Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs - Graduate Students Resources

Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Korbel MA Students)

Find information on the PMF application and its process.

Suggested Employer Questions (Korbel MA Students)

Review this short guide to get ideas on types of questions to ask employers at events and during informational interviews. …

Creating Federal Resumes and Applying for Jobs (Korbel MA Students)

As of Fall 2025, USAJOBS has undergone changes which will require an update to any previously used federal resumes.

Key …

Interviewing for Federal Jobs (Korbel MA Students)

Learn interviewing tips for federal jobs! This is a shortened version of the presentation delivered by the Office of Personnel …

Avoid Common Writing Traps (Korbel MA Students)

View the resource by downloading the file (page 1: introductory paragraph example and page 2: body paragraph example) and learn …

International Affairs Careers (Korbel MA Students)

The Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA) has a YouTube channel with videos about working in a number of …

Prepare for an Interview (Korbel MA Students)

Learn how to interview successfully from how to prepare, how to answer the questions, and follow-up afterwards.

Understanding Employee Benefits Before Negotiation (Korbel MA Students)

Congratulations on your job offer! Make sure you got the most competitive package possible prior to negotiations.

S.T.A.R. Method (Korbel MA Students)

Learn how to use the S.T.A.R. method, sometimes called CCAR, in your resumes, cover letters and interviews to make yourself …