Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 31, 2014

Welcome to the January 31, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

  [1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

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

  [4] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

  [5] Career Coaching at the Career Center

  [6] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
  [7] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign
  [8] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[9] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[10] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

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

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. 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/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[3] Career Exploration Workshop

The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series beginning February 5, 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-exploration-workshop.html

[4] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.html

[5] 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/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[6] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[7] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence. 

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-with-errington.html

[8] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[9] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.html

[10] 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.

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 24, 2014

Welcome to the January 24, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly political science career and internship newsletter.

In this issue:

  [1] NREM Internship and Career Fair - 1/30/14
  [2] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

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

  [5] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

  [6] Career Coaching at the Career Center

  [7] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
  [8] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign
  [9] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[10] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[11] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] NREM Internship and Career Fair - 1/30/14

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center (2800 West Bethel Avenue)

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/nrem-internship-and-career-fair.html

[2] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

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

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. 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/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[4] Career Exploration Workshop

The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series beginning February 5, 2014.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-exploration-workshop.html

[5] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.html

[6] 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/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[7] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[8] Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence. 

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-with-errington.html

[9] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[10] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.html

[11] 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.

NREM Internship and Career Fair

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alumni Center (2800 West Bethel Avenue)
The Ball State Shuttle stops conveniently in front of the Center.

Students from natural resources and environmental management and related fields including, biology, landscape architecture, geology, geography, political science, criminal justice, communications, and more are invited to pursue internship opportunities, part-time and full-time employment, as well as gain career advice from professionals in their area of interest.

The list of participating organizations is growing daily. For the latest exhibitors and their opportunities, visit the Internship & Career Fair page.

Questions? Please contact Laura at the Ball State Alumni Association at 285-1080 or alumni1@bsu.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Ball State University Alumni Association, the NREM Alumni Society, and the Department of NREM.

Career Exploration Workshop

Are you uncertain about your career choice or major? The Counseling Center is offering a FREE 4 session career exploration workshop series to help you! We will help you to explore your career values, skills and interests and find a path that is right for you. Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm in Lucina Room 327 starting February 5th and ending February 26th. Call 765-285-1736 to sign up or for any questions.

Internship Opportunity with Errington Campaign

Sue Errington, the Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 34 (Muncie), is looking for a student (or two) to help update her campaign website and assist in managing her social media presence.  This is a fantastic opportunity for political science students looking to gain experience working on political campaigns.  Interested students should contact Dr. Brandon Waite (bcwaite@bsu.edu) for more information.

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 17, 2014

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

In this issue:

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

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

[3] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

[4] Career Coaching at the Career Center

[5] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices
[6] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff
[7] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

[8] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Cardinal Job Fair  – 2/12/14

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Worthen Arena

For more info:

http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-job-fair-february-12-2104.html

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

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12. 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/2014/01/prepare-for-cardinal-job-fair-by.html

[3] Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center is offering workshops for students with disabilities.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/career-workshops-for-students-with.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/2014/01/coaching-resume-critiques-and-practice.html

[5] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

Internship opportunities are available in the offices of Rep. Luke Messer, Rep. Jackie Walorski, and Rep. Andre Carson.

[6] Campaign Internship Opportunity with Guffey for Sheriff

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.
For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunities-with-guffey.html

[7] Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/01/internship-opportunity-in-international.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.

Prepare for the Cardinal Job Fair by attending Career Center Workshops

The Cardinal Job Fair is coming up on February 12, 2014. Prepare to get the most out of it by attending these workshops.

Resumania
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Arts and Journalism Building Atrium

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Resumania
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Arts and Journalism Building Atrium

Need a J-O-B? Web Resources for Your Job Search
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Robert Bell 225
Requires registration: bsu.libcal.com

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Friday, February 7, 2014
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Lucina Hall 220

Find Your Internship Opportunity: Web Resources for Your Internship Search
Date: Friday, February 7, 2014
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Robert Bell 225
Requires registration: bsu.libcal.com

How to Prepare for a Job Fair
Date: Monday, February 10, 2014
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

For more information about any of these workshops, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu

Cardinal Job Fair - February 12, 2104

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Worthen Arena

Every February, approximately 100 employers attend Cardinal Job Fair to meet students on Ball State’s campus.  Graduating seniors have the opportunity to find permanent employment among a large selection of employers.  Younger students have the chance to find internships and network with employers to build relationships that will be beneficial when seeking professional employment in the future.

