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Career Services for Alumni
The mission of the Office of Career Services (OCS) is to provide students and alumni with the necessary tools to successfully manage their professional development throughout their careers. We accomplish this through career advising, a professional development course, career events, recruitment and employer outreach programs, and professional networking opportunities. Students and alumni are encouraged to partner with OCS and dedicate time to independent research and networking to build bridges with the professional world.
OCS is dedicated to maintaining ties with and providing life-long services to all SIPA alumni. We offer several resources specifically designed to meet your career development needs.
Help Your Fellow Alumni:
A Letter from Dean John Coatsworth and OCS Executive Director Meg Heenehan
SIPA Global Connection: is our online alumni directory; it contains more than 17,200 alumni living in 156 countries around the world. You will be able to access information about alumni, including employment details, current residence, and year of graduation. We invite you to create your own profile on SIPA Global Connection. Please be aware that only information that you choose to make accessible can be viewed by fellow alumni or students. To access the online database, visit: www.alumniconnections.com/SIPA.
SIPA Alumni and Student Network on LinkedIn: The SIPA LinkedIn group, which currently has about 3,000 members, contains graduates from diverse career fields and is an excellent source for networking and obtaining informational interview contacts.
Job Postings: To access the OCS Jobs Database, alumni must register with OCS on SIPAlink. This database is frequently updated with new job postings. To view the Web site, visit: Find a Job or Internship (SIPAlink).
Individual Career Advising: Career advising sessions with an OCS staff member are available by appointment. During that time, you may discuss job search strategies, arrange a mock interview, have your resume critiqued, or get a fresh perspective on your job search. To make an appointment, please contact us.
Career Resource Room and Online Career Resources: The OCS Career Resource Room, located in Room 420, and the OCS Web site page Career Resources offer a wealth of information, including:
- Fact Sheets such as Cover Letter and Resume Tips, Interview Preparation Tips, Evaluating Job Offers, and Salary Negotiations
- Sample Resumes and Cover letters
- Books, Resource Guides, and Periodicals relevant to the job search in international and public affairs. More than 100 publications are available.
Washington D.C. Career Conference and NYC Career Series: Each year, OCS sponsors two major events consisting of alumni career presentations, alumni receptions and informational interviews with professionals in Washington, DC and New York City. These events provide excellent ways to explore career opportunities and network with alumni and employers in the DC and NYC areas. For more information, visit: Career Events.
VAULT Online Career Library: (UNI authentication required) Vault is the world's leading source of career information. It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient.
Wet Feet Library: Since 1994, WetFeet has been a trusted third party for job seekers, helping students, MBAs, and young professionals make smarter career decisions. The Wetfeet Career Resoure Site gives you access to our complete Insider Guide library and the inside scoop on more than 1,000 companies, careers, and industries, along with videos and tips to help find and score your ideal job.
Going Global (UNI authentication required)
Packed with country-specific career information, this research tool provides expert advice and insider tips for finding employment opportunities at home and abroad. Explore career and employment opportunities in countries around the world. Listings are updated daily. Resources include: business and networking groups, job search resources, cost of living data and more. H-1B employer listings are included in each City Guide, as well as a state-by-state roster. Access more than 400,000+ country-specific company profiles.