La Follette School 2018 Spring Career Services Kickoff February 2, 2018 Steven Kulig

The job market is great! Of 37 2017 graduates, 33 entered the workforce, 4 sought additional degrees 94% (31 of 33) of graduates entering the job market have jobs 6-months post- graduation

Successful searches start now! LFS spring semester programming New/Updated resources Campus-wide events Search strategies Resource reminders Building stronger career services capacity at LFS (we need your feedback)

LFS Professional Development Events Events so far… Salary Negotiation Workshop Audit and Fiscal Bureau Site Visit CSG Justice Center Brown Bag LFS Alumni & Friends Reception Events still to come…

New/Updated Resources Career Development Website New Icons Professional Development vs. Career Search More changes to come MIPA Alumni/Organization List List of 66 alumni with contact information. Updated! Consultant and Think Tank List 31 alumni working as consultants; 18 at Think Tanks Soon: WI Gov., Non-Profit, Education contact list New LFS LinkedIn School Page Graduate Assistantship Resources NASPAA Conference Takeaways Building better teams Importance of Interpersonal skills in the workplace NASPAA – Volcker Alliance Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 11 Slide 12

Campus events: Gov’t careers SuccessWorks Events Calendar SuccessWorks Facebook Page 2/6: Spring 2018 Career & Internship Fair 2/13: Get Your Internship Together 2/16: Getting starting with Jobs & Internships in WI Gov. Agencies 2/20: Getting Started with Jobs & Internships in Fed. Agencies 2/27: Write a Winning Federal Resume La Follette Online Calendar Bulletin Boards at La Follette! International-specific board General boards downstairs Straight downstairs – LFS and highlighted events Front door bulletin boards

International Resources International Internship Program (IIP) IIP Database ISS Services International Events Calendar UW’s GoinGlobal – Sign in through IIP site International Internship Program – A lot of their work is with undergrads, but you might want to explore their website if you are interested in an international internship. IIP Database allows you to search for open internships. Again, many may be geared towards undergrads ISS services (International Student Services) – Take a look at these resources if you have specific questions about working as an international student Visa question:

Other campus resources Grad School Office of Professional Development Discover PD BadgerBridge

Great-looking jobs WI Legislative Audit Bureau – 2/16 WI Legislative Fiscal Bureau – 2/9 Research Associate – J-PAL South Asia – open Research Associate – Busara Center for Behavioral Economics – open Manager of International Trade Programs, NASDA (National Association of State Departments of Agriculture) - open

Great-looking internships Performance Management Intern – City of Madison – 2/13 Transportation Policy Fellowship – Eno Center for Transportation – 3/9 Research Intern – EduCARE India – Open Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program Deadline 3/5 SAAIP – Student status verification form. You can send this to me.

Summer Policy Learning Experience Call for applications will be sent via email in early March What are the requirements? Must secure approved work/internship experience (approved by Steve) Must enroll in 1-3 credits of PA 827 during 8-week summer session How are awards distributed? Depends each year on supply and demand Prioritize experiences outside of WI (international, large cities with high relocation costs) Prioritize unpaid or low-paid experiences Distributed on rolling basis until funds run out Student loan implications

Search strategies Treat it like a class LSSA Job Club Block off time on your calendars Set SMART goals LSSA Job Club LFS Career Services Web Site Make an appointment w/Steve Job club: support and motivation from classmates SMART – Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, Time-Based

Are you networking? Informational interviews Mentoring program

Professional Development Resource Reminders Career Services Website Letters of Recommendation Request Etiquette Networking Application Materials Interviewing General Etiquette

Questions? We will be sending out surveys about your summer and post-graduation plans at the end of the semester. Thanks in advance for keeping us informed in the meantime! What services are most helpful? What are greatest service needs?