1. La Follette School 2016 Spring Career Services Kickoff February 3, 2016 Hilary Shager

2. The job market is great! 98% of graduates entering the job market have jobs 6-months post

3. Successful searches start now! LFS spring semester programming Campus-wide events Exciting job and internship opportunities Search strategies Building stronger career services capacity at LFS (we need your feedback)

4. Madison Site Visits Legislative Audit Bureau – Thursday, February 11, 10-11:30AM – RSVP: Bridget Pirsch (pirsch@lafollette.wisc.edu)pirsch@lafollette.wisc.edu – 22 E. Mifflin, Suite 500 WI Dept. of Health Services Other ideas? – Legislative Fiscal Bureau – City of Madison – Nonprofit visit here

5. La Follette in Milwaukee Save the date: Thursday, March 31 st All-day event – 3 job sites – Luncheon – Networking reception Working with undergrads, too Sign-up information coming soon

6. Campus events: Gov’t careers CIA Info Session – Feb. 12, 11:30am-1:30pm, Union South Marie Koko’s Gov’t Workshop Series – Find & Apply for Federal Jobs and Internships Friday, Feb. 19, 12-1pm, Union South – Find & Apply for State Jobs and Internships Friday, Feb. 26, 12-1pm, Union South – Getting Started with Federal Internships Friday, Feb. 26, 3-4pm, 120 Middleton Bldg. – Write a Winning Federal Resume Friday, March 4, 12-1pm, Union South

7. Campus events: International International Careers workshop (L&S) – Thurs., Feb. 4, 3:30-4:30, Union South International Internship Program – Coffee with a Diplomat (Robert Neus) Thurs., 2/11, 2-3pm, 260 Bascom – Opportunities in Europe, Japan, Latin America & Spain (see flyer) – IIP Database: http://internships.international.wisc.edu/internshi ps/database/ http://internships.international.wisc.edu/internshi ps/database/ New Student Advisor at ISS, Tracee Senti

8. Other campus events Spring Career and Internship Fair – Thurs., Feb. 11, 4-8pm, Kohl Center Grad School Office of Professional Development – Improv to Improve Teaching & Communication Feb. 10, 4:30-6:30, Union South – Changing Models of Scholarly Publishing Feb. 19, 11am-12:30pm, Pyle center Career Exploration Center (Cross-College Adv.) – Careers in Clean Energy Wed., Feb. 17, 3-4pm, 6 Ingraham Hall – What Can You Do with a Degree in Economics? Thurs., April 7, 3-4pm, 6 Ingraham Hall

9. Great-looking jobs State jobs – WI Legislative Audit Bureau (2/26) – WI Dept. of Children & Families, Program & Policy Analyst-Adv., Division of Safety & Permanence Data & Analytics Section (2/11) Hot off the presses: WCER-VARC! (2/11) https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/career- development/employment/job-postings https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/career- development/employment/job-postings We need more international opportunities

10. Great-looking internships https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/career- development/internships/postings Public Policy Institute of CA (2/8) Congressional Budget Office (DC) Summer Affirmative Action Internship Program – City of Madison (4/8) – State (3/4)

11. 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 Hilary) – 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

12. Search strategies See handout for suggestions Treat it like a class – Block off time on your calendars – Set SMART goals Start a job club LFS Career Services Web Site: https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/career- development https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/career- development Make an appointment w/Hilary

13. Are you networking? LFS Alumni & Friends reception – Thursday, February 4, 5-7pm – Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St. WI Women in Government reception – Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5-7pm – Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Policy After Work Series (PAWS) – Yet TBD; ideas? Informational interviews Mentoring program – LFS – Pilot with L&S Career Services

14. 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!

15. Seeking feedback Trying to build additional career services capacity at LFS – Administrator position What services are most helpful? What are greatest service needs?