Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - February 7, 2014

Welcome to the February 7, 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] Workshop Wednesday - February 19
  [4] Internship Week begins February 24
  [5] Career Exploration Workshop 
  [6] Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

  [7] Career Coaching at the Career Center

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

[12] 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] Workshop Wednesday - February 19

The Career Center has three important workshops planned for February 19, 2014. Topics include Salary negotiations, resume writing, and managing multiple job offers.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/workshop-wednesday-february-19-2014.html
 
[4] Internship Week begins February 24

The Career Center has several good workshops planned for Internship Week.

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-week-begins-february-24.html

[5] 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

[6]  Internship Opportunity at ACLU Foundation Human Rights Project

The ACLU Foundation Human Right Project has summer internship opportunities available for undergraduates with a commitment to civil liberties and human rights. 

For more info:  http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/02/internship-opportunity-aclu-foundation.html


[7] 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

[8] Internship Opportunities in Congressional Offices

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

[9] 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

[10] 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

[11] 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

[12] 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.