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Salary Negotiation, Decision Making and What to do with The Offer

We will discuss ideas about what to think about and do when you interview and when you receive an offer, and the basic principles of a successful negotiation: what can be negotiated and how should you respond when offered a position. National Life Group is a Vermont employer very interested in introducing you to these skills that you can use in any type of future employment situation. Open to all students, all majors, whether you are job or internship searching now or later.

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SAHA Global: Solving Problems with Opportunities

Come join Lexi Lessing ’19 for an information session and learn more about being a catalyst for change at a global level. Saha Global knows that young people have the skills, intellect and determination required to solve some of the world’s greatest problems. Through their Global Leadership Program, they provide young leaders the opportunity to harness their passions and knowledge in an impactful way.

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Closed to the Public

Representing America: U.S. Department of State Internships, Fellowships, and Careers

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.

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Closed to the Public

Putting your Purpose to Work: Careers that combine your passion for language with meaningful international work

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.

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Putting your Purpose to Work: Careers that combine your passion for language with meaningful international work

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.

Axinn Center 229

Pursuing an Advanced Degree in the Humanities: Tips and Stories from an

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).

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Closed to the Public

Personal Statement Workshop with Denise Shekerjian '75

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

Adirondack Coltrane Lounge