AITPOmaha 3rd Annual Regional IT INTERN'fest'
April 16th, 2007 - 6:00 to 9:00pm
Qwest Convention Center Omaha Nebraska

Event Profile

The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Regional INTERN 'fest' will be held in Omaha Nebraska at the Qwest Convention Center. This workshop will provide the opportunity for the area's leading Intern programs to match-up with the region's leading Interns. It will also promote and enhance the development of Information Technology Interns and Intern program. The event will be offered at no charge; however, registration will be required. The INTERN 'fest' events will consist of the following:

• A welcome reception with free pizza and a keynote speech on ""How to launch a career in the IT field through Internship"

• A contest to find our 'Most Eligible' Information Technology Intern,

• A formal 'meet and greet' information exchange with for all prospective interns with the representatives from our leading Intern Programs

• Demonstrations of the AIM Institute online 'Career Link' for Interns

• Advisory sessions with Human Resource representatives and school intern programs.

Over 100 Information Technology students and prospective Interns are expected to attend the event.

This will be a lead-in event to the AITPOmaha INFOTEC Information Technology Expo and Conference at QWest Center 16-18 April 2007. All attendees will be provided a free exhibit pass to INFOTEC. (See http://www.infotec.org/ for details)

Background: AITP currently has more than 300 student chapter members through a network of 25 student chapters at colleges and universities throughout our AITP Region 4 (Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri ). In addition, any interested prospective intern from the area Universities, Colleges and Technical Schools will be welcome.  The AITP student program, started in 1968, is designed for students planning careers in information systems or related fields. Complete professional development requires knowledge that goes beyond the classroom, especially with technology changing so rapidly. This event is designed to supplement traditional IT career development by its unique focus on Intern Programs. Students will meet the top IT industry representatives covering the latest industry trends - including the booming IT Defense contractor community at Offutt AFB. The keynote, the student intern competition, the exhibit area, and the countless networking opportunities with other IT students and professionals will make this a 'must attend' for years to come.

Intern Contest Criteria and Process

The Contest shall consist of a Resume and Interview evaluation.

INITIAL RESUME EVALUATION

A preliminary call for resumes with cover letter will be due on April 1st 2007. A panel of reviewers will review your resume and score the resume on the following points and scale: A preliminary screening will identify the initial 25 resumes and cover letters to be reviewed by the judges. The cover letter should express why you want be and Intern. The top 25 resumes will be provided to the judges by Apr. 6, 2007.  The top 5 finalists will proceed to the interview contest. They will be notified on their acceptance by April 13th. The top 5 resumes will be critiqued at Intern Interview session. All resumes, if requested, will be provided to exhibit sponsors at the IT INTERN‘fest’

Undergraduate/Graduate: Total possible score of 120 (maximum of 20 points for each category):

• Academics and/or relevance of academic experience

• Clarity of resume and cover letter presentation,

• Quality of resume organization, including punctuation and grammar 

• Quality of work experience and contributions to the IT field

• Quality of education an research background

• Professional and related activities

ACCEPTANCE AS A FINALIST

You will be notified via email/phone/mail if your resume has been accepted as a "finalist" for your participation at the 2007 AITP INTERN Interview contest in Omaha, Nebraska. In order to be final interviewee, you must register and attend the conference and appear at the scheduled interview session Monday, April 16, 2007, to be interviewed.

           
ONSITE INTERVIEW EVALUATION  (Both Undergraduate and Graduate)

(Note; a maximum of five contestants to be interviewed by a panel of technical, management, and human resource personnel.)  A panel of judges (Interviewers) will objectively interview and evaluate you during a live interview during the scheduled Student Event on Monday, April 16, 2007 (6:00pm – 8:00pm).   A time block of 15 minutes will be provided for each interview.  There will be timers and setup time will be available.  Total possible score of 120 (maximum of 20 points for each category):

• Preparedness
• Introduction
• Clarity and Organization of responses 
• Coverage of Academic background
• Depth of Experience exhibited
• Use of references

DETERMINATION OF WINNERS

The combination of the two scores (interview evaluation and resume evaluation) will ultimately determine the overall Intern contest winners with the top three scores being awarded first, second and third place.

PRIZES

• 1st  Place                                “BEST INTERN” Plaque and $200
• 2nd Place                                Commendation Letter and $100
• 3rd Place                                 Commendation Letter and  $ 50
• 4th & 5th Place                       Commendation Letter

All finalists will receive from AITPOmaha a one year AITP Student Membership

Mail or email Cover letter and Resumes To:
Lloyd Hasche AITPOmaha        
313 Rexroad Place
Bellevue Ne, 68005 
Email: hasche@acm.org

For additional information or questions, contact AITPOmaha