase size)
Context: T.V Vocabulary Word
Daily Posts March 31- April 3
March 31: It was a usual day at my internship. I was given papers to copy for one of my unit workers ( I am in unit 3 which includes 5 people, Sean, John, Rosemary, Patricia, and another lady). I made 2 copies for every orginal. The orginals were divided in groups (meaning stapled or pinned together). I was not allowed to mix them up because every copy goes to a lawyer.
April 1: I had to do some filing for the cases. Every case has a charge number (Starts with the office number 520-(year)- and 4 other numbers). I looked at the papers and put them in the right folders by looking at the case numbers. It was hard at first but I was quick to adopt. I filed 46 cases in their propestive positions.
April 2: This day was fun because I had to make a case folder. I had to put papers into the folders by case numbers. i made 10 cases. After one of my unit member gave me a pile of cases (51 folders) and told me to see If they contain 5 copies and a orignal. Many of them contained 4 copies and 1 original so I had to unstaple those so i could make another copy. I had to unstaple 36 in which there were only 4 copies and 1 original. It was not fun at all, believe me.
April 3: My Day Off The Internship, Finally Thank You God
April 1: I had to do some filing for the cases. Every case has a charge number (Starts with the office number 520-(year)- and 4 other numbers). I looked at the papers and put them in the right folders by looking at the case numbers. It was hard at first but I was quick to adopt. I filed 46 cases in their propestive positions.
April 2: This day was fun because I had to make a case folder. I had to put papers into the folders by case numbers. i made 10 cases. After one of my unit member gave me a pile of cases (51 folders) and told me to see If they contain 5 copies and a orignal. Many of them contained 4 copies and 1 original so I had to unstaple those so i could make another copy. I had to unstaple 36 in which there were only 4 copies and 1 original. It was not fun at all, believe me.
April 3: My Day Off The Internship, Finally Thank You God
Weekly Vocabulary March 29
1. Word / Phrase:Cottage industry
Meaning: A home business
Context: A word I didnt understand while I was listening to a guy in my internship.
**2. Word / Phrase: EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity**
Meaning: A law that makes sure employers do not discriminate when hiring for a job
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
3. Word / Phrase: Litigation
Meaning: A lawsuit
Context: EEOC Word
4. Word / Phrase: Ordinance
Meaning: A municipal law that applies to all citizens
Context: EEOC Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: Quorum
Meaning: The legal number of people needed to conduct business in a meeting
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
Meaning: A home business
Context: A word I didnt understand while I was listening to a guy in my internship.
**2. Word / Phrase: EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity**
Meaning: A law that makes sure employers do not discriminate when hiring for a job
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
3. Word / Phrase: Litigation
Meaning: A lawsuit
Context: EEOC Word
4. Word / Phrase: Ordinance
Meaning: A municipal law that applies to all citizens
Context: EEOC Vocab
5. Word / Phrase: Quorum
Meaning: The legal number of people needed to conduct business in a meeting
Context: EEOC Vocab Word
Daily Post March 24-27
Daily Post
March 24: I worked on some cases (about 10) in which I had to figure out what the person was complaining about (filled out a IMS sheet). Half way through, I got bored and took a 1 hour break (You cant work with a tired mind).
March 25: I continued working on filling out IMS sheet for cases. I had a 15 page long case where I had to read and summerize the contents. I was given a notebook where I took notes and wrote a 2-page essay about the case, explaining the important things.
March 26: I was given a case to summerize. It was very hard because I did not understand. I told my mentor that I dint understand, so she helped me get started. And once I got the basics and got started, I couldnt stop, I was on fire. When I gave the finshed summerization to her, she gave me a grin.
March 27: Day off, I only work 3 days a week, 1 to 5. :)
March 24: I worked on some cases (about 10) in which I had to figure out what the person was complaining about (filled out a IMS sheet). Half way through, I got bored and took a 1 hour break (You cant work with a tired mind).
March 25: I continued working on filling out IMS sheet for cases. I had a 15 page long case where I had to read and summerize the contents. I was given a notebook where I took notes and wrote a 2-page essay about the case, explaining the important things.
March 26: I was given a case to summerize. It was very hard because I did not understand. I told my mentor that I dint understand, so she helped me get started. And once I got the basics and got started, I couldnt stop, I was on fire. When I gave the finshed summerization to her, she gave me a grin.
March 27: Day off, I only work 3 days a week, 1 to 5. :)
Weekly Vocabulary March 21
1. Word / Phrase: Brevity
Meaning:Conciseness
Context: SAT Vocab
2. Word / Phrase: Belie
Meaning: Giving a false impression
Context: SAT Prep Word
3. Word / Phrase: Administrator
Meaning: Someone who manages and carries out functions and laws
Context: Vocab From EEOC
4. Word / Phrase: Authority
Meaning: The power to command, decide, rule, or judge
Context: EEOC Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: Census
Meaning: A periodic count of the population
Context: EEOC Vocab
Meaning:Conciseness
Context: SAT Vocab
2. Word / Phrase: Belie
Meaning: Giving a false impression
Context: SAT Prep Word
3. Word / Phrase: Administrator
Meaning: Someone who manages and carries out functions and laws
Context: Vocab From EEOC
4. Word / Phrase: Authority
Meaning: The power to command, decide, rule, or judge
Context: EEOC Vocabulary
5. Word / Phrase: Census
Meaning: A periodic count of the population
Context: EEOC Vocab
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Third Week Assignment
Cash M
Class K
Describe one significant activity or project that you have completed or are working on currently.
