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."

Political Science Internship and Career Newsletter - April 5, 2013

In this issue:

[1] Internship Opportunity: Capital Semester
[2] Internship Opportunity with Cong. Luke Messer 
[3] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank 

[4] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association
[5] Career Center Resources
[6] Upcoming Career Center Workshops
[7] Receiving Academic Credit for your Internship

[1] Internship Opportunity: Capital Semester

Spend a semester interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.

The Capital Semester program, sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, includes a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located on Capitol Hill. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/04/internship-opportunity-capital-semester.html

[2] Internship Opportunity with Cong. Luke Messer 

The information session is over, but there is still time to apply for an internship with Cong. Luke Messer. Internship opportunities are available in Muncie, Richmond, Shelbyville, and Washington DC.


For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-info-session-cong-luke.html
 

[3] Internship Opportunity with Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank is seeking interns to collect data in a hunger study.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/03/internship-opportunity-with-second.html

 

[4] Internship Opportunity with Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association

 

The Wes-Del Baseball and Softball Association has internship opportunities for students interested in chairing the concessions committee.

For more information: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/02/internship-opportunity-with-wes-del.html 

 

[5] Career Center Resources

The Career Center has a wealth of resources to help you in your search for internships and permanent employment.

Here is how you can learn more about Career Center services:

Visit the Career Center website at:
http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/CareerCenter.aspx

The Career Center website lists the resources available at the Career Center, has a calendar of upcoming events, and lists contact information for key personnel who can help you with your career  plans. You can browse the website to get an idea of the resources available to you.

While you can learn a little by browsing the website, to fully utilize the Career Center’s resources you should consult with Career Center staff. You can visit the Career Lab in Lucina 235,  where there are staff members who can show you how to use the databases and other resources.

You can also contact Dr. Joe Goodwin (j212goodwin@bsu.edu) at the Career Center. Dr. Goodwin is the Career Center advisor for students in the College of Sciences and Humanities (that’s you) and will be glad to discuss your career plans with you.

If you don’t use the Career Center you’re limiting your prospects for a successful internship or career search.

[6] Upcoming Career Center Workshops

The Career Center is hosting several upcoming workshops of interest to students seeking internships or permanent employment.

For a list of topics, dates, times, and locations: http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2013/04/career-center-workshops-april-2013.html

[7] 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.

Career Center Workshops - April 2013

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 8, 2013
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 9, 2013
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for success
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

How to market your skills
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Writing winning resumes
Date: April 10, 2013
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 11, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Marketing your student employment experience 
Date: April 12, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Alternative career paths: Government, green jobs, nonprofit 
Date: April 17, 2013
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Writing winning resumes
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

Interviewing for success
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Bracken Library 104

How to network and build professional relationships
Date: April 24, 2013
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Bracken Library 104 

For more information about these workshops, contact the Career Center, 765-285-1522 or www.bsu.edu/careers