The Career Center is hosting a series of workshops that will help you in your search for an internship or permanent employment.
For more information or to register for any of these workshops, contact the Career Center.
Writing Winning Resumes
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: Noon-1:00pm
Location: BL 104
Selling Your Skills
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: BL 104
Interviewing for Success
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: BL 104
Friday, September 5, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 29, 2014
Welcome to the August 29, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly 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 session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
[2] Political Science Information Fair
[2] Political Science Information Fair
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship
[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
Internship
coordinators Brad Gideon and Charles Taylor will be hosting internship
information sessions in September, October, and November. 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.
[2] Political Science Information Fair
The Political Science Department will be hosting an Information Fair on September 10 from 4-6pm.
This fair provides you an opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about all opportunities the Political Science Department has to offer, including internships.
Learn more.
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
The Political Science Department will be hosting an Information Fair on September 10 from 4-6pm.
This fair provides you an opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about all opportunities the Political Science Department has to offer, including internships.
Learn more.
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in
September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and
Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then
attend one of these sessions!
[4] Internship opportunity: 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
in conjunction with the Fall
Career Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 17.
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
US
Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship
applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and
Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand
experience working in a United States Senator’s office.
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and
Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball
State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester),
one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a
comprehensive Congressional office experience.
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
Krieg DeVault LLP will hire
two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.
The internship is full-time beginning in early January. Krieg DeVault legislative
interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group
members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
The Indiana Republican Party is seeking volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a
phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you
will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.
[9] 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.
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.
Political Science Information Fair - September 10, 2014
The Political Science Department will be hosting an Information Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Student Center Room 310
This is your opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about:
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Student Center Room 310
This is your opportunity to visit with faculty and learn about:
- Available majors, minors, and other programs of study in political science,
- Legal Studies,
- Graduate programs,
- Internships,
- Scholarship opportunities,
- Bowen Center of Public Affairs and Bowen Institute on Political Participation,
- Careers in Political Science, and Student Organizations
Friday, August 22, 2014
Political Science Career and Internship Newsletter - August 22, 2014
Welcome to the August 22, 2014 edition of the (almost) weekly 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 session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
[2] Internship information session: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[4] Internship opportunity: Indiana General Assembly
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
[9] Receiving academic credit for your internship
[1] Internship information session for Political Science and Legal Studies majors
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.
[2] Internship information session: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
Kasey Kendrick of US Senator Joe Donnelly's office will be on campus on Thursday, August 28, 2014. If you would like to learn more about internship opportunities in Senator Donnelly's Indianapolis or DC offices, then this is your opportunity!
Kasey Kendrick of US Senator Joe Donnelly's office will be on campus on Thursday, August 28, 2014. If you would like to learn more about internship opportunities in Senator Donnelly's Indianapolis or DC offices, then this is your opportunity!
[3] Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in
September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and
Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then
attend one of these sessions!
[4] Internship opportunity: 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
in conjunction with the Fall
Career Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 17.
[5] Internship opportunity: Office of US Senator Joe Donnelly
US
Senator Donnelly’s office is currently accepting internship
applications for the Spring semester session in his Washington, DC and
Indianapolis offices. This is a chance for students to obtain first-hand
experience working in a United States Senator’s office.
[6] Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and
Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball
State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester),
one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a
comprehensive Congressional office experience.
[7] Internship opportunity: Krieg DeVault LLP
Krieg DeVault LLP will hire
two interns for the 2015 Legislative Session.
The internship is full-time beginning in early January. Krieg DeVault legislative
interns will be responsible for assisting Governmental Affairs Practice Group
members with a variety of duties related to the policy making process.
[8] Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
The Indiana Republican Party is seeking volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a
phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you
will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.
[9] 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.
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.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Internship information session: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
Staff members from Congressman Luke Messer's office will be on campus in September and October to discuss internship opportunities in Muncie and Washingon DC. If you would like to learn more these opportunities, then attend one of these sessions!
