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CEU Careers Newsletter, November 14, 2019, Issue No. 17
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Welcome to the Monthly CEU Careers Newsletter!
Watch this space to learn about useful resources, career-related events, and job and internship vacancies of potential interest.
In addition to the newsletter, be sure to make use of a variety of sources when researching vacancies and planning for the future. You can find hundreds in the CEU career platform,
career>next.
Our suggestion? Review the information included here in order to learn about positions and organizations that might be relevant for you either now or in the future, and to discover the requirements sought by potential employers in terms of skills, experience, and knowledge.
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BE PROACTIVE ABOUT YOUR CAREER PLANNING!
Do you want to take a proactive approach to your career planning? Need some help?
By participating in the SPARK YOUR CAREER program, you will get a clear roadmap that helps you keep your career planning on track. You will gain the skills
to approach career planning with confidence and e
xpand your knowledge of career opportunities
. You will
d
evelop application materials that tell your professional story and help you transform
your CEU experience into
impact and success. A
s a bonus, you will be awarded a certificate
from our office.
Learn more and join the program by clicking
here!
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CHECK OUT THE INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWS!
This fall,
the Career Services Office will publish a series of interviews featuring the internship experiences of students from different departments. This series gives you the chance to see what it is like to intern in different sectors, organizations, and geographical locations.
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DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS!
Do you want quick feedback on your application materials? Need interview tips and tricks? Perhaps some networking advice? Or just crave a snack? The CEU Career Services Office offers quick career advice with a side of popcorn every Wednesday (except on holidays) from 12:30 to 14:30. Location: Budapest, N11 409, Vienna, QS 51 C-116
Working in the field of political risk requires excellent research and analytical skills and strong communication and writing skills. Regional and/or country-specific expertise is also frequently sought in this field, as is the ability to think creatively regarding possible future scenarios. Learn more during a special session led by
Otilia Dhand,
who currently serves as a Senior Vice President with Teneo Risk Advisory and has 10+ years of experience in the field. Register
here
. Date and location: Tuesday, November 19, 12:45-13:30, Budapest,
N15 103 Tiered,
Vienna, QS D-211
Join us for a panel discussion about pursuing a career in the field of arts and culture. This is a chance to learn about the career paths of professionals working in cultural diplomacy, museums, independent curating, and publishing. In Vienna, an informal reception will follow the discussion. Register
here.
Date and location: Thursday, November 21, 17:45-18:45, Vienna, Q51 C-210, Budapest, N15 203
Participating in a traineeship with an EU institution is an excellent way to consolidate and expand professional skills and knowledge while learning about the inner workings of a specific EU body.
Join the Careers in EU session and hear from CEU alumna
Zsofia Patkai-Kiss (INTR '18), who is currently conducting a "blue-book" traineeship with the European Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion. She will share information about the experience of applying to the program and working as a trainee at the European Commission. Register here. Date and location: Monday, November 25, 12:45-13:30, Budapest N15 101, ViennaQS 51 D-211
Internship Support Program (ISP) Info Sessions - Internship Funding
Join CEU's
Academic Cooperation and Research Office (ACRO)
and the
Career Services Office (CSO)
for an info session about two competitive internship funds aimed at providing support to students who find internships that will allow them to gain relevant professional experience. Learn about eligibility and evaluation criteria as well as upcoming application deadlines. We are offering this info session on two different days/times
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Choose the one that works best with your schedule and register by clicking on the session of your choice, below.
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AT AND BEYOND CEU
CEU alumna
Maria Stanisheva (POLS '03) is a film director/producer and founder of ANIMADOCS, an independent film production house based between NYC and Paris. She will present a case-study of her experience working in various formats to create art for social change. The workshop will open up a debate about the practicalities behind film production and ways in which students can summarize and present their projects for an audience beyond the academic world. Date and location: Tuesday, November 26, 17:30-19:00, Budapest, N15 106
Volunteering Opportunities
Civic engagement is a good way to explore careers, apply coursework, fulfill personal values, and develop meaningful relationships and partnerships. To encourage participation and volunteering, CEU offers Commitment to Civic Engagement recognition to community members according to the level of volunteer hours served. To learn more about the CEU Community Engagement Office's activities and how you can be involved, visit their website and join their Facebook group here.
The organizers of the Women in Data Science Budapest Conference are looking for a Junior Speaker to give a 15-minute talk in front of 400+ conference participants. Qualified candidates must identify as a woman and possess proven data science expertise and the ability to present research, tools, or models used in data science and AI for business or academia. See the full details here. To learn more about the conference in general, follow the event on Facebook.
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is expanding its presence in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and nearby areas. To hire new consultants, BCG is organizing an Interview Day in Budapest. Native Hungarian and fluent English required. Submit your
online application by November 15.
