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The following sites include information
about topics or careers in various areas of the Arts & Sciences.
Additional sites listed may provide related career development or salary
survey information.
* Sites that post
or link to actual job listings are designated with a star.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you preview
websites in all categories despite your degree or interest area, since
many of the websites listed could apply to students in more than one
major. You will want to explore the websites listed for multiple
departments within the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as websites
listed for some of the other colleges and schools.
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* USC - Websites for the
College of Liberal Arts (Armed Forces)
http://www.sc.edu/career/la/armed.html
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center web page.
This page will link you to numerous sites pertaining to careers in the military.
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* USC
- Websites for the College of Education
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=education
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
website. This page will link you to numerous sites pertaining to
education-related opportunities.
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* ExecSearches.com
http://www.execsearches.com/
Search positions in nonprofit and public sector employment in higher
education, health, advocacy, philanthropy, government, social and human
services, community and economic development and more. While postings on
this site are mostly senior level, use the contact information to identify
potential employers.
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* USC
- Career Center - Government Resources
http://www.sc.edu/career/webresources/?id=government
From another
section of the University of South Carolina Career Center webpage. This
page will link you to the best sites for federal, state & local government
opportunities. Will allow you to research employers as well as search for jobs.
FedStats
http://www.fedstats.gov/
Terrific sources of statistics compiled by agencies.
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INTERNATIONAL
(Be sure to see the section on think tanks too)
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* USC - Career
Center - South Carolina Jobs and Employers
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=webresources/scjobs
Looking to stay in South
Carolina, but work in international affairs/business? Did you know
that over
450 international facilities representing 26 countries employ a total of
85,359 workers From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
webpage, this page will link you to employer information for importers and
exporters in SC, as well as international employers and trade resources.
Careers in International Affairs
http://www.drake.edu/artsci/ir/ir_careers.html#Types
This page, created by a professor at Drake University, provides an
excellent overview of career and graduate study options for students
studying international affairs.
International Affairs Resources
http://www.etown.edu/vl/
Over 2000 annotated links in a wide range of international affairs topics.
Great for use as a directory to identify related media sources, journals and
magazines, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations.
International
Affairs Contact Network
http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/iacnet/index.html
This database of organizations and
experts in international affairs is an excellent source of potential employers.
Click on the IAC Advanced search button in the left menu bar.
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
http://www.apsia.org/apsia/index.php
APSIA represents 21 of the top international affairs and public policy programs
in the United States and abroad. All APSIA schools offer master's degrees; some
offer doctoral programs. Many also feature dual degrees that combine the study
of international policy with law, business, environmental studies, public
health, area studies or other related fields.
* The
International Studies Association
http://www.isanet.org/
Popular web site for students in international studies. Contains useful
links under "internet resources" and lists jobs and career information under
"employment".
* The
Yale Center for International and Area Studies
http://www.yale.edu/yciascareers/links.html
Links to job search sites with categories for Europe, Asia, Russia/NIS,
Africa, Middle East, government, international organizations, non-profits,
development, environment, volunteer/study abroad and consulting.
* American
Studies Association
http://www.georgetown.edu/crossroads/asainfo.html
Click on “employment" and "opportunities and resources” under “newsletter” for
positions teaching American studies (or related areas) in institutions of higher
education.
* National
Association for Ethnic Studies
http://www.ethnicstudies.org/
Click on “Opportunities” for full time positions as well as internships,
scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Be
sure to see the small links at the bottom of the page too.
* USC
- Career Center - International Information, Opportunities & Teaching Abroad
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=webresources/international
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
webpage. This page will link you to numerous sites pertaining to
international opportunities, including a section on teaching abroad.
* Northwestern
University Career Services
http://www.northwestern.edu/careers/findinternshipjob/international/index.html
Lots of links for finding an international job or internship.
* World
Affairs Council of America
http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/
Under “national association” you’ll find information on internships. Under
“council members” are links to all the state councils (many of these have internships
as well). The South Carolina World Affairs Council (located here
in Columbia) has a strong internship program worth looking into.
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Job Vacancies
at International Organizations
http://intjobs.org/
Connect to job vacancies for such
organizations as the United Nations, the World Bank, The International
Criminal Court, the World Health Organization and more.
* Council
on Foreign Relations
http://www.cfr.org/index.php
Click on the “current openings" and "internships” under
“about CFR” and then "Career Opportunities" for
opportunities in Washington, DC; New York City and abroad.
