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

2. The job market is great!
Of 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

3. 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)

4. 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…

5. 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
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6. 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

7. 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:

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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Summer Policy Learning Experience
Call for applications will be sent via 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

12. 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

13. Are you networking?
Informational interviews
Mentoring program

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

15. 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?