March 1, 2021
Strong references are typically the second most important part of an application, right after your application essay, statement or cover letter. But, who should you ask? How should you ask? The key to securing strong recommendation letters really is about …
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Jamie Polliard
Jamie Polliard
Internship Program & Office Manager
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February 23, 2021
NPR journalist Linda Fasulo’s guide to the United Nations has been revised and updated – due to be released March 30, 2021. This guide has established a reputation as one of the most authoritative and insightful books on its subject.
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Jamie Polliard
Jamie Polliard
Internship Program & Office Manager
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February 12, 2021
GoinGlobal and USA Careers are websites that allow you to search for jobs and internships globally by country or city. In addition to vacancy listings, you can search country guides for job search information, for professional groups, and resources for obtaining a …
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Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford
Career Advisor
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February 12, 2021
From: https://gogovernment.org/writing-your-federal-resume/
When applying for a federal job, forget what you learned about resume writing. For private sector jobs, you typically summarize your work history in a one-page document, A federal resume, even for an entry-level job needs to be …
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Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford
Career Advisor
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February 12, 2021
If you are interested in International Development and Human Rights, you should definitely check out the NGO Aid Map. This website compiles more than 600+ projects being conducted by major international NGOs around the world. You can search by sectors of work, organizations, and countries. So, how can you use this as a graduate student besides just broadening your knowledge of the field? Read more »
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Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford
Career Advisor
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February 10, 2021
The Summer Internship Award Program through Career & Professional Development is now live and ready for applicants! The Summer Internship Award Program is designed to increase the ability for students to participate in internship opportunities that are unpaid. Internships may …
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Sarabeth Morofsky
Sarabeth Morofsky
Associate Director, Career & Professional Development
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February 9, 2021
Today, more than 40 percent of all entry-level full-time hires in the U.S. are sourced through internship programs. Which means that, for those looking to work for the most desired and admired employers in the country, internships are no longer …
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A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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February 3, 2021
Career & Professional Development encourages you to connect with employers directly to increase your chances at getting a job or internship. Consider promoting yourself to employers directly through the PCO career platform. On March 12th, approved Employers will be invited …