* Foreign
Policy Association
http://www.fpa.org/
Free job board with employment opportunities for people interested
in foreign affairs, international relations, and other related topics.
A majority of the jobs involve positions at international non-profit organizations,
but it includes a wide range of postings. The opportunities for employment
range from internships and volunteer work to full time career options.
* The United Nations
http://www.un.org/english/
Click on "employment" at the bottom of the page for current UN openings.
* The United Nations System of Organizations
http://www.unsystem.org/
Well-organized website that contains information on (and links to)
all United Nations organizations. Position listings can be found under
"job opportunities".
eDiplomacy: Careers in the Foreign Service
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004488/career.html
This site provides information on working for the US
Department of State as a
Foreign Service
Officer, Foreign Service Specialist or Civil Service employee.
Diplomacy and World
Affairs
http://departments.oxy.edu/dwa/careers.html
This site, produced by
Occidental College, provides information on careers in international relations
and includes such categories as US Foreign Service, Human Rights and
Humanitarian Assistance, United Nations, Intelligence & Security, Economic and
Political Development, Internships and International Business, Finance and
Banking.
Council of American
Ambassadors
http://www.americanambassadors.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Home.welcome
See the FAQ's section for some good
information on careers in the US Embassy. Also, access information about
fellowships for undergraduate students to be mentored by former Ambassadors
under "Programs".
* American
Foreign Service Association
http://www.afsa.org/
Click on “students” for information on careers in the Foreign Embassy,
scholarships, internships and related links.
* Embassy.org
http://www.embassy.org/index.html
Access a directory of all the foreign embassies. Also see the section
for “educator and students” under "business directories" for internship opportunities.
* American Council for Voluntary International Action
http://www.interaction.org/jobs/index.html
This site includes links to
over 150 US-based nonprofits engaged in international relief and development
work across the globe. Includes both voluntary and paid positions.
* USAID
http://www.usaid.gov/index.html
Established in 1961 by
President John F. Kennedy, USAID became "the first U.S. foreign assistance
organization whose primary emphasis was on long-range economic and social
development assistance efforts". Use this site to identify both
employment and mission opportunities in a variety of countries.
Internships are also available.
* oneworld.net
http://www.oneworld.net/jobs/
Access job listings in human rights, the environment, and sustainable
development. Many of the positions are in other countries.
Women in International Security
http://wiis.georgetown.edu/
This non-governmental organization is dedicated to enhancing opportunities
for women working in foreign and defense policy. It is international and
nonprofit, open to both men and women and offers a non-partisan network
and educational program. There is information
on a summer symposium for graduate students in international affairs. The
jobs hotline is for members only.
Bi-national Chambers of Commerce
http://www.business.com/directory/government_and_trade/organizations/chambers_of_commerce/binational/
Use these bi-national chambers of commerce as resources to learn about
business opportunities in other countries, or consider working for a bi-national
chamber of commerce.
* DevelopmentEx.com
http://www.developmentex.com/jobs
Consulting jobs related to international development. Mostly
senior level, but a few entry level.
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* USC
- Career Center - Internship Resources
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=webresources/internseasonal
From another
section of the University of South Carolina Career Center webpage. This
page will link you to internship information/listings for the federal government.
* The White House Internship Program
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html
Internships in a
variety of areas including such areas as speechwriting, legislative affairs,
faith-based and community initiative, photography, policy development and much
more.
* The Washington Center Internship Program
http://www.twc.edu/
Find internships and academic seminars for all majors in the Washington D.C.
area. Note: There are internship program and housing fees associated with this
program.
* Washington
Internship Program
http://www.washingtoninternship.com/index.html
Internships and academic seminars in many interest areas in
the Washington D.C. area. Note: There are fees associated with this
program.
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* USC - Career
Center - Non Profit Job Listings and Employer Information
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=webresources/nonprofit
From another section of the University of South Carolina Career Center
webpage. This page will link you to employer information and job
listings for both U.S. and overseas non-profit organizations and includes some
online directories of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations).
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* The American
Political Science Association Online
http://www.apsanet.org/
Excellent web site with lots of information on teaching careers, research
and politics. You'll want to spend some time here as there is a lot of
information. Click on "jobs" for good statistics, career advice
articles and job outlook information. You must register to receive job
postings ($20 for e-mail version), but the page does link to multiple sites
where you can search for positions in political science. Under "resources" you
will find information on conferences, fellowships and resources for graduate
students.
