Next Week in Career Services, March 2nd
Index
1. Upcoming Workshop
2. Employer Info Sessions
3. Summer Internships
4. Grad Week
5. Political Leadership
6. Congressional Budget Office Internship
7. Hot Jobs
8. Job Fair Tip
1. Upcoming Workshop
Finding an Internship
March 2, Monday 5:30 - 7 p.m. SUB I, Room 348
For a complete list of workshops and events visit our calendar.
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2. Employer Information Sessions
Find out more about working for these organizations at these employer
information sessions:
The Fund for the Public Interest
March 2, Monday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. SUB I, Room 348
March 3, Tuesday 10 - 11 a.m. & 4 - 5 p.m.
Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Center
March 5, Thursday 1 - 2:30 p.m. SUB I, Room 348
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3. Available: 13 full-time summer internships with Fedbid!
Meet Monday, March 2 in SUB I, Room 348 from 12 - 1 p.m. to find out more
about being a Market Specialist Intern with Fedbid.
What is FedBid?
* The Buyer-Driven Online Marketplace where your tax dollars buy the
things that keep our government running, from laptops and nuclear
detection devices to catfish, clothing and nearly anything else you can
imagine.
* A dynamic tool used by buyers to post what they need and by sellers to
submit multiple real-time bids that drive costs down and save time and
money - as in hundreds of millions of tax dollars every year!
* A fast-paced company that demands grace under pressure and rewards those
who can plan for, and react quickly and resourcefully to, any challenge.
* A team focused on superior performance in a working environment that is
uniquely challenging, sometimes tiring, but always fun and fulfilling.
Could You Be a Market Specialist Intern at FedBid? Yes, if you have these
qualities:
* Creativity, energy and drive
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment
* Efficient within constrictive timelines
* Learn quickly and multi-task
* Skilled in creative problem solving
* Detail-oriented and organized
* Team-oriented and constructive
* Skilled in online research
Please RSVP by Friday, February 27.
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4. May and August Graduates
Mason is working to improve your Grad Week experience. Please take a few
moments to let us know your preferences for activities during Grad Week by
taking this 18-question survey.
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5. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
Deadline: Monday, March 2
Are you interested in politics? Do you plan to run for political office
one day?
Do you want to have a better understanding of state and local government?
Are you looking for something productive to do with your summer?
If yes then take 30 minutes to apply to the Sorensen Institute for
Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. This program will give
you the opportunity to
• Meet with legislators, lobbyists and top policy makers
• Learn how to lobby for issues you care about
• Develop media relations and campaign skills
• Earn up to 6 credits from UVA for the program
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6. Congressional Budget Office Summer Internship
Deadline: March 2
CBO provides the Congress with the objective, timely and nonpartisan
analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. Interns contribute
to CBO's work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care,
national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income
assistance, regulation and public investment.
Summer internships typically last 10 weeks and include compensation based
on academic level and work experience.
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7. Hot Jobs
Resume Submission Deadline: March 11
Employer: U.S. Census Bureau
Positions: Geographer/Cartographer
IT Specialist
Statistician
Employer: Allion Science & Technology Corporation
Position: Software Design Engineer
Employer: Sage Point Financial
Position: Account Executive/Stockbroker Trainee
For full position descriptions and instructions on how to apply log on to
PatriotJobWeb.
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8. Job Fair Tip: Dress Professionally
Get ready for this semester's Internship & Job Fair on March 18 & 19 by
picking out your outfit now. Not sure what to wear? Get some tips on
dressing for success.
Internship & Job Fair
March 18 &19
JC, Dewberry Hall
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