I been working with many things lately. In my internship, i been working with almost 50 cases. I have to read them and fill out a form called IMS FORM. Its a form in which you mark the issues and allegations after you read a case. What the Charging Party (Person who files a case) is talking about, the issues and what kind of discrimination they faced from the Respondent (people the Charging Party (Cp) is filing against). And trust me its not easy, some cases are 30-40 pages (back and front) and others are 15-25. Its was very challenging at first but I got use to it. There were many words that I didnt know so i wasnt sure if I should mark it ( Ex. Demotion, Retaliation etc..). I will share a case with you which I am not allowed to, oh well. This lady files a case because her boss is sexualy harassing her and retaliating against her. It is a fun experience because I get to learn about other peoples lives. Also some cases are really stupid and dumb. They dont make sense and have many spelling mistakes. Whenever I or my mentor sees a case like this we share the laughter. It is very fun.
Class K
Describe one significant activity or project that you have completed or are working on currently.
I been working with many things lately. In my internship, i been working with almost 50 cases. I have to read them and fill out a form called IMS FORM. Its a form in which you mark the issues and allegations after you read a case. What the Charging Party (Person who files a case) is talking about, the issues and what kind of discrimination they faced from the Respondent (people the Charging Party (Cp) is filing against). And trust me its not easy, some cases are 30-40 pages (back and front) and others are 15-25. Its was very challenging at first but I got use to it. There were many words that I didnt know so i wasnt sure if I should mark it ( Ex. Demotion, Retaliation etc..). I will share a case with you which I am not allowed to, oh well. This lady files a case because her boss is sexualy harassing her and retaliating against her. It is a fun experience because I get to learn about other peoples lives. Also some cases are really stupid and dumb. They dont make sense and have many spelling mistakes. Whenever I or my mentor sees a case like this we share the laughter. It is very fun.
Second Week Assignment Part 2
Cash M
Class K
What did you do during your second week?
Well I just finished the basis (basics) and was moving into more complicated stuff. I learned how to gather evidence for the cases and how to perform an interview (through phone and person-person). My mentor introduced me to some people from different units and I got to learn from them. They were nice and helpful.
How was it different than the first week?
The work was much challenging from the first week. I was given a demo case which I believe was challenging but I got some help from many people. And the next day, i was working on some "questionaires". Overall I got to see 25+ cases and performed specific tasks on them.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
I really like the people in my internship. They are really kind an helpful, also fun. Also I really like the work that they give me in which i use my knowledge to complete them, get them done. I like the location where the EEOC office is located. It near the beach and not to menton, hot girls everywhere. Also I got some friends there ("brothers")
What is something you dislike about the internship?
I dont like taking 2 trains to get to my internship. Its really pain in the butt. I really wish there was a easier way to get there, but Hey that just the way it is, thats life.
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
I have read many peoples blogs and I think it was fun learning about my friends internships and comparing them to mines. I have read and commented on Armas, Diana A and C, Dimas, Azibs, Waqars,Emunauels, gisells and some other blogs. They were all different in value but equal in education.
Class K
What did you do during your second week?
Well I just finished the basis (basics) and was moving into more complicated stuff. I learned how to gather evidence for the cases and how to perform an interview (through phone and person-person). My mentor introduced me to some people from different units and I got to learn from them. They were nice and helpful.
How was it different than the first week?
The work was much challenging from the first week. I was given a demo case which I believe was challenging but I got some help from many people. And the next day, i was working on some "questionaires". Overall I got to see 25+ cases and performed specific tasks on them.
What is something that you really like about the internship?
I really like the people in my internship. They are really kind an helpful, also fun. Also I really like the work that they give me in which i use my knowledge to complete them, get them done. I like the location where the EEOC office is located. It near the beach and not to menton, hot girls everywhere. Also I got some friends there ("brothers")
What is something you dislike about the internship?
I dont like taking 2 trains to get to my internship. Its really pain in the butt. I really wish there was a easier way to get there, but Hey that just the way it is, thats life.
Who else's blog have your read and commented on?
I have read many peoples blogs and I think it was fun learning about my friends internships and comparing them to mines. I have read and commented on Armas, Diana A and C, Dimas, Azibs, Waqars,Emunauels, gisells and some other blogs. They were all different in value but equal in education.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The End of the First Week of Internships
Cash M
Class K
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It is called Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There is alot of work to do, we help people who were discriminated during their work by their mentors, co workers or customers.
