Monday, April 11, 2022

Multiple Job and Intern Opportunities at the Bureau of Labor Statistics

BLS is currently accepting applications for several positions listed below. Please visit the links below to view the vacancy announcements, eligibility criteria, and other information on how to apply.


The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022.

Please direct any questions regarding this vacancy to the Department of Labor agency contact: farthing.anthony.a@dol.gov

Economist positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/646766300
IT Internships: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/647190600

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Master of Arts in International Relations 4+1 Program

The Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) Combined 4+1 Program is now accepting applications from Economics Majors for Fall 2022-Spring 2023. For more information and to apply go here.

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Thursday, April 7, 2022


Several positions are now open at the Bureau of Economic Analysis for recent or soon-to-be ECON graduates. This small federal agency rarely hires so if you are interested in work as an economist, apply for these jobs:

Research Economist

Economist position in the Regional Product Division

Economist position in the Direct Investment Division

All other positions

Learn more about careers, internships and employment opportunities with the Census Bureau!

Date and time: Thu, April 14, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Register

AGENDA:

12:00 - 12:30 P.M. Get to Know Us! - This will be a 30 minute session to introduce participants to current Census Bureau employees. This will be a panel discussion where employees will share insights into their education backgrounds, career paths, and work.

12:30 - 1:00 P.M. Learn About Our Internships & Employment Opportunities - This will be a 30 minute session to introduce participants to the various internship and employment opportunities available at the Census Bureau.

1:00 - 1:30 P.M. Resume Writing & Interview FAQs - This will be a 30 minute session that will share information to help students prepare their resume and for their first interview.

The Virtual Summit will take place via WebEx. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

For additional information, please feel free to contact Stefanie L. Watson, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at stefanie.l.watson@census.gov.

The content and opinions shared by our guest speakers during this event are not an endorsement of any persons, products, programs, or policies mentioned therein.


Strengthening Pathways to Federal Employment:

Federal internships and employment opportunities provide valuable career and relationship experiences needed to navigate and excel professionally.

Join us as we share our experiences, and internship/employment information and resources to strengthen equitable pathways into federal service and talent programs for college and university students.


Early Application for Goldman Sachs 2023 Summer Analyst Position Due April 10

 



Applications for 2023 Summer Analyst roles within select divisions will be opening April 1, 2022.

Our divisions opening applications early include:

· Investment Banking

· Consumer Wealth Management

· Asset Management

· Global Investment Research

· Global Markets

· Firmwide Strategy


If you are interested in applying to one of these divisions, we strongly encourage you to apply prior to April 10 in order for your early application to be considered.

Please note, early process is optional and we only recommend students apply if you have confirmed your divisions of interest and feel completely prepared to interview upon submitting. Although these divisions will review resumes on a rolling basis in this window, we do anticipate them continuing to interview after the global application launch in July. To confirm, Engineering will open applications with the global launch in July and will be reviewed on a rolling basis

To Apply: Visit the Students section on our Careers Site

Resources


The below materials will be useful tools that can help you get to know the firm better and prepare for the application process.

· Link to Apply

· 2023 Summer Analyst Eligibility & Qualifications

· 2023 New Analyst Eligibility & Qualifications

· Divisional Guides

· Application Timeline & Recruiter Advice

· Application FAQs

· Meet Our People

Interested in a Consulting Career? Join an Information Session with Deloitte


 

Date: Apr 12, 2022, 5:00 PM

Register

Learn from two ECON alum (including Leila Dawson) who currently work at Deloitte about how to leverage a social science degree for a career in commercial consulting! 

Consulting firms have a unique recruitment process and an accelerated hiring timeline, so this workshop is a must-attend event if you think this is a potential career path for you.

Agenda Topics

  • Overview of a career in consulting
  • How to frame your resume and skills
  • Upcoming recruitment process and timeline
  • Casing 101 and resources


Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Explore career options and co-curricular opportunities related to Economics!

What Can I Do With My Major? ECON

The “What Can I Do with my Major” resource is a one-stop-shop for students to explore career paths related to their major.

This vital resource offers:
  • Job titles/employers of recent graduates
  • Opportunities to gain experience (e.g., internships, research, volunteer work, etc.)
  • Options to connect to professionals and alumni in their field of interest
Need help exploring your options? Schedule an appointment with the Feller Center’s Career Planning team to talk about the resource above and much more.

Want to start networking but not sure how to start? Drop by the "Networking Strategies" Career Skills Sesh!


Tuesday, April 12 | 4 - 5 pm | Register - In-Person Event | Feller Center, Tydings 2118

Did you know that networking is the most effective search strategy? If you are exploring career options, researching the culture of an organization, or seeking an opening, networking is the best tool. Join us for this practical session and leave with a networking plan and tips and tricks for navigating LinkedIn. Attend this session to:
  • Develop your networking plan.
  • Learn about tools you have access to as a BSOS major that will help you to expand your network.
  • Learn how to conduct an informational interview to maximize the relationship.
  • Gain strategies to stay in touch with the professionals you meet along the way.
Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

These informal, practical sessions are open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

Questions? Contact Career Advisor, Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Bright Futures Application - Now Open!

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open! Apply here.

Along with an application, a Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 9, 2022

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Eligible Candidates:
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2022 semester, who have an internship for summer 2022, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2022 & August 2022) are not eligible.

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2022 and to those who have not previously received an award.

Internships Must Meet the Following Criteria:

Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit or government agency
Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester
Supervised by a professional in the field

Apply by Monday, May 9, 2022!
Other details: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Monday, April 4, 2022

Summer Language Institute - Arabic & Persian



UMD Summer Language Institute is currently accepting applications for Summer 2022. This is an intensive language learning program which helps students improve their language skills, offering the equivalent of one years worth of language study in the critical languages of Arabic or Persian over the course of a single summer. The program is open to students of all levels, from complete beginners to those with years of language experience, and it could be a great opportunity for students looking to augment their resume with language skills, but who maybe don't have time to take a language course during the academic year.

Priority Application Deadline: April 8th*
*students who apply by the priority application deadline are eligible to apply for scholarships through the program.*

For more information see the Summer Institute Website.