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. 
For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu or http://cms.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/careercenter/prep/fairs/cjf

Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

The Career Center will be hosting Career Workshops for Students with Disabilities

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: TBD

Date: Monday, February 3, 2014
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: TBD

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Time: 3:30-5pm
Location: TBD

For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@bsu.edu.

Coaching, Resume Critiques, and Practice Interviews

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.

The Career Center also provides practice interviews and resume critiques. Visit www.bsu.edu/careers/careerlink for more info.

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

Congresswoman Walorski from Indiana’s Second District seeks unpaid Interns to fill positions for summer and/or fall 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.

Internship Opportunities with Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07)

Indiana Congressman André Carson is seeking current college students or recent graduates wishing to gain experience in a fast-paced Congressional office for a full-time or part-time Summer and/or Fall Semester Internship.  We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals to assist the district staff with day-to-day duties. Such duties include but are not limited to directing constituents to appropriate agencies, casework, drafting constituent correspondence letters, doing legislative research, attending meetings, aiding with Congress on Your Corner, and various other tasks. 

The internship is unpaid, but interns will gain valuable Congressional Office experience. Those with ties to Indiana or the 7th Congressional District are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send a resume, cover letter detailing availability, two short writing samples and at least 2 references to: In07Internship@mail.house.gov

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 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.

Internship Opportunities with Guffey for Sheriff Campaign (Henry County)

Stacey Guffey, Democratic Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, is seeking campaign interns.

Interns will be assessing voter records, assisting with application of those records to plan and carry out campaign activities such as community canvassing, assisting with voter registration, assisting candidate at campaign events, assisting with composing literature, planning and carrying out placement of yard and field signs, taking and making telephone calls, participating in campaign meetings, representing the candidate at scheduled group presentations, assisting with planning and doing mailings, assisting with continuous assessment of campaign strategy, and other duties as assigned. 

All of these characteristics will be helpful: interest in the political campaign process, interest in law enforcement issues, interest in local government, versatile computer skills, ability to work with campaign volunteers, energetic, ready to do field canvassing (distribution of literature with campaign volunteers and candidate, etc.), ability to assess statistical and other records of past elections and apply to campaign activities, interest in traveling with candidate and aides to assist with campaign events.  It will be helpful if applicants can provide their own transportation to assigned locations, as the campaign headquarters will be in New Castle, IN. Freshman through graduate students will be considered, as assignments and duties will be arranged according to abilities and enthusiasm. Applicants majoring in political science, law enforcement, graphics, communications, or other social studies are likely to be a good fit. 

To apply or for more info: Contact Stacey Guffey at 765-524-6550 or stacey@guffey4sheriff.com
 

Internship Opportunity in International Trade with US Dept of Commerce

The US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce has internship opportunities in the Indianapolis area.

These internships allow you to interact with executives across a variety of industries and learn how the public and private sectors work together to promote international trade.

Responsibilities:

Based on your interests and goals, along with the current needs of the office, you will have the opportunity to work on a combination of tasks and projects to help staff that improve and support:

• Congressional Outreach
  
• Marketing and Networking
  
• Cross Agency Coordination
  
• Administrative Tasks
  
• Event Management
  
• Industry and Market Research
  

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
  
• Interest in international marketing, sales, or
  law
  
• Ability to accept unpaid position – flexible
  hours available
  
• 3.0 minimum GPA
  
• Organized & efficient worker
  
• Ability to learn new programs quickly
  
• Strong research skills
  
• Demonstrates consistent professionalism
  
• Must pass background check
  

To apply:

Email resume and cover letter to:
Leslie Britton
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service 
Leslie.Britton@trade.gov