Careers In Government, Education, & Nonprofits

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January 31, 2023 – Upcoming Events, Opportunities & Resources

From the Advisor: 

Um yeah… about that memo…

Hey Hoyas! So yeah… about that memo/email/lack of appointments on Handshake. I feel you. I see you. I know you all have lots of questions about careers and whatnot. So where am I? Why don’t you see appointments?  Well, there are two main reasons for that.

  1. Y’all are on.your.game. I put up appointments, and *snap* like that, they are filled. This is awesome. I just ask that if you have to cancel (it happens), please try to do so, with at least 24 hours notice. Doing so opens up the slot to your fellow Hoyas.
  2. The GEN Fair!! I am full steam ahead trying to get you all some great employer representatives to the February 17th Government, Education & Nonprofit Career Fair. This involves recruiting organizations, dealing with technical issues (Yay!) and lots and lots and lots of communication. But, this is all in service of you folks. These fairs, even online (and perhaps, especially online), are a great way to meet with perspective employers and get your resume to the top of the pile. Oh by the way – you should register!!

Rest assured, that as of February 21, I will have lots more appointments available. Until then, be sure to come in for drop-ins, and also be sure to check out my industry pages on our website.

  • Careers in Government: Includes a high level overview of working in government, as well as some tips/tricks for federal resumes. 
  • Careers in Nonprofits: Includes a high level overview of how to start one’s search. Also, of interest  it includes a handout of some of our most popular think-tank destinations and high-level deadlines for internships
  • Careers in Multi-National Organizations: Right now includes a high level overview of resources available and some handouts on careers at the UN. 
  • International Opportunities: Working and Volunteering abroad, and the various considerations to take when looking for international opportunities. 
  • Careers in Intelligence: A new resource that outlines high level information on what to expect when job hunting within the intelligence community. 
  • Careers in Government Relations: At this point just a quick article on what the field looks like and what are some high level places to turn to look for opportunities. Check out some helpful resources and job boards for careers on the Hill or Hill-adjacent organizations
  • Careers in Education: Be sure to check this page for details on the types of organizations to check out in the field of education, including many post-graduate volunteer opportunities. 

Also – waaaaay down at the bottom of this email in the Resources section are two resources: Federal Government Fellowships & Internships (including timelines for applications) and Popular Government Contractors. Both are wonderful resources to examine as you seek opportunities for this Summer and beyond!

Thank you all, in advance, for your patience. Of course, if there are any urgent needs, feel free to reach out and I can do my best to accommodate you. Until then, hope you all stay dry & warm!


Peace,
Beth

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HOW TO FUND YOUR SUMMER
Tons of summer jobs, which include SUMMER HOUSING and pay, are accepting applications now!  Check out available funding sources on the master document here. 

Funding Your Summer Info Session – RSVP here.
When: Tuesday, Feb 7th at 5:30pm.  
Where: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/99910024271
What: We’ll have reps from Housing, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and more!, talking about how to find summer funding opps.

GU POLITICS FELLOWS OFFICE HOURS
Interested in a 1-on-1 conversation with a GU Politics Fellow? Follow this link to see this week’s schedule for Fellow Office Hours. Office hours will be held in the GU Politics office (Healy G-18) unless stated otherwise.Office hours are only open to Georgetown University community members and fill up quickly. Be sure to schedule your session now!

JOIN GEORGETOWN COLLEGE CAREER CONNECT GROUP
The Georgetown College Career Connect serves as a digital space for current Georgetown College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students and alumni to network and engage with one another in a casual atmosphere. Here, students and alumni can talk through career possibilities, identify related concerns, and develop a general strategy for moving forward. This space will also provide students and alumni with resources, promote career-focused events, and highlight key job and internship opportunities for Georgetown College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students. Join today!

Please note that this is a sampling of jobs and internships with approaching application deadlines. Go to Handshake to see the complete list.

Please note that this is a sampling of jobs and internships with approaching application deadlines. Go to Handshake to see the complete list.

Please note that this is a sampling of opportunities with approaching application deadlines. Go to Handshake to see the complete list.

OPM Guidance Lays Out Vision for ‘Exceptional’ Internship Programs at Agencies

“The Office of Personnel Management and Office of Management and Budget on Thursday issued long-awaited guidance on how agencies can expand their use of internships and ensure more of those opportunities are paid.”

Read the full article by Government Executive here.

HELPFUL JOB BANKS

Nemnet, a national Diversity Recruitment & Consulting Firm, is committed to assisting schools and organizations in the recruitment and retention of diverse teachers, administrators and coaches.  Learn more HERE. 

Popular Government Contractors
Interested in working in the federal space, but not directly for Uncle Sam? Check out this list of popular federal government contractors, and the agencies with whom they work. 

Looking for a new job in the House of Representatives?

The House is not a single employing entity, but rather it consists of several hundred individual employing offices, which are always hiring, and are looking for your resume! You can submit your resumes below:

Republican offices: housegopjobs.com
Democrat offices: https://www.majorityleader.gov/jobs

U.S. House of Representatives Resume Bank
Looking for an easy way to explore all the internships offered at the House of Representatives? The House Resume Bank provides job seekers with a simple way to submit their resumes for jobs in House offices in Washington, D.C. and across the nation’s congressional districts. 

GU POLITICS OFFICE HOURS

Sign up for Office Hours with a Georgetown University Politics Fellow. This years Fellows are Karoun Demirjian, Katie Harbath, Xochitl Hinojosa, Alex Lundry (MPP’04), Terry McAuliffe (L’84), and Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Follow this link for more information. 

Industry Advisor: 
Beth Schill 
elizabeth.schill@georgetown.edu 
twitter.com/hirehoyas_bethS
linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-schill-81a1765/

Drop-In Appointments:
Drop-ins are in person Monday through Friday from 1pm – 3pm. 

Resources:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters
Networking Skills
Interviewing Skills
What Can I Do with My Georgetown Major?

One on one Appointments: 
Appointments are available via Handshake. Click ‘Career Center,’ then ‘Schedule Appointment,’ then ‘Industry Advising,’ then ‘Government, Nonprofit, and Education’. [If you do not see appointment availability, please check back the following Monday or email careercenter@georgetown.edu.]