1. CAREER SERVICES OFFICE International Education ORIENTATION Presented by the Career Services Office

2. Applying the Education Degree Sectors PreK12& Higher EducationHigher Education Non-Profit Non- Governmen tal Government Consulting Media&Technology Healthcare

3. Function Some examples: Research - Analyst Program management Consultant Administration/Mgmt

4. Salary Depends on: Industry Function Geographic area Your skills, knowledge & qualifications Your negotiation skills

5. IEP Alumni Program Developer and Employment Specialist at Pathway Technology Campus (at IBA and Bunker Hill Community College) Research and Evaluation Associate at Boston Museum of Science Senior Specialist/ Technical Analyst at Academy for Educational Development Senior Project Manager, Global Children's Initiative at Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University World Bank Operations Analyst Program Manager at University of the Middle East Project Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Management Systems International Consultant at Creative Associates International, Inc. Program Manager at International Youth Foundation

6. My Profile Job functions where I think I can enact this impact Industries/Aspects of the Education Sector where I think this function lies Working Identity Mind Map Peace Corp volunteer Looking at higher level impact – wants to move away from direct service Experience in Latin America but does not want to tie to one particular region No research experience Needs a salary of at least 45K Flexible within geographic area but want to be in U.S. - some travel. Researcher/ Analyst Administration/ Management NPO Government or supporting agency Government A University NPO

7. 12 Month Timeline What you need to know to develop your timeline: Preferred sector Hiring practices for this sector Understand your gaps in experience to the function you would like to obtain. Working backwards: –Fill your gaps –Develop your professional relationships –Develop your marketing materials –Practice for your interviews –Reach out to your professional relationships –Apply with expectation that employment will not come immediately

8. Getting Started Office Hours –Working identity review –Resume & cover letter review –How to find contacts in your field of interest –How to find organizations in your field of interest –Salary negotiations Ed.M. Online Resource Center -24/7 Access –International Interest –Gap analysis –Industry overviews –Resume & cover letter samples and advice –Interview tips –Social entrepreneurship resources –Negotiation resources

9. Major Events Career Days – New York and Washington DC Expos – K-12 & Social Impact (Spring) Cross-campus events Outside Career Fairs – e.g. Idealist Non-Profit Career Fairs (www.idealist.org)