December 19, 2017
NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS
WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
CAREER UPDATES  
Congrats to the following students and recent graduates with new jobs, internships, or promotions!


Have a career update you'd like to share? Email us at  mspia.careerservices@baruch.cuny.edu
FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

STATE POLICY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2018 | FULL-TIME | PAID | HEALTH BENEFITS ( APPLY BY FEBRUARY 2, 2018)

This fellowship is designed to bring diverse perspectives to state policy debates; make a difference for vulnerable families and communities; and launch careers. Requirements: a) strong academic record b) eligibility to work full-time in the United States for the two-year duration of the program c) must expect to receive a degree before August 1, 2018. Learn more & apply
SOROS EQUALITY FELLOWSHIP | 18 MONTHS FULL-TIME | $100,000 GRANT (APPLY BY DECEMBER 20, 2017)

Calling all emerging mid-career professionals interested in becoming long-term innovative leaders impacting the racial justice field! The fellowship award provides individuals with a grant of $100,000 to support production of an innovative racial justice project over the course of 18 months.  Learn more & apply
DAVID L. BOREN FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY | UP TO $30,000 | (DEADLINE: MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018)

Boren Fellows learn to communicate across cultures, analyze economic, political, religious and societal events from local, national, and global perspectives. In exchange for funding, Boren recipients work in qualifying national security positions in the U.S. federal government for a one year service requirement.  Learn more & apply


CAREER + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS  
Upcoming

SITE VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIO NS | Wednesday, January 17, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | UN Headquarters 

Join us for an exclusive visit to the United Nations including a tour, employment overview, and Q&A with alumni working at the UN. Preference will be given to those students with career goals that match the visit. We will let you know ASAP if your request has been granted. Request to attend

NOTE: T here has been immense interest in this event and we have started a waitlist.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DCAS) INFORMATION SESSION | Tuesday, January 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | NVC Room 14-280

Are you seeking a job with good benefits, where you can make a difference while building a career? The City of New York has more than 80 agencies with 300,000 employees and opportunities from nearly every occupation. Attend this session to learn more about applying for NYC government jobs and becoming a civil servant, including as a Business Promotion Coordinator and Staff Analyst Trainee. Register via CareerConnect
NY STATE EXCELSIOR SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION | Wednesday, January 10,
5:30 - 6:30 pm | 135 E 22nd Street, Room 301

Learn about this exclusive, paid two-year fellowship offering recent graduates of graduate and advanced degree programs training and experience in NYS government. Fellows work full time at executive-branch agencies, advancing operational aspects of large policy initiatives. MPA graduates from September '17, February '18, and June '18 are encouraged to attend. Register via CareerConnect
2018 STUDENT AFFAIRS CONFERENCE AT NYU | Friday, February 16, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
Save the date for next year's Student Affairs Conference to participate in conversations on student engagement, multicultural competence, leadership development, and more. The conference is a collaborative effort between the Division of Student Affairs and the graduate student Association of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP) within the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at NYU's Steinhardt School. Register
QUICK TIP  
It's tempting to put your job search on hold during the holidays, but many organizations are still actively hiring.

 Try these 31 easy (and fun) things you can do to keep your job search going through the end of the year. Do one or all of them (one for each day of the month), and you’ll be ahead of the game come 2018.
For a one-on-one career consultation, make an appointment with a career advisor using Marxe CareerConnect . Additional resources are also available here .
HIGHLIGHTED JOBS
To explore additional opportunities, log on to  Marxe CareerConnect , an exclusive career management tool and online database of jobs, internships, and fellowships for Marxe graduates and alumni.