Okay, I know I said there would be no newsletter this week because of Fall Break, but...
there is a LOT going on!  Read on for some fantastic opportunities, events, jobs, internships...
                                    ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall 2017 UN Young Professionals’ Career Dinner Series TOMORROW NIGHT!
UNA-NCA invites students and young professionals to participate in its semi-annual Young Professional Career Dinner series.
Thinking about doing research or applying for a Fellowship?  Sign up for CUFR's email listserve and stay on top of opportunities with helpful lists like this!
And find out about opportunities like the...
Pickering Info Session 
Mon. Oct 30 | 12:30PM | Marvin 538
Representatives from The Washington Center will be on campus to talk about the program, what they are seeking in applicants, and to answer student questions.
Job Fair for Justice @ Georgetown University
Tues Nov 7 | 12-2PM
Register here  |  Co-sponsored by GWU/AU/Georgetown
Will you be 21 by end January? Do you speak another lanuage? Are you flexible and adaptable and ready to spend 6 months overseas in a developing country, meeting microloan recipients?
If so, you may qualify to become a Kiva Fellow!  Deadline to apply: Oct 29
                                              EVENTS
What the heck is defense contracting, really?
What do I do with my concentration in Security Policy out there in the real world?  Are alphabet soup orgs my only option? Come find out... 
Oct 17 | 12-1PM | RSVP here
Biddle's career has included defense contracting, US military strategic advising in Baghdad and Kabul, authoring award-winning books, teaching, a CFR Fellowship, and even art history (one of his 3 degrees from Harvard!). He enjoys helping students think about their careers, particularly in the broad area of security policy. Come and learn from him, and ask all your questions! 
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Co-sponsored by SIGMA IOTA RHO

Want to go to grad school someday?  | Oct 18 | 6-7:30PM
Come hear panelists talk about their experience and what to consider when you are deciding. Should you do an MAIA? Maybe a JD/IA? Or a IA/MBA? What about MPP or MPA? Where? When? How?
Freshmen and sophomores--come learn about 5 year programs!  

The GW Hatchet Conference TOMORROW! 11AM-3PM
Leading industry professionals in the journalism field will convene to share invaluable industry wisdom with the student journalism community.
Career Paths in Education Oct 17 | 6-7PM
This event is for students interested in education, teaching, policy, and other areas related to education. Co-sponsored with Students for Education Reform GW. 
The Job Search in China (in Mandarin) Oct 17 | 1-2:30PM
I know I'm supposed to "network," but how? When? Where?  And why? Do I really have to?
Fact #1: (You've heard it...) Networking is the best way to get a job.
Fact #2: Building your network is not just about the elevator pitch, i.e. being able to interest someone in your experience and capabilities in a short amount of time.
Fact #3: What it IS ultimately about is building relationships that will support your career process for the short and long term. 
Fact #4: A perfect opportunity to practice is coming up next week!
interact with GW alumni, parents and current GW students to increase your own network.  In short--come eat some food and have a conversation or two with alums who are coming ready and willing and eanting to meet you!  Can't get a better setup than that for practicing your networking skills.
Want guidance and tips prior to the event? Come to Marvin 309 at 4PM
Hear from GW Career Coaches, who will go over 
the basics and get a chance to practic, is you'd like!  http://go.gwu.edu/colonialsnetworking Light appetizers and refreshments will be served | Business attire preferred Co-sponsored with GW Alumni Relations.
How to get better grades! 
Your GPA is pretty important for landing some first jobs.  So how can you improve your grades?
Yet more research came out this week with an answer: put your phone as far away from you as possible when you are studying...see more here and here
                                JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Click here for JOBS/INTERNSHIPS NOT in Handshake

SAMPLING of JOBS in 
GlobalGiving Long-Term Field Traveler
(need Japanese, Portugese or Spanish)
GlobalGiving
The Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development
(OECD, in Paris)
 promotes policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
Want to learn more in a 1-on-1 appointment? Grab a spot on their Employer-in-Residence day here at GW.
Oct. 24
(See FAQ just below if you're having any problems "applying" for a slot!)

SAMPLING of INTERNSHIPS in
Spring Research Interns - Japan Chair
Spring Research Intern
Energy and National Security Program 
CSIS
Spring Research Intern
Center for Applied Strategic Learning, NDU
InternMaternal and Child Survival Program
Jhpiego

handshake FAQ of the Week!
"You said in your newsletter that a State Dept (or CIA or Peace Corps or...) rep is on campus for 1-on-1 student meetings--how do I get a spot?"
That's called an Employer-in-Residence (EiR), and here is how you get yourself into one of those precious slots!
Fall semester is almost halfway over...what are you waiting for?
Set up a complete Handshake profile today!

Download the new student app, then find, favorite and apply for internships and jobs on the go!
And make your profile public so employers can find you!
Complete your Handshake Profile
ELIZABETH BOESEN | Industry Career Coach

Questions: eboesen@gwu.edu
Appointment: 
Handshake

Drop In Hours: ESIA 3rd floor, Thurs 11AM-1PM


About this newsletter

The primary goal of this newsletter is to provide timely reminders & key info for undergraduate students, primarily in CCAS & ESIA, interested in careers in international affairs sectors (e.g. diplomacy, development, intelligence, policy). It is sent on a weekly or as-needed basis by Elizabeth Boesen, Industry Career Coach for IA in the GW Center for Career Services. Information included here may be subject to change. This newsletter should NOT replace your use of networking ;-), Handshake, reading the weekly OCI e-newsletter (to subscribe, email ocr@gwu.edu) or regularly checking USAJOBS, other job boards, and organizational websites.
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