Center for Careers & Internships

Philip Beekman, Diplomat in Residence for New England, will talk about opportunities for internships, exchange programs, fellowships and careers with the U.S. Department of State. During this information session, Phil will focus on opportunities for domestic and foreign internships with the State Department and will highlight opportunities in the Consular Fellows program. He will also touch on civil service career opportunities, the Pickering and Rangel Fellowship Programs, the Critical Language Scholarship, and the Foreign Service Officer selection process.

The world needs people who can reach across cultural and linguistic barriers to solve our greatest challenges, from poverty to climate change. The Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) and Middlebury Language Schools integrate language into our core curricula to ensure our graduates can pursue global careers in fields as diverse as education management, environmental policy, public administration, business, teaching, development, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, trade and more.

The world needs people who can reach across cultural and linguistic barriers to solve our greatest challenges, from poverty to climate change. The Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) integrates language into our core curricula to ensure our graduates can pursue global careers in fields as diverse as education management, environmental policy, public administration, business, development, nonproliferation, counterterrorism, trade and more.

Connor Williams ’09 is currently pursuing a PhD in History and African American Studies at Yale. He is happy to share advice, experiences, and answer questions for students considering pursuing an advanced degree in the humanities. He hopes to demystify both the application process and the humanities grad school experience itself. In addition to discussing a PhD in the humanities, he’s also open to discussing post-doctorate employment prospects, including work in museums, private schools, and state educational offices (such as historical societies, state libraries, and so forth).

Prosek Partners will share industry knowledge and insight regarding corporate communications, integrated marketing, media relations, crisis & issues communications, and their work with the financial services industry.

The Intelligence Community’s Senior Language Authority, a graduate of the Middlebury College Spanish School and an experienced IC language analyst, will provide an overview of how foreign language is used in the IC and offer advice on how to find a job in the Community using foreign language skills.

The Intelligence Community’s Senior Language Authority, a graduate of the Middlebury College Spanish School and an experienced IC language analyst, will provide an overview of how foreign language is used in the IC and offer advice on how to find a job in the Community using foreign language skills.

Grad school applicants typically have competitive GPAs, and stellar résumés, so what makes YOUR application unique? Join Denise Shekerjian ’75 to learn more about writing a compelling personal statement for graduate school and other kinds of applications. Lunch is provided so please register. Co-sponsored by Fellowships in the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research

Join Denise Shekerjian ‘75, lawyer, writer and author of books and essays, who specializes in assisting students who need assistance with college admission essays, medical school applications, and other graduate and fellowship applications. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in your personal statement that result in dull and predictable essays. Understand the well-worn clichés and how to steer clear of the “I love people and I love science!!!” theme in your essay. You’ll come away with a good appreciation for how to reflect on and synthesize an experience. Open to all students!

Please join Women in Health Sciences as we welcome pediatric nephrologist and MPH Dr. Sarah Twichell (Middlebury Class of 2003). Dr. Twichell will discuss her experience at Middlebury, career path, and the intersection between public health and medicine. There will be ample time for Q&A, and the event is open to people of all genders and backgrounds!