Thursday, October 8, 2009
Federal-Related Event: Wed., October 14th
The Office of Multi-Cultural Student Affairs and University Career Services is hosting an "Interning in the Federal Government" networking panel on Wednesday, October 14th from 5-7 pm. Location is TBD. This is a federal-related event.
Internships at The Children's Inn at NIH
The Children's Inn at NIH is accepting applications for spring internships.
For more information, go to http://www.childrensinn.org/site/c.kkI1KiMXIvF/b.2670679/k.64E4/Employment__Internships.htm
If interested, send your resume to:
Tammy F. Pinson, MS, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
The Children's Inn at NIH
7 West Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 451-9458 (office)
(301) 402-6884 (secure fax)
pinsont@mail.nih.gov
For more information, go to http://www.childrensinn.org/site/c.kkI1KiMXIvF/b.2670679/k.64E4/Employment__Internships.htm
If interested, send your resume to:
Tammy F. Pinson, MS, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
The Children's Inn at NIH
7 West Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 451-9458 (office)
(301) 402-6884 (secure fax)
pinsont@mail.nih.gov
Federal Event: Brown bag sessions on security policy
Attention security and foreign policy junkies. The Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland holds weekly brown bag discussions exploring various facets of national security and its domestic and foreign implications.
Check out the schedule of upcoming sessions at http://cissm.umd.edu/projects/forum.php
(There's one today on "Restoring the Balance: Funding U.S. National Security." It's from 12:15 to 1:30 in 1107 Van Munching Hall)
The sessions will count as federal events, and better yet, you'll woo your future supervisors with your new found insights!
Check out the schedule of upcoming sessions at http://cissm.umd.edu/projects/forum.php
(There's one today on "Restoring the Balance: Funding U.S. National Security." It's from 12:15 to 1:30 in 1107 Van Munching Hall)
The sessions will count as federal events, and better yet, you'll woo your future supervisors with your new found insights!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Federal Government Internships Guide
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
U.S. Representative Mel Watt's office puts out an invaluable annual publication of internship opportunities within the federal government for undergraduate, graduate and law students.
The information within was provided by federal departments and agencies at the Congressman's request. It is not exhaustive---but it is 56 pages of great opportunities in the federal government. Click on the site below to explore in more detail and send your thanks to Fed Sem'er James Paul who was kind enough to direct us to this wonderful resource.
http://www.watt.house.gov/SupportingFiles/documents/Internship_Opportunities_09.pdf
U.S. Representative Mel Watt's office puts out an invaluable annual publication of internship opportunities within the federal government for undergraduate, graduate and law students.
The information within was provided by federal departments and agencies at the Congressman's request. It is not exhaustive---but it is 56 pages of great opportunities in the federal government. Click on the site below to explore in more detail and send your thanks to Fed Sem'er James Paul who was kind enough to direct us to this wonderful resource.
http://www.watt.house.gov/SupportingFiles/documents/Internship_Opportunities_09.pdf
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
DHHS Internship: Office of Women's Health
Here's an exciting opportunity for health policy students. Susan Sanders, internship coordinator at the Dept. of Health and Homeland Services, would like you to apply for a paid internship in the Office of Women's Health. To apply, go to http://www.womenshealth.gov/owh/about/intern.cfm#1 .
Although the Web site lists Dec. 15 as the due date, Ms. Sanders said the actual date is Oct. 15. Be sure to mention that you are a enrolled in the Federal Semester Program at the University of Maryland and heard about this internship from Dr. Burton.
Good luck!
Although the Web site lists Dec. 15 as the due date, Ms. Sanders said the actual date is Oct. 15. Be sure to mention that you are a enrolled in the Federal Semester Program at the University of Maryland and heard about this internship from Dr. Burton.
Good luck!
Monday, October 5, 2009
School of Public Health Open House
*This is not a federal event, but it may be of interest to health policy students.
This Friday, October 9, the University of Maryland's School of Public is hosting a Graduate Programs Open House. The session is in Room 1312 of the School of Public Health Building from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Please see the program flyer for details, including a list of breakout sessions
RSVP: SPH Student Service Center, sphadvising@umd.edu or 301.405.2357
This Friday, October 9, the University of Maryland's School of Public is hosting a Graduate Programs Open House. The session is in Room 1312 of the School of Public Health Building from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Please see the program flyer for details, including a list of breakout sessions
RSVP: SPH Student Service Center, sphadvising@umd.edu or 301.405.2357
Friday, October 2, 2009
Cover Letters
Thank you to everyone who came in for cover letter reviews this week. Professional development is an integral part of the program, and this assignment was meant to give you a jump start on creating the perfect application.
For those who haven't yet come in, we remind you that drop-in hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. Come on by and Priya or Joey will happily give you a one-on-one review.
Here are some more suggestions as you write and edit your cover letters:
Every single sentence in your cover letter should tell the reader something unique about you. This letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills and prove to the hiring manager why YOU are the person they should hire.
The two most important things to remember are:
For those who haven't yet come in, we remind you that drop-in hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. Come on by and Priya or Joey will happily give you a one-on-one review.
Here are some more suggestions as you write and edit your cover letters:
Every single sentence in your cover letter should tell the reader something unique about you. This letter is your opportunity to showcase your skills and prove to the hiring manager why YOU are the person they should hire.
The two most important things to remember are:
- Show, don't tell, and
- Be specific
Those of you who have come in for reviews know we've got a lot more helpful information to share. So if you haven't yet met with any of us, come on by. Don't worry if you've already sent a cover letter with an internship application -- you'll most certainly be writing more in the future.
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