Announcements
Upcoming: Two Special Professional Development Events
OCS is excited to announce an exclusive small-group workshop on public speaking and presenting (November 29), and a special panel discussion on networking with alumni (December 5).
EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
Tuesday, November 29 – 12:00-2:00pm, OCS Conference Room, IAB 420
Yumiko Shimabukuro, Ph.D.
Participants will gain confidence in communicating key ideas while pursuing career opportunities and developing leadership skills. The workshop leader, a distinguished communicator and Assistant Professor of International and Public Affairs at SIPA, will describe techniques that will enable participants to be proactive and persuasive in a variety of interpersonal and public speaking situations. Topics to be covered include: how to organize and present knowledge, using a communications “hook,” controlling the energy in a room, structuring presentations, conference and panel etiquette, and more.
Enrollment is strictly limited to 15. Participants must arrive on time and commit to attending the full workshop. Latecomers will not be admitted.
HOW TO MAXIMIZE ALUMNI RELATIONSHIPS
Monday, December 5 – 6:30-8:00pm, location TBA
Charles M. Martorana and a diverse panel of alumni
You’ve heard about the importance of networking with alumni in managing your job search. Perhaps you’ve already met some alums, and you’re wondering how to re-connect and seek their assistance. In short — after you shake hands for the first time, what comes next?
For answers and insights, attend this informative and lively panel discussion. Senior management consultant and SIPA alumnus Charles Martorana (MPA 2009) will discuss the how to’s and do’s and don’ts of relationship building with alumni. Along with several experienced SIPA alumni colleagues, Mr. Martorana will talk about what alumni can (and cannot) do for you; some of the constraints that alumni typically face; how to make the most of an alum’s time; making it easy for alums to help you; smart questions to ask in informational meetings; and insights into the hiring process that current students should know.
Presidential Management Fellows Program
The application dates for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program have been announced. The application can be accessed at www.USAJOBS.gov until December 1 (Thursday) at 11:59pm. Directions on applying can be found on www.pmf.gov.
Please note the following changes to the application process:
- The in-person assessment has been eliminated. Finalists will be selected solely on the scores from their online assessment.
- The STEM pilot program has been eliminated, and STEM candidates are now part of the overall program.
- The hiring event will be virtual and will take place in late January or early February.
OCS will be holding an information session about PMF on November 28 (Monday) from 11:00am to 12:00pm in IAB, Room 420.
Free OPM Webinars for Job Seekers
Have you been thinking about applying for employment with the Federal Government? Would you like guidance from experts on preparing a Federal resume or tips on interviewing for Federal jobs?
Join the staff of the Recruitment Policy and Outreach (RPO) division of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for a series of in-depth briefings on these and related topics designed to assist those seeking jobs with the Federal Government.
There is no cost for these sessions and, because they are virtual (online) sessions, you can participate from any location provided you have an Internet connection.
Sessions will be offered monthly. To find out more or to register, click on the event:
The sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn more about the Federal hiring process; however, registration for each event will be limited to 1,500 attendees.
For additional tools and resources, visit the Applicants Tools and Resources link.
Register for Student Headshots
Important Note: All headshot photographs will be distributed electronically via an online photo album on Orgsync. By participating in this event you agree that your headshot photograph can be made visible to all SIPA students, faculty, and staff via Orgsync (along with all the other headshot photographs taken during this event).
Instructions on Applying to Department of Defense (DoD) Internships
To apply for internships within DoD, students should email their cover letter (identifying their agency preference and/ or field of interests as well as their available start dates), resume, and transcripts to Washington Headquarter Services (WHS) at whsvolunteers@mail.mil.
Once these materials have been received, students' applications will be referred to DoD agencies. They will contact applicants who they wish to interview. Students can find additional information about the application process by visiting http://www.whs.mil/careers.
Applicants who want to work within Office of the Under Secretary Defense (OUSD) Policy should specify that on their application as well as their particular area(s) of interest.
Students who have questions about the application process or the internship can contact past Pentagon interns and current ISP second years:
WHS could not specify a particular deadline, but students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to give time to process through the necessary security investigations.
Fall Internship Paperwork Deadline: November 30, 2016
4th Annual Social Entrepreneurship Institute
The 4th annual Social Entrepreneurship Institute will be held on December 2, 2016 (Friday) at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Presented annually by Unite For Sight, the Social Entrepreneurship Institute provides mentoring, guidance, and successful strategies for participants to apply to their work in global health, social entrepreneurship, and international development. In addition to unique interactive sessions by leaders in global health and social entrepreneurship, the Institute also includes a lunch networking reception with the speakers.