American Association of Political Consultants
http://www.theaapc.org/
Association membership consists of political consultants, media consultants,
pollsters, campaign managers, corporate public affairs officers, professors,
fund-raisers, lobbyists, congressional staffers and vendors and is open
to everyone associated with politics from the local level to the White
House. The on-line member list is a great tool for networking as you can
access members e-mails, phone number and the name of the organization for
which they work directly from the site.
American League of Lobbyists
http://www.alldc.org/
This page provides information about the League and about lobbying
in general. Under resources click on "career information" for guidelines
to entering the profession and links to additional information. Professional
lobbyists who are members may also add themselves to the "lobbyists for hire" directory
on this page.
* Influence: The Business of
Lobbying
http://www.influence.biz/lobbyjobs/
Job listings in lobbying and government relations.
* U.S. House of Representatives: Employment Opportunities
http://www.house.gov/cao-hr/
Job postings with the
U.S. House of Representatives.
* Political
Resources On-Line
http://www.politicalresources.com/
Click on "job board" for job listings.
The Ultimate Political Science Links
http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/pruckman/PSLinks.htm
Helpful site to link to regional political science organizations.
Also provides links to categories of areas of study, political science
texts, related journals and magazines, and on-line news.
National Political Index
http://www.politicalindex.com/index.htm
Over 30 categories to search in including political parties, government
agencies, political magazines, political think tanks and more.
Political Science Resources
http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~dtsang/pol.htm
Nice directory that includes links to journals and newsletters, the
US federal government, congressional and presidential elections, politics,
municipal politics, US political parties, peace & conflict studies,
intelligence studies, comparative and world politics, international organizations,
news resources, public policy & advocacy research institutes and centers
and more.
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*National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
http://www.naspaa.org/
Scroll down and click on “PublicServiceCareers.org”
for openings in public service, or go down to "Students" and click on
"Careers & Internships or "Find a Graduate School" to access internship and
helpful career info as well as scholarship information and a listing
of degree programs in public administration, public policy, and public
affairs (including NASPAA accredited programs) at the doctoral, masters,
bachelors, and associates degree level.
* Opportunities in Public Affairs
http://www.opajobs.com/subscriptions.php
This site, updated twice a month, posts a multitude of positions in four distinct
categories: Public Relations and Media Jobs, Jobs on Capitol Hill, Government
Affairs, Legislative & Public Policy Jobs, and Internships. The USC Career Center subscribes
to the job posting service and thus a username and password are required to access job postings. Please
email the Career Center for the username and password.
* The American Society for Public Administration
http://www.aspanet.org/
Numerous job listings are available at this site in government, non-profit,
and university positions.
* Association
for Public Policy Analysis and Management
http://www.appam.org/
Information on public policy, public affairs, public administration
and community development, including information on conferences, internships
and job postings. Under "Education" and then "Advice to Students" are some great
articles on careers in public
policy and information on graduate programs.
* Moving Ideas Network
http://www.movingideas.org/
Click on "jobs" for
current openings, or "members" for links to potential employers. Excellent site.
* Civil Rights.org
http://www.civilrights.org/career_center/
Fellowships, summer programs, internships, volunteer and permanent
positions related to public service and social policy.
* Institute for Humane
Studies
http://www.theihs.org/
This organization assists undergraduate and graduate students worldwide
with an interest in individual liberty and public policy. Great information
on scholarships, fellowships, grants, summer programs, internships and
employment.
* Coro: Public Affairs Opportunities
http://www.coro.org/index.html
Internships, fellowships and summer programs that allow participants to
explore community dynamics, leadership and decision-making, while building the
skills necessary for successful careers in business, politics, education,
government and the non-profit sectors.
NIRA’s World Directory of Think Tanks
http://www.nira.go.jp/ice/nwdtt/index.html
The National Institute for Research Advancement provides this on-line directory. Search for
think tanks by country and then access a link to, as well as a detailed bio for
each (including the size of the staff and staff names). Most of these groups
provide internships and fellowships.
Think Tanks & Policy Centers
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/lehman/guides/ttanks.html
Scroll down to links to various think tanks and policy centers.
Political Sciences Resources: Think Tanks
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/psthink.html
A nice directory of think tanks.