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Location: NQ 078
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Location: BB 104
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Information about these opportunities is also available online:
http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/internship-opportunity-office-of.html
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Location: NQ 078
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Location: BB 104
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Information about these opportunities is also available online:
http://internpoliscibsu.blogspot.com/2014/08/internship-opportunity-office-of.html
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Political experience opportunity: Indiana Republican Party
Interested in getting experience in a political campaign? Think you might look into a career working on campaigns? The Indiana Republican Party is looking for volunteers interested in learning how a campaign is run while doing a portion of it first hand.
We are looking for volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.
The banks will be held at the Delaware County GOP HQ from 9am-9pm, however you of course will not be expected to stay the full time.
If you are interested please contact Steve Sharp, Field Representative for the Indiana Republican Party at 219-508-9118.
We are looking for volunteers to assist the Republican Candidates at a phone bank being hosted in Delaware County. At these phone banks you will give surveys, as well as urge the constituents come out to vote.
The banks will be held at the Delaware County GOP HQ from 9am-9pm, however you of course will not be expected to stay the full time.
If you are interested please contact Steve Sharp, Field Representative for the Indiana Republican Party at 219-508-9118.
Internship opportunity: Office of Congressman Luke Messer (IN-6)
Ball State Congressional Internship Program
The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester), one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a comprehensive Congressional office experience. Students will be exposed to the contrast between the Muncie and Washington, D.C. offices, giving them a very unique and professionally valuable perspective about the overall function of a Congressional office. Students will also have a tremendous opportunity develop and grow their professional network both in Washington and in Indiana. To apply, please use visit our website: http://messer.house.gov and use our online internship application form, located under the “services” tab. If you have questions, please contact our intern coordinator, Tim Hawkins, by phone (317) 421-0704, or by email Timothy.Hawkins@mail.house.gov. This is a non-partisan internship.
Washington, DC
Students will work full time in the Congressman Messer’s Washington, D.C. office, while earning academic credit from Ball State. They will be exposed to the exciting and up pace culture of Washington, D.C., and will gain valuable professional and academic experience. Interns will be asked to do a variety of tasks including: attending committee hearings, giving guided constituent tours of the Capitol building, answering phones, answering constituent mail, and re- searching legislative issues.
Muncie, IN
Students will work part time (10-15 hours per week) in Congressman Messer’s Muncie office, enabling students, if they so choose, to take a full academic class load at Ball State. Interns will be asked to assist constituent service personnel in a variety of tasks including: organizing district events, answering phones, writing constituent recognitions, research, and assisting with constituent casework. Through this work, interns will ultimately be exposed to some of the intricacies of the federal bureaucracy.
The Ball State 6th Congressional District internship program will be based on a partnership with Ball State University and Congressman Luke Messer’s Office, with goal of providing an exemplary academic and professional opportunities for Ball State students. The internship program will last two consecutive academic semesters (including the summer semester), one semester in the Washington, D.C. office and one semester in the Muncie office, geared towards providing students a comprehensive Congressional office experience. Students will be exposed to the contrast between the Muncie and Washington, D.C. offices, giving them a very unique and professionally valuable perspective about the overall function of a Congressional office. Students will also have a tremendous opportunity develop and grow their professional network both in Washington and in Indiana. To apply, please use visit our website: http://messer.house.gov and use our online internship application form, located under the “services” tab. If you have questions, please contact our intern coordinator, Tim Hawkins, by phone (317) 421-0704, or by email Timothy.Hawkins@mail.house.gov. This is a non-partisan internship.
Washington, DC
Students will work full time in the Congressman Messer’s Washington, D.C. office, while earning academic credit from Ball State. They will be exposed to the exciting and up pace culture of Washington, D.C., and will gain valuable professional and academic experience. Interns will be asked to do a variety of tasks including: attending committee hearings, giving guided constituent tours of the Capitol building, answering phones, answering constituent mail, and re- searching legislative issues.
Muncie, IN
Students will work part time (10-15 hours per week) in Congressman Messer’s Muncie office, enabling students, if they so choose, to take a full academic class load at Ball State. Interns will be asked to assist constituent service personnel in a variety of tasks including: organizing district events, answering phones, writing constituent recognitions, research, and assisting with constituent casework. Through this work, interns will ultimately be exposed to some of the intricacies of the federal bureaucracy.
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