MSCI
is hosting an Open Day on Wednesday November 27 in Budapest.
Students have the possibility to learn about the daily work of a number of different teams dealing with topics ranging from quant finance to the role of environmental, social, and governance factors in the financial industry. As places are limited, all applications are evaluated based on the applicants' profiles and relevance of study. Apply here before November 22.
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career>next HIGHLIGHTS:
INTERNSHIPS | TRAINEESHIPS | FELLOWSHIPS
World Resources Institute (WRI) India
is seeking interns to work with and support their Air Quality Program in Delhi or Mumbai. WRI India welcomes applications from self-motivated, smart, detail oriented, and highly organized individuals. A master's degree in environmental science/environmental engineering preferable. Knowledge of Python and GIS required. Deadline: Open until filled
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is currently accepting applications for legal, policy analyst, and technologist
internships for summer 2020. Applicants should have an interest in internet and technology policy, civil liberties and/or human rights law as well as strong research and writing skills, the ability to take initiative, and a strong academic record.
Deadline: Rolling
Independent Diplomat (ID) is seeking
three paid interns to work remotely (for at least three days per week) on its Climate and/or Rohingya projects until at least mid-February 2020. One intern will be particularly focused on providing
media and social media support, while the others will assist with
research and administrative tasks. Successful applicants will demonstrate knowledge or experience relevant to Myanmar/Burma and the Rohingya or on climate diplomacy. Those interested in the media/social media role should ideally have experience in doing similar work
Deadline: Rolling
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Safer World's
China Program is looking for a
graduate research intern
to conduct research on China's role and impact in conflict-affected and fragile countries. Valid permission to work in Austria, master's degree in international relations/politics, and a good overview of current international relations issues are required together with rigorous analytical skills. Experience of working in at least one of Saferworld's focal regions is considered an advantage. Deadline: November 18
UN Women
has an opening for a
Refugee Response Programme Management Intern
to be based in Ankara, Turkey. University studies in social sciences, public administration, gender studies, political science, international development, or other relevant subjects is required together with basic knowledge of and experience in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in the development and/or humanitarian context. Knowledge of results-based planning, monitoring and reporting and/or evaluation is considered an advantage. Deadline: November 18
New Europe College
is offering
fellowship
s
in its
Pontica Magna Program
for the academic year of 2020-2021. These positions are earmarked for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine (other post-soviet countries may also be considered), and Turkey. Candidates must be doctoral students at an advanced stage of their research or hold a PhD. Journalists, media professionals, writers, and artists are also eligible; a PhD is not compulsory in such cases. Deadline, December 6
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career>next HIGHLIGHTS:
JOBS
An advanced degree in international security, nuclear physics, engineering, applied math, computer science, or equivalent is required, together with fluent in English and the ability to conduct research in one or more of the following: French, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu and/or Farsi. Deadline: Rolling
Article 19
has an opening for a
Research Assistant
in their Digital Team, who would ideally work in one of their regional offices (Mexico, Brazil, Senegal, Tunisia, Kenya, or Bangladesh).
A successful candidate will demonstrate aptitude in communications, research and writing, exceptional organization skills, and a desire to creatively design collaborative systems. Excellent command of English required; knowledge of other relevant local languages or additional foreign languages desirable. Deadline: November 17
in Cologne, Germany seeks a committed
Curatorial Assistant for a part-time (20 hours/week) position from 1 December 2019 (or later) to 28 February 2021. High degree of familiarity with contemporary art scenes, extensive experience in producing texts, and familiarity with current political and cultural debates required. In addition to English and German, advanced knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
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Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
has an opening for a part-time
Project Associate
in Data and Tech Politics.
A strong academic background in political science, law, computer science, or the social sciences, and a strong interest in issues at the intersection of technology and democracy, cybersecurity policy, data protection, or technology and regulation are required. Fluency in English is a must, command of German an advantage. Deadline: November 27
The Center for Religious Studies
at
Central European University
invites applications for a
Post-Doctoral Fellow
position
for the second phase of its research project Striking from the Margins (SFM) focusing mainly on Syria and Iraq. The position is for a period of 15 months, beginning as soon as possible, preferably in March 2020. Eligible applicants should have received their doctoral degree less than five years ago and have a record of achievement and promise in a relevant thematic field and discipline as well as extensive experience of the region. Deadline: December 8
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Do you want to see more? Go to career>next
and do a search according to your preferences!
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CAREER ADVICE
On the CEU
Career Knowledge Hub you can find presentations, handouts, and exercises created by the CEU Career Services Office staff to help you with job and internship searches, application materials, interviews, and networking. Resources include: CV/Resume templates, cover letter guidelines, and advice on how to set-up and conduct informational interviews.
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