Friday, January 30, 2015

Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - January 30, 2015

Welcome to the January 30, 2015 edition of the political science career and internship newsletter.

The most important piece of information in this newsletter: If you are a political science major or graduate student planning to complete an internship for credit in the coming spring or summer semester, then you need to make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor. Email him at cdtaylor@bsu.edu 

Other important information in this issue:

[1] Internship information sessions 
[2] Cardinal Job Fair
[3] Resumania
[4] Career Center Workshop: Sell your skills
[5] Internship opportunities: Indiana Congressional delegation
[6] Internship opportunity: Purdue Extension
[7]Library workshops for graduate students
[8] Receiving academic credit for your internship

[1] Internship information sessions  

Internship coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship information sessions in January, February, and March. At these sessions you can learn about the requirements for earning academic credit for your internship and the resources available through the Career Center to help you find internship opportunities and turn them into successful career-building experiences.

If you are a Political Science undergraduate major or graduate student or a Legal Studies major planning on doing an internship for credit, then you must attend one of these sessions.

Session dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-information-sessions-for.html

 
[2] Cardinal Job Fair

The Cardinal Job Fair attracts an average of 70 employers seeking to meet students on Ball State’s campus. Students have the opportunity to meet with representatives seeking both interns and permanent employees.

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Time: 11am-3pm Location: Worthen Arena

For more info: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/cardinal-job-fair-wednesday-february-11.html
 
[3] Resumania

Get your resume reviewed at Resumania:
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 and 5, 2015
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Art and Journalism Atrium

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/get-your-resume-reviewed-at-resumania.html
[4] Career Center Workshop: Sell your skills 

The Career Center will be hosting a workshop titled "Sell your skills: Understanding the value of your experience."

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 Time: 5pm Location: Whitinger Business Building 145
For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/career-center-workshop-sell-your-skills.html

[5] Internship opportunities: Indiana Congressional delegation

Every member of the Indiana congressional delegation is advertising internship opportunities in Washington DC and Indiana. If you are interested in a summer internship, then don't waste time. Most have an application deadline in early March!


For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-opportunities-with-indiana.html
 
[6] Internship opportunity: Purdue Extension

Purdue Extension is seeking interns to work with County Extension Educators. 

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/internship-opportunities-with-purdue.html
 
[7] Library workshops for graduate students
 
University Libraries has several workshops scheduled covering research related topics, including publishing as a graduate student, utilizing EndNote, and using social media professionally.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2015/01/university-libraries-workshops-for.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 spring or summer internship, make sure that it is eligible for academic credit. Make an appointment with Dr. Taylor (cdtaylor@bsu.edu) to discuss your internship plans.