http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers Just another blogs.middlebury.edu weblog Fri, 29 May 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FACT #1: 85% OF FEDERAL JOBS ARE NOT IN WASHINGTON D.C. FACT #2: STUDENTS CAN USE A LITTLE-KNOWN PROGRAM TO CONVERT THEIR FEDERAL INTERNSHIP TO A FULL TIME JOB. FACT #3: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS 1,000’s OF TALENTED PROFESSIONALS AND WILL BE HIRING SOON. (SEE ARTICLES AT BOTTOM) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Finding Opportunities in the Federal ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/29/guide-to-federal-employment-opportunities/ Several international policy students have asked for a simpler header design on the eFolio online portfolio, indicating that the current Monterey Institute header is too large and too busy. Well, that new header has arrived! With thanks to Kristen Byers and the folks at eFolio, we have a new header ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/29/new-eportfolio-header-design/ Check out this invaluable list of job search sites, articles and directories compiled recently by Sabrina Atwater and Tate Miller! You can also find more of these types of resources on the Moodle Advising Course. Some Job Search Engines/Listings to Try JuJu Philanthropy News Digest ReliefWeb (humanitarian assistance) Opportunities in Public Affairs NextBillion (Development through enterprise) Corporate ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/29/more-online-tips-resources-and-search-engines-than-you-can-shake-a-stick-at/ The Policy Career Development and Special Programs team wants to celebrate your professional development successes with you. We would also love to hear from you if you’re still working on your plans for this summer and would like some support and guidance. Please take just a few moments to fill ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/12/last-chance-to-win-free-groceries-summer-professional-development-survey/ Everyone knows the grim news — unemployment in the United States has jumped to 8.5 percent, a 25-year high, and is racing toward double digits. Since November, the nation has lost more than three million jobs. But not everyone knows the brighter side to the equation: deep in the maw of ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/12/ny-times-bright-spot-in-downturn-new-hiring-is-robust/ Hear details about Fulbright programs directly from the people who run them! As you may know, the US Fulbright program website is comprehensive but sometimes confusing and overwhelming. Here's a way to get a lot of information about what's new to the program in a quick and easy format. http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/12/fulbright-site-now-contains-podcasts/ Check out the latest additions to the Moodle Advising Course: Links to two online Middlebury career resources, the "Careers in the Common Good" newsletter and the "Immediate Job Openings" page of the Middlebury website, which contains positions for those with a few years of professional experience A Resource section on Social Entrepreneurship A ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/12/whats-new-on-the-moodle-advising-course-site/ Community Foundation for Monterey County, Lead Program Assistant, Management Assistance Program *This is a paid summer opportunity that could lead into a fall semester workstudy position. The Leadership Development Program Assistant (LEAD PA) for the Management Assistance Program (MAP) assists with the Leadership Education and Development program, which will provide professional development ... http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/05/12/last-minute-summer-internship-opportunities/ May 1st-May 8th _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday May 5th, 2009 What: “Running One MIIS” Open Session on Advancement; Facilitator - Beth McDermott When: Tue May 5 12pm – 1:30pm Where: McCone Board Room Description: Part of a series of open meetings for the MIIS community to ask questions and provide input on reorganization and integration changes. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/04/30/career-events-and-important-speakers-10/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something! --Henry David Thoreau _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://blogs.middlebury.edu/policymgmtcareers/2009/04/30/inspirational-quote-of-the-week-15/