Career Newsletter Fall 2010, Number 4
October 4, 2010
Inside This Issue: News from Career and Student Services Announcements Internship Survey Career Resources Career Opportunities
Matt Upton, Director of Student Services 1025 Allen Building (979) 862-8824 mupton@bushschool.tamu.edu http://bush.tamu.edu/careerservices Schedule a Meeting
News from Career and Student Services If you are interested in finding out more about job opportunities on Capitol Hill in DC, the best job listserv I’ve found is done by Scott Baker, Director of Constituent Networks with Chet Edwards office (the list is bi-partisan though). To see the latest lists go to http://groups.google.com/group/capitol-hill-job-list-by-mr-baker and if you want to join the group, there is a link on the right hand side of the page that says, “Join this group”. The Development Executive Group is the resource for jobs, business opportunities, professional networking, and news for development professionals—find international development jobs and career advice, international development tenders and procurements, and foreign aid relief news from ADB, DFID, USAID, World Bank, United Nations and 115+ other donors. Find out about a free membership for Bush School Students Also, please complete your internship survey as soon as possible.
Announcements This Week!!! Wednesday, October 6 (interviews for selected candidates on Thursday, October 7) 5:30 PM, Room 1110 Central Intelligence Agency, Directorate of Intelligence (Analytical side) Information Session for jobs and internships View Application Instructions -REVISED Thursday, October 28 (interviews for selected candidates on Friday, October 29) Central Intelligence Agency, National Clandestine Services Information session (jobs only, but open to both 1st and 2nd year students) Details to follow
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Internship Survey Don’t forget to complete the internship survey to help us create a database for the 1st Year students. Please, click here to complete a brief survey about your internship this summer.
Career Resources As you prepare to begin your job search, it may useful to consider your interview skills. Career Hub has published an e-book all about interviewing. Read it here.
Career Opportunities Many of the Career Opportunities listed here may be searching for candidates who can begin their employment much earlier than your expected graduation date. However, these opportunities are currently available, and if you are interested in a particular opportunity, you are encouraged to inquire about the position. New Opportunities Ford Foundation Fellowship Program Gallup Organization Manager – Consultant Services Program Director for Government Business Development Government Contract Manager, Washington, DC Government Proposal Manager, Washington, DC National Center for Public Performance Managing Director This professional opportunity is currently being offered at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University-Newark (spaa.newark.rutgers.edu). The individual will coordinate publications, networks, surveys, conferences and facilitate development of projects dealing with e-governance, shared services, public-private partnerships, performance measurement and improvement. This individual must either possess a Masters degree or must show substantial progress towards the degree. Excellent communication skills are also required. Up to 37.5 hours per week. $15-$25/hr. (no benefits). To June 30, 2011; may lead to longer term position as of July 1, 2011. Send letter, c.v. and writing sample to spaa@andromeda.rutgers.edu. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Search for: San Diego Hiring Event – Intelligence Analysis *Extended* Interviews may be conducted via Skype; attendance in San Diego will be at your own expense
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National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Legislative Assistant Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group LLC Director of Candidate Services Office of Inspector General, Dallas, TX Program Analyst Organization of American States (OAS) -Department for Effective Public Management (DGPE) Public Administration Consultant Senior Consultant for Paraguay Administrative Reform Peace Corps Peace Corps has more than 7,600 opportunities for people to teach, work with youth, perform HIV/AIDS education, share business or information technology skills, raise environmental awareness or improve agricultural practices. Each position is uniquely challenging and provides an opportunity to work within an international community on sustainable development initiatives. People who are looking for opportunities to build their skills, who are eager to make an impact on peoples’ lives and who are ready to experience life in another culture, in rural communities or large cities, should apply by Friday, Oct. 1. Applicants need a relevant degree in one of these fields listed above. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree outside of these fields must have a willingness to gain at least 3-6 months of teaching, tutoring, HIV/AIDS or agricultural volunteer work. To learn more about the opportunities, go to www.peacecorps.gov/events. Presidential Management Fellows Program Applications will be open until October 15, 2010. Texas Department of Rural and Affairs Application Instructions Recent Postings The New Teacher Project Project Director (Multiple Positions) Candidates should have more than 5 years of experience Interested applicants should contact DBMaddox@gmail.com USAJobs.com Listings
DOD Policy Analyst NGA GEOINT Analyst - China Branch Dept. of Commerce - International Trade Specialist Career & Student Services
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USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives in Afghanistan and elsewhere. After reviewing the link above, you may email questions and resumes to Ms. Dar Vanderbeck and Morgan Holmes U.S. Department of State Get information about career opportunities and learn about International Vacancies Central African Desk Officer
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