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Internships

Internships are an ideal way to gain valuable experience in a particular field, try out a new field of interest, hone up on professional skills, and make important contacts. For students enrolled in the MA in International Relations an internship between the first and second year is required (although language study or an independent research project can also fulfill the requirement).

Where can you find information about internships?

The Internship Bible – this binder is located in the Macmillan Center Career Resource Library.  It contains:

• Placement Records of past students, beginning in 1990. This section enables you to see what other MA students have done with their summers.
  
  
• Evaluations of student internship experiences complete with contact information, descriptions, and advice for future internship seekers.
  
  
• Funding information to help defray the cost of your summer internship.
  

Annual Internship Panel – your internship search should begin here. This panel is held every September, second year students discuss their summer experiences in an informal panel setting. First year students learn about opportunities and the process for finding them. Check the weekly career office newsletter CareerTalk for details.

UN Internships – Explore the UN system and the plethora of internship opportunities all over the world.

Travel Safety

               US State Department Travel Site – www.travel.state.gov
               
               Center for Disease Control – www.cdc.gov/travel

 

Vault Library

"Vault" is the internet's ultimate source for insider information on companies, career advice, and job and internship hunting. The Vault Career Library contains a collection of guides and employer profiles specifically targeted for students interested in pursuing careers in international affairs. Titles include: the Vault Guide to International Careers, Vault Guide to Capitol Hill, and the Vault Guide to Top Government and Non-Profit Employers.

Register here to access the Vault Career Library register. Contact the MacMillan Center Career Office for a password.

 

International Career Profiles

A guide book prepared by the APSIA career directors with listings and descriptions of 30 international career fields.

Professional Portfolio

It takes more than an impressive degree and good grades to land your dream job. You need to have a portfolio of professional skills that will distinguish you from other candidates

Remember, your job search is like a campaign. You are promoting your skills, training and experience to potential employers.

Take advantage of the Office of Career Services to make sure that your essential marketing tools – your professional skills – are as strong and polished as they can be.

Where to start?

• Your job and internship search begins with a great Resume.
  

• Learn how to write a Cover Letter that will guarantee an interview.
  
  
• Tips on Interviewing with ease.

• Tips on how to Network to find job and internship opportunities

Print Resources

Non-Profit Sector
Leadership Directories
Comprehensive listing with contact information and descriptions of who's who in the management of leading foundations, universities, museums and other non-profit organizations

What Color is Your Parachute?
Richard Nelson Bolles
Practical manual for job hunters and career changers Ð a classic

American Jobs Abroad
Victoria Harlow
Useful, detailed guide to finding overseas employment with U.S. companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Careers in International Affairs
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
Provides a comprehensive overview of the major opportunities in international affairs, with sections on banking, research organizations, business, media, international organizations, and non-profit organizations.

Great Jobs Abroad
Arthur Bell
Tips on how to conduct an international job search .

International Jobs Directory
Ron and Caryl Krannich
A nuts and bolts guide with specialized information and advice on the international job market.

Contact Africa
The Africa-America Institute
A directory of organizations in the Washington, D.C. area involved in African affairs.

Internships in International Affairs
Career Education Institute
A concise and handy internship guide to opportunities in policy organizations, government agencies, trade organizations, NGOs, relief organizations and international organizations.

Human Rights Internship Book
Career Education Institute
Features internship opportunities with over 150 organizations working for democracy and justice throughout the nation and the world