Project Vote Smart: Think Tanks
http://www.vote-smart.org/resource_political_resources.php?category=Think%20Tanks
Links to think tanks and research institutes.
Info USA: Think Tanks & Public Interest Organizations
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/politics/thnktank.htm
A small listing of think tanks.
* Public Interest
Research Group
http://www.pirg.org/jobs/
Look up state chapters or search job listings or internships in social
change.
* The Heritage Foundation
http://www.heritage.org
The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a
think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public
policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government,
individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national
defense. Scroll down to the very bottom of the site to "Careers" (in fine
print). Their web site provides resources for researching careers that
draw on these ideas as strengths. A database provides information about
both internship and full-time government and policy-related positions.
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* ClearanceJobs.com
http://www.clearancejobs.com/
If you’ve got security clearance, you’ll want to see this site for jobs requiring security
clearance. While many of the positions are technical in nature, there are a
variety of openings.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (includes internships)
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* USC - Career Center - Geographical Job
Search
http://www.sc.edu/career/?id=webresources/geographical
From another section of the University of South
Carolina Career Center webpage. This page will link you to numerous
sites where you can conduct a job search by geographical area. Ideal
for those that specifically want to live in the DC area.
* Washington Post -
Jobs
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/home
Excellent site! Click on “quick search” to search database of listings.
Includes surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia. Click on “advice”,
then “salary info” for salary surveys. Scroll down to Job Resources for helpful
articles from experts, about networking, your first job, and specific
industries.
* Washington Network Group
http://www.washingtonnetworkgroup.com/
A networking organization of professionals in business, finance, foreign
and government affairs dedicated to helping its members advance their business
and career objectives by facilitating special events, innovative educational
forums, and professional development opportunities. Click on “job announcements”
for available listings, or “resources & tools” for links to additional job
posting sites.
* Opportunities in Public Affairs
http://www.opajobs.com/subscriptions.php
This site, updated monthly, posts a multitude of positions in four distinct
categories: Public Relations and Media Jobs, Jobs on Capitol Hill, Government
Affairs, Legislative & Public Policy Jobs, and Internships. The USC Career
Center subscribes to the job posting service and thus a username and password are required to access job
postings. Please
email the Career Center for the username and password.
* RCJobs: Your Capitol Job Source
http://www.rcjobs.com/
This is the brand new employment web site for Roll Call, the DC paper
with all the latest congressional/Capitol Hill news. It has listings
for Capitol Hill jobs, as well as other interesting government affairs
positions around DC. Job seekers may post a profile, resume, design
materials, and/or writing samples, search for jobs by title, keyword, or
category, and ask career related questions.
* The Hill
http://www.thehill.com
Under classifieds, click on “employment” for
jobs on Capitol Hill.
* DC Registry
http://www.dcregistry.com/
While you can search for jobs under the classifieds, a better way to
use this site is to click on “directory listing” under "Washington, DC Starts
Here" and use the directory
to identify potential employers. You can also click on "jobs"
* DCJobs
http://www.eih.com/dc.jobs/
Search for jobs in DC in a variety of categories.
* DC Job Network
http://www.dcjobnetwork.com/jobs.asp
Search for jobs in a multitude of categories, post a resume, find useful
articles and resources, and apply for jobs online.
* The Fund for American Studies
http://www.dcinternships.org/
Find internships in Washington, DC in public policy, politics, economics, international relations, political journalism, or
business and government relations. Work for such organizations as think tanks,
public policy organizations, political groups, political action committees,
campaigns, federal government agencies, foreign embassies, international affairs
organizations, national television and radio networks, Washington newspapers,
magazines and Internet publications, Washington bureau of major newspapers and
national magazines, public relations firms, congressional press offices, Fortune
500 companies, trade associations, lobbying firms, as well as on Capitol Hill
and in the offices of members of Congress.
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USC - Department of Political Science
http://www.cas.sc.edu/poli/
The Department of Political
Science at the University
of South Carolina. Includes information about courses, scholarships
and related campus organizations.
USC - International Programs for Students
http://www.sc.edu/ips/
Information for USC students on studying abroad. This is also
a good office to connect with if you are interested in getting involved
in peer programs working with international students.
* USC JobMate
http://www.sc.edu/career
Click on "USC JobMate" on the
right of the page. Updated daily
by the Career Center at USC. Lists full-time, part-time, summer, internship
and graduate assistantship opportunities in different industries. Job descriptions
include contact information.
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