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Careers in International Affairs
432 pp., 6 x 9 Paperback ISBN: 9781589011991 () March 2008 LC: 2007027135 Sales Rights: World EXPLORE THIS TITLE DescriptionTable of Contents Reviews |
Careers in International Affairs
Eighth Edition
Maria Pinto Carland and Candace Faber, Editors
Careers in International Affairs, now in its eighth edition, is the ultimate job hunting guide for anyone hoping to work in the U.S. government, international organizations, business, or nonprofits. This thoroughly revised edition provides up-to-date descriptions and data about careers in the global workplace and how to find them—along with nearly 300 organization profiles.
In addition to a remarkably broad and deep list of organizations and contacts, Careers in International Affairs offers insight and guidance from a career counselor, a graduate student, and practitioners in the international affairs community on networking, interviewing, finding a mentor, and choosing the best graduate school. The book also presents numerous firsthand perspectives on various career sectors from those who have found their own international niche—from young professionals to senior policymakers. It is designed to encourage international job seekers to think about what they know and what talents they have to offer, to widen their horizons and reveal all the possibilities, to help them realize that the future could hold several careers, and to remind them that it is never too early—or too late—to consider the variety of options that await them around the world. Careers in International Affairs is published in cooperation with Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, the oldest and largest school of international affairs in the United States. Maria Pinto Carland is counselor to the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University. She was an administrator at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and University of Toronto; a curatorial assistant at the Metropolitan Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario; and program officer at the US-United Nations Association and Foreign Policy Association. Candace Faber is a 2007 graduate of the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University, where she also served as editor-in-chief of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. She is a political officer with the United States Foreign Service.
Reviews
"An invaluable resource to those students who are eager to use their international relations training productively. It is respected by those who teach, those who employ, and those who want jobs . . . a trifecta!"—Madeleine K. Albright, Michael and Virginia Mortara Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy, Georgetown University; former US Secretary of State "I wish I had this book when I started my career. It is full of sound advice on how to build your vision and serve others in the process."—Allan E. Goodman, President & CEO, Institute of International Education "This book is extremely useful for students with an international affairs focus, particularly those interested in careers like my own that bridge the public and private sectors. It is essential reading for anyone contemplating an international career."—Jay Collins, CEO, Public Sector Group, Citi Table of Contents Preface Part I: Strategies 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS JOB MARKET Maria Pinto Carland 2 INTERVIEWING Maria Pinto Carland 3 NETWORKING Maria Pinto Carland 4 FINDING AND WORKING WITH A MENTOR Maria Pinto Carland 5 CHOOSING A GRADUATE SCHOOL Candace Faber Part II: Types of Employers 6 THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Careers in the U.S. Government Matthew McManus Careers in the U.S. Foreign Service Maura Harty Reflections on Joining the Foreign Service Yvonne Gonzales Careers on Capitol Hill Denis McDonough Careers in Intelligence Analysis Volko F. Ruhnke Introduction to the Presidential Management Fellows Program Robert F. Danbeck A Presidential Management Fellow Looks Back Beth Flores 7 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Careers in International Organizations Jorge Chediek Starting Out at the United Nations Alf Ivar Blikberg 8 BANKING Careers in Banking Jeff Bernstein Getting Started in Banking Jae Lee 9 BUSINESS Careers in Business Karla Sullivan Bousquet 10 BUSINESS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS Careers in Business-Related Organizations Jonathan Huneke Getting Started in Business—Government Relations Stephen Ziehm 11 CONSULTING Careers in Consulting Lindsey Tyler Argalas 12 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF Careers in International Development Kristi Ragan Careers in Relief Patricia L. Delaney 13 NONPROFIT AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Careers in Nonprofits Denis Dragovic 14 RESEARCH INSTITUTES Careers in University Research Institutes Elizabeth Gardner Getting Started in Research Institutes Emile El-Hokayem Index |
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