**What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?**
There is alot of stuff happening in EEOC. The "Professionals" look at cases of the people who were discriminated during their jobs by their co workers, boss or customer. They only look at cases filed within 300 days, beyond that, they are terminated. Also the cases have to be filed against
**Where is it?**
This particular company has offices in almost all the states. But the one in New York is located at 33 Whitehall St, Manhattan.
**Tell a little about your mentor.**
My mentors name is Patricia and she is very sweet. She got this German accent which is very rare in my case. but you can get use to it.She helps me around when I am stuck on something or when I have a question. She is a hard working women. She is always running around trying to get her work around.
**What happened on the first day?**
On the first day i was 35 mins late. i was disciplined with a speech about the rules and regulations. And if i was to be late more than 5 mins, i would be send home. On this particular day, Patricia ( my mentor and supervisor) showed me around the place. i got to meet new experienced people who were smarter than me. It felt good to learn about the buisness
**What kinds of things have you done so far?**
I have done many things during my time at EEOC. At first, I had to practice something called a "Questionar", where we try to figure out what the person is being discriminated against. Now I am working on 3 cases in which i have to figure out if the cases should be filed ( the person should take it to the court) or do we need more evidence. I already dismissed a "dumb" case that didnt make any sense. I cannot share it with you because what I do in EEOC, stays in EEOC.
**What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)**
Well after I was done training, I went into the break room, got some snakes and drinks and watched Tv. It was fun because my progress was going well. The people there are very kind and funny. I was signed into a Unit (unit 3)in which I work with 3 people. And sometimes we sit around and talk, share some funny cases and so on. It is a exciting experience.
**When do you leave school?**
I leave school at 11:45 to get there earlier but sometimes the L train doesnt come until 12:05.
**How long does it take you to get to your internship?**
It depends on how the L train progress. But it takes me 50 minutes to get to my site.
**When do you arrive at home?**
After I am released from my Internship, I reach home at 5:20. Its a painful ride home.
**What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)**
My schedule depends on what work I am doing at EEOC. Sometimes I have to go through charts (evidence) and take notes. At this point, I am released at 5:00 from my internship, so the next day i leave one hour earlier(3:00). But the regular schedule is from 1:00 TO 4:00, Monday through Friday.
**Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)**
There are mre than 2 people that can sign my time card but the 2 particular ones are Patricia (my mentor) and Mr.Sean (my unit mentor).
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
Nope.
Class K
****
It is called Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There is alot of work to do, we help people who were discriminated during their work by their mentors, co workers or customers.
**What kind of business is it and what kind of work do the professionals do there?**
There is alot of stuff happening in EEOC. The "Professionals" look at cases of the people who were discriminated during their jobs by their co workers, boss or customer. They only look at cases filed within 300 days, beyond that, they are terminated. Also the cases have to be filed against
**Where is it?**
This particular company has offices in almost all the states. But the one in New York is located at 33 Whitehall St, Manhattan.
**Tell a little about your mentor.**
My mentors name is Patricia and she is very sweet. She got this German accent which is very rare in my case. but you can get use to it.She helps me around when I am stuck on something or when I have a question. She is a hard working women. She is always running around trying to get her work around.
**What happened on the first day?**
On the first day i was 35 mins late. i was disciplined with a speech about the rules and regulations. And if i was to be late more than 5 mins, i would be send home. On this particular day, Patricia ( my mentor and supervisor) showed me around the place. i got to meet new experienced people who were smarter than me. It felt good to learn about the buisness
**What kinds of things have you done so far?**
I have done many things during my time at EEOC. At first, I had to practice something called a "Questionar", where we try to figure out what the person is being discriminated against. Now I am working on 3 cases in which i have to figure out if the cases should be filed ( the person should take it to the court) or do we need more evidence. I already dismissed a "dumb" case that didnt make any sense. I cannot share it with you because what I do in EEOC, stays in EEOC.
**What were some of the highlights of the first week? (Memorable moments, cool things...)**
Well after I was done training, I went into the break room, got some snakes and drinks and watched Tv. It was fun because my progress was going well. The people there are very kind and funny. I was signed into a Unit (unit 3)in which I work with 3 people. And sometimes we sit around and talk, share some funny cases and so on. It is a exciting experience.
**When do you leave school?**
I leave school at 11:45 to get there earlier but sometimes the L train doesnt come until 12:05.
**How long does it take you to get to your internship?**
It depends on how the L train progress. But it takes me 50 minutes to get to my site.
**When do you arrive at home?**
After I am released from my Internship, I reach home at 5:20. Its a painful ride home.
**What is your schedule? (What days do you work and for how long each day?)**
My schedule depends on what work I am doing at EEOC. Sometimes I have to go through charts (evidence) and take notes. At this point, I am released at 5:00 from my internship, so the next day i leave one hour earlier(3:00). But the regular schedule is from 1:00 TO 4:00, Monday through Friday.
**Who are the two people that can sign your time card? (Your mentor and the additional person)**
There are mre than 2 people that can sign my time card but the 2 particular ones are Patricia (my mentor) and Mr.Sean (my unit mentor).
At this point, do you have any other questions, comments, concerns, queries, or inquiries?
Nope.
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