Careers in International Affairs

Informationen zum Autor Laura E. Cressey was formerly the internship coordinator at the Masters of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. She has worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, and is currently an employee of the Department of State. Barrett J. Helmer and Jennifer E. Steffensen are graduates of the Masters of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University. Klappentext Suitable for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multi-national corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and non-governmental organizations, universities, and more, this book includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from junior and senior professionals in these fields. Zusammenfassung Suitable for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multi-national corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and non-governmental organizations, universities, and more, this book includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from junior and senior professionals in these fields. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Laura E. Cressey I. Strategies 1. Preparing for Your Career Education, Coursework, and Internships Laura E. Cressey Overseas Experience Jennifer E. Steffensen Notes from the Field: Gaining Overseas Experience Through the Peace Corps Michael Brannagan Considering Graduate School Barrett J. Helmer Considering a Fellowship Maryam Hensen 2. Marketing Yourself Resumes and Cover Letters Lisa A. Keathley Personal Narrative and Online Presence Anne M. Steen and Nicolette Pizzitola Networking Laura E. Cressey Interviewing Anne M. Steen II. The International Job Market: Types of Employers 3. The United States Government Career in the Executive Branch Nicole Melcher Notes from the Field: Department of Energy Rhiannon Davis Notes from the Field: Presidential Management Fellow Karen Courington Careers in the US Foreign Service Lisa Kubiske Notes from the Field: US Foreign Service Robin Dunnigan Careers on Capitol Hill Brent Woolfork Notes from the Field: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mary DeBree Careers in Development Agencies Taylor Stager Notes from the Field: USAID Alexandra Riboul Careers in Intelligence David A. Gutschmit 4. International Organizations Careers in the United Nations Izumi Nakamitsu Notes from the Field: UN Office on Drugs and Crime Cheikh Ousmane Toure Careers in International Organizations Outside the UN Ernest J. Herold Notes from the Field: International Organization for Migration Shilpa Nadhan Careers in International Financial Institutions Alexandra Pugachevsky Notes from the Field: International Finance Corporation Thomas Pellerin 5. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Careers in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance NGOs David A. Weiss Notes from the Field: Pact, Inc. Maggie Dougherty Careers in Democracy and Human Rights NGOs Courtney C. Radsch Notes from the Field: National Democratic Institute Sarah Moran Careers in Public Health, Educational, and Environmental NGOs Sharon Rudy and Suzanne Petroni Notes from the Field: Center for Clean Air Policy Michael Comstock 6. International Banking and Finance Careers in International Banking Hernan Narea Notes from the Field: Barclays Richard Gallivan 7. International Business Private Sector Changes Since 2008 Barrett J. Helmer Careers in Multinational Corporations Miguel Estien Notes from the Field: Target Corporation Jill Johnson Entrepreneurship Sloan Mann Notes from the Field: CrowdHall Jordan Menzel Careers in Contracting Rich Millies Notes from the Field: CENTRA Technology, Inc. Mathew Cahill Caree...

Autorentext

Laura E. Cressey was formerly the internship coordinator at the Masters of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. She has worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, and is currently an employee of the Department of State.

Barrett J. Helmer and Jennifer E. Steffensen are graduates of the Masters of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University.

Klappentext

Careers in International Affairs, now in its ninth edition, is the essential resource and job-hunting guide for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multi-national corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and non-governmental organizations, the media, think tanks, universities, and more. The book's directory profiles more than 250 employers; the book also includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from junior and senior professionals in these fields. Careers in International Affairs also offers advice on academic paths that will prepare students for demanding international careers and guidance on how to write resumes, interview for jobs, network, and maintain your online profile. Published in cooperation with the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Careers in International Affairs will remind job seekers that it is never too early--or too late--to consider the realm of opportunities that await them throughout the world.

Zusammenfassung
Suitable for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multi-national corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and non-governmental organizations, universities, and more, this book includes insightful testimonies about what these careers are really like from junior and senior professionals in these fields.

Inhalt

Preface Laura E. Cressey I. Strategies 1. Preparing for Your Career Education, Coursework, and Internships Laura E. Cressey Overseas Experience Jennifer E. Steffensen Notes from the Field: Gaining Overseas Experience Through the Peace Corps Michael Brannagan Considering Graduate School Barrett J. Helmer Considering a Fellowship Maryam Hensen 2. Marketing Yourself Resumes and Cover Letters Lisa A. Keathley Personal Narrative and Online Presence Anne M. Steen and Nicolette Pizzitola Networking Laura E. Cressey Interviewing Anne M. Steen II. The International Job Market: Types of Employers 3. The United States Government Career in the Executive Branch Nicole Melcher Notes from the Field: Department of Energy Rhiannon Davis Notes from the Field: Presidential Management Fellow Karen Courington Careers in the US Foreign Service Lisa Kubiske Notes from the Field: US Foreign Service Robin Dunnigan Careers on Capitol Hill Brent Woolfork Notes from the Field: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mary DeBree Careers in Development Agencies Taylor Stager Notes from the Field: USAID Alexandra Riboul Careers in Intelligence David A. Gutschmit 4. International Organizations Careers in the United Nations Izumi Nakamitsu Notes from the Field: UN Office on Drugs and Crime Cheikh Ousmane Toure Careers in International Organizations Outside the UN Ernest J. Herold Notes from the Field: International Organization for Migration Shilpa Nadhan Careers in International Financial Institutions Alexandra Pugachevsky Notes from the Field: International Finance Corporation Thomas Pellerin 5. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Careers in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance NGOs David A. Weiss Notes from the Field: Pact, Inc. Maggie Dougherty Careers in Democracy and Human Rights NGOs Courtney C. Radsch Notes from the Field: National Democratic Institute Sarah Moran Careers in Public Health, Educational, and Environmental NGOs Sharon Rudy and Suzanne Petroni Notes from the Field: Center for Clean Air Policy Michael Comstock 6. International Banking and Finance Careers in International Banking Hernan Narea Notes from the Field: Barclays Richard Gallivan 7. International Business Private Sector Changes Since 2008 Barrett J. Helmer Careers in Multinational Corporations Miguel Estien Notes from the Field: Target Co…