Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 30, 2013

Welcome to the August 30, 2013 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue: 
[1] Internship Opportunities at the Indiana General Assembly
[2] Fall Career Fair - 9/18/13
[3] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops
[4] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06)
[5] Career Coaching at the Career Center
[6] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02)
[7] Find out about Indiana's Hot industries from the Career Center 
[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Internship Opportunities at the Indiana General Assembly 

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18 in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/internship-opportunities-at-indiana.html 

[2] Fall Career Fair - 9/18/13 

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Time: Noon - 4pm
Location: Worthen Arena

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/fall-career-fair-91813.html 

[3] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops 

The Fall Career Fair is coming up on September 18. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare on topics including resume writing, interviewing, and getting the most from a job fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/prepare-for-fall-career-fair-by.html 

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center 

The Ball State Career Center has many resources and services to help you find internships and jobs. Among these services is career coaching to help you with help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/career-center-offers-career-coaching.html 

[5] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) 

Rep. Messer's office has internship opportunities in their Muncie, Shelbyville, and Washington DC offices for the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2014.  These unpaid positions would have job responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:  composing constituent response and recognition, answering phones, representing Congressman Messer at meetings, and planning events.  Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, and be computer literate.  Academic credit through BSU will be offered to those who qualify.

Please apply online at http://messer.house.gov/services/internships and you may contact Tim Hawkins at timothy.hawkins@mail.house.gov with questions. 

[6] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) 

Congresswoman Walorski from Indiana's Second District seeks unpaid Interns to fill positions for spring semester 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/internship-opportunities-with-rep.html

[7] Find out about Indiana's Hot Industries from the Career Center

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/find-out-about-indianas-hot-industries.html 

[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship 

Internships are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job market than those who haven't.

But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program, an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience. Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an internship for credit.

If you are planning a summer or fall internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

Find out about Indiana's Hot Industries at this Career Center event

Indiana's Hot Industries
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Time: 5 – 6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information, contact the Career Center.

Internship Opportunities with Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06)

Rep. Messer's office has internship opportunities in their Muncie, Shelbyville, and Washington DC offices for the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2014.  These unpaid positions would have job responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:  composing constituent response and recognition, answering phones, representing Congressman Messer at meetings, and planning events.  Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, and be computer literate.  Academic credit through BSU will be offered to those who qualify.

Please apply online at http://messer.house.gov/services/internships and you may contact Tim Hawkins at timothy.hawkins@mail.house.gov with questions.

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 23, 2013

Welcome to the first fall semester edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

[1] Fall Career Fair – 9/18/13

[2] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

[3] Internship Opportunities at the Indiana General Assembly

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center

[5] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02)

[6] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Fall Career Fair – 9/18/13

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Time: Noon – 4pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/fall-career-fair-91813.html 

[2] Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Fall Career Fair is coming up on September 18. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare on topics including resume writing, interviewing, and getting the most from a job fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/prepare-for-fall-career-fair-by.html

[3] Internship Opportunities at the Indiana General Assembly

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18 in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/internship-opportunities-at-indiana.html

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center

The Ball State Career Center has many resources and services to help you find internships and jobs. Among these services is career coaching to help you with help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/career-center-offers-career-coaching.html

[5] Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02)

Congresswoman Walorski from Indiana’s Second District seeks unpaid Interns to fill positions for spring semester 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/08/internship-opportunities-with-rep.html

[6] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

Internships are valuable in themselves because of the experience they provide. Students who have completed an internship are better positioned to go on the permanent job market than those who haven’t.

But it is also possible to get academic credit for your internship. For political science undergraduates, completing an internship is one way to complete your capstone requirement. For graduate students in the MPA program, an internship is required unless you have appropriate professional experience. Grad students in the MA program may, but are not required to, complete an internship for credit.

If you are planning a summer or fall internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.

Internship Opportunities at the Indiana General Assembly

Spring internships at the Indiana General Assembly are an excellent opportunity for students who plan a career in politics. Recruiters from all four legislative caucuses will be visiting political science classes to discuss this opportunity on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18 in conjunction with the Fall Career Fair.

Want to find out about this opportunity before the class visits? You can find more information online at:

House Democrats

House Republicans

Senate Republicans

Senate Democrats

Internship Opportunities with Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02)

Congresswoman Walorski from Indiana’s Second District seeks unpaid Interns to fill positions for spring semester 2014. Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate (with a good understanding of MS Office). This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Indiana ties are preferred. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Katie Toskey at Katie.Toskey@mail.house.gov.

Career Center offers Career Coaching

Did you know that the Career Center offers career coaching? You can get help with resume reviews, career exploration, job search preparation, and more!

Drop in Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm at Lucina Hall 220. Or visit www.bsu.edu/careers/careerlink to schedule an appointment.

Prepare for the Fall Career Fair by attending these Career Center Workshops

The Fall Career Fair is coming up on September 18. The Career Center has several workshops to help you prepare:

Writing Winning Resumes

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Time: 4 – 5pm

Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for Success

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Time: 5 – 6pm

Location: Bracken Library 104

How to Prepare for a Job Fair

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Time: 6 – 7pm

Location: Bracken Library 104

How to Prepare for a Job Fair

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Time: 1 – 2pm

Location: Bracken Library 104

How to Prepare for a Job Fair

Date: Monday, September 16, 2013

Time: 5 – 6pm

Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information, contact the Career Center.

Fall Career Fair – 9/18/13

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Time: Noon – 4pm

Location: Worthen Arena

From the Career Center website:

“Every September, approximately 100 organizations attend Fall Career Fair looking for potential employees with your skills and experience for full-time and internship positions. If you are looking for employment opportunities, attend Fall Career Fair! Make yourself stand out by dressing professionally, researching the employers in which you are interested, and bringing copies of your resume to hand out to employers.

Even if you are not seeking employment, the event allows for great networking opportunities. Speak with employers now and follow up with them later when you are ready for employment.

If you are interested in seeing which employers are attending, you can find a list on Cardinal Career Link along with the positions they are seeking to fill."