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International Education ORIENTATION. Presented by the Career Services Office. Applying the Education Degree Sectors. Function. Some examples: Research - Analyst Program management Consultant Administration/Mgmt. Salary. Depends on: Industry Function Geographic area
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International Education ORIENTATION Presented by the Career Services Office
Function Some examples: • Research - Analyst • Program management • Consultant • Administration/Mgmt
Salary • Depends on: • Industry • Function • Geographic area • Your skills, knowledge & qualifications • Your negotiation skills
IEP Alumni • Program Developer and Employment Specialist at Pathway Technology Campus (at IBA and Bunker Hill Community College) • Research and Evaluation Associate at Boston Museum of Science • Senior Specialist/ Technical Analyst at Academy for Educational Development • Senior Project Manager, Global Children's Initiative at Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University • World Bank Operations Analyst • Program Manager at University of the Middle East Project • Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Management Systems International • Consultant at Creative Associates International, Inc. • Program Manager at International Youth Foundation
Industries/Aspects of the Education Sector where I think this function lies Job functions where I think I can enact this impact My Profile Government or supporting agency NPO A Researcher/ Analyst University Peace Corp volunteer Looking at higher level impact – wants to move away from direct service Experience in Latin America but does not want to tie to one particular region No research experience Needs a salary of at least 45K Flexible within geographic area but want to be in U.S. - some travel. Government Administration/ Management NPO Working Identity Mind Map
12 Month Timeline What you need to know to develop your timeline: • Preferred sector • Hiring practices for this sector • Understand your gaps in experience to the function you would like to obtain. • Working backwards: • Fill your gaps • Develop your professional relationships • Develop your marketing materials • Practice for your interviews • Reach out to your professional relationships • Apply with expectation that employment will not come immediately
Getting Started • Office Hours • Working identity review • Resume & cover letter review • How to find contacts in your field of interest • How to find organizations in your field of interest • Salary negotiations • Ed.M. Online Resource Center -24/7 Access • International Interest • Gap analysis • Industry overviews • Resume & cover letter samples and advice • Interview tips • Social entrepreneurship resources • Negotiation resources
Major Events Career Days – New York and Washington DC Expos – K-12 & Social Impact (Spring) Cross-campus events Outside Career Fairs – e.g. Idealist Non-Profit Career Fairs (www.idealist.org)