Q & A With Stacie Jeffirs

Zorina E. Jerome
Staff Writer

Define what IUSB’s Career Services is, it’s mission, and how it benefits IUSB students.

The mission of the Career Services Office (CSO) is as follows:

The Career Services Office is committed to preparing Indiana University South Bend students and alumni to active, life-long learners in developing and implementing their career decisions. The CSO facilitates the overall development of students and provides resources to help them explore and pursue their career and educational goals in a complex, diverse, and interconnected world. The CSO fosters meaningful partnerships with the university community, employers, and the region to support the career and life development of our students and alumni.

The CSO is here to help students achieve their career goals through services such as:

Choosing/Changing a Major

Job Shadowing

Internship Searching

Job/Career Searching

Graduate School Preparation

And much, much more!

How many students get employed through the department a year?

Our office does not place students into employment or internship opportunities; we serve as a resource and link to these opportunities.

What must a student do to get an internship? What qualifications must that person possess? Is it recommended that only seniors apply?

Students who are interested in pursuing internship opportunities should begin thinking about the process early on in their academic careers. It is wise to start exploring options when you are a freshman and sophomore that could lead into opportunities by the time you are a junior or senior. However, you do not have to be a junior or senior to pursue an internship; students from all academic backgrounds and standings are encouraged to participate in internships. The only exception to this would for students who want to pursue academic credit for their internship, in which case there may be some regulations on what students can and cannot receive credit for their internship experiences. For more information on academic credit internships, please see your advisor or a faculty member within your field of study.

Is it possible to obtain a permanent position through this service?

It is definitely possible to obtain a permanent employment opportunity through an internship. We have seen several students who were offered either part-time or full-time employment upon completion of their internship or graduation because they either excelled at the internship site and the employer wanted them to stay or the right opportunity came along at the right time.

 

What does the Career Service Office do to promote the availability of jobs openings?

The CSO promotes internship and job opportunities through our online database, student electronic bulletin boards, faculty, staff, and direct e-mails. Students who are interested in receiving opportunities from our office are encouraged to log on to our online database at iusbcareers.com and create an account.

Brick of Gold

Val Schweisberger
Staff Writer

Rarely does a film come along that truly captures the essence of a drug ring. That’s only part of what makes Brick, written and directed by Rian Johnson, such a masterpiece. The film is set in a high school, so it brings a fresh element to a story typically associated with mobsters and other such unsavory characters.

Brick follows high school student Brendan Frye (masterfully played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt of Third Rock from the Sun fame) as he investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Emily. Fearless and intuitive, “street smart” doesn’t even begin to describe Brendan’s brilliance. As he unravels the mystery, Brendan becomes involved with a dangerous drug ring that eventually threatens to bring him down. Fresh and unpredictable, Brick takes the average detective story to an entirely new level.

Quick, succinct dialogue and streetwise writing serve to propel the already lightning-fast story, and it truly keeps viewers on their toes. Just as the audience begins to unravel the story, they are introduced to new and complex characters that seemingly all have motives. Take into consideration the relentless pace and endless narcotic jargon, and the audience doesn’t have a chance at figuring this one out.

Flawless performances, original style, and brilliant directing render Brick, rated “R” for violence and drug content, one of the best films of the year. Now available on DVD, Brick will surely keep you guessing in breathless suspense until the very end.

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