Social Entrepreneurship Institute
December 2, 2016 (Friday)
Presented by Unite For Sight
Shubert Theater, New Haven, Connecticut
http://www.uniteforsight.org/institute
Keynote Addresses
- "Wanted: Innovative, Disruptive, Out of the Box Ideas—Risk-Takers Need Not Apply," Jordan Levy, Chief External Relations Officer, Ubuntu Education Fund
- "How Texting is Saving Lives," Nancy Lublin, Founder, Crisis Text Line
Lessons Learned From The Experts
- "Healthcare Social Enterprise: Proven Paths to Failure," David Aylward, Senior Advisor, Global Health and Technology, Ashoka—Innovators for the Public
- "Business Models for Social Enterprises in a Grant-Dominated World," Jason R.L. Kass, Senior Director of Finance, Dimagi, Inc.
- "What it Takes to Lead in Today's Nonprofit Environment," Mark Roithmayr, Chief Development Officer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
What Should You Do With Your Ideas? Navigating Responsible Global Engagement
- "Scaling a New Revenue Model," Jane Aronson, President and CEO, Worldwide Orphans Foundation
- "Narrative Justice: Who Has the Right to Tell Development Stories?" Lisa Russell, Emmy-Winning Filmmaker and Global Health Advocate, Governess Films
- "Growing Better Health: Taking Community-based Models to Scale," Jessie Cronan, Executive Director, Gardens for Health International
Key Strategies in Entrepreneurship
- "Title TBA," Rodney North, Fair Trade, Marketing and Communications Consultant
- "High School Health Hackathon: Involving Young People in Solving Global Health Challenges," Luk Hendrik, San
- "Title TBA," Elizabeth Johansen, Technology & Design for Global Health
Complete details and the Institute schedule can be seen on the Social Entrepreneurship Institute website here.
Unite For Sight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit global health delivery organization that is free of commercial interests and committed to promoting high-quality care for all. The Social Entrepreneurship Institute is presented annually by Unite For Sight. SEI 2016 is Unite For Sight's 4th annual Institute.
J-PAL's Annual Recruitment Drive is Now Open!
November 16, 2016-January 10, 2017
Do you love learning, are a strategic thinker, and are you ready to join a team of supportive, engaging, and fun colleagues?
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and partner organizations seek motivated and skilled professionals for positions hiring now and through the summer of 2017.
J-PAL was established in 2003 as a research center at the Economics Department at MIT. Since then, it has grown into a global network of researchers who use randomized evaluations to answer critical policy questions in the fight against poverty. J-PAL is propelled by a first-rate team dedicated to research, policy, training, and other vital work, supporting J-PAL's mission to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence.
Visit J-PAL Careers to apply.
Applications Now Open for the 2017 St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award
Would you like to present your disruptive ideas to world leaders such as Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund; Dominic Barton, McKinsey & Co.; Professor Niall Ferguson, Harvard University; Jack Ma, Alibaba.com; and Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President Republic of Singapore?
Discuss your ideas with the global elite, create an impact, win CHF 20,000, and enjoy an all-expense-covered trip to Switzerland. Seize the opportunity and qualify as one of 200 "Leaders of Tomorrow" for the 47th St. Gallen Symposium by competing for the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award. Includes the following highlights:
- Participation as "Leader of Tomorrow" in a global forum
- Meet 600 top managers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and scientists from more than 50 nations
- Share your ideas with the symposium's global audience
- Small and intimate gatherings with world leaders, exclusively for the Leaders of Tomorrow
- Meet 200 of the world's brightest young minds from around the world and become a member of a global community
- All expenses paid (travel, board and lodging)
- Broad media coverage
The 47th St. Gallen Symposium will be held from May 3-5, 2017 at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland under the topic, "The Dilemma of Disruption." The St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award is the world's most prestigious essay competition of its kind, giving you the extraordinary opportunity to share your voice and opinion with some of the world's most influential leaders and decision makers.
Have a look at the competition question and requirements here. Register now to receive the latest news and tips, and hand in your essay no later than February 1, 2017.
To get more insights, check out their YouTube video.
For more information, search for SIPAlink Job ID 66071.
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Career Opportunities
JOB, INTERNSHIP, AND FELLOWSHIP POSTINGS
Each week, OCS compiles a list of new job postings from SIPAlink. Please click below to view the Excel spreadsheet and click on the tabs on the bottom of the sheet to view the list of Full-time Jobs, Fellowships, and Internships. You can find these jobs on SIPAlink by entering the Job ID. SIPAlink has hundreds of available opportunities. Please be sure to check both under Full-time and Internship Postings and On-Campus Interviews when doing a search. Please note that only new positions are listed here. For a comprehensive list of open positions, please visit SIPAlink.
Full-time Jobs and Internship Opportunities
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In addition to over 6,900 jobs that OCS posts every year, OCS also pays for subscriptions to online publications to assist you with your internship and full-time job search.
Latest publication information and updated subscription passwords
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Please share your offer/acceptance information with OCS by emailing us at sipa_ocs@sipa.columbia.edu. We'd love to hear from you!
Updates from the Employer Relations Team
- Standard Chartered Bank - One student has accepted a position with Standard Chartered Bank in their New York office.
- KPMG - A May 2017 graduate will be joining KPMG.
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