Institute Alumni Discuss Risks of Weapons Diversion
In late March, a panel hosted by the Stimson Center, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington D.C., tackled a complex international security issue. Four of the five panelists were Institute alumni.
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Middlebury Institute Alumna Erica Williams Promoted to Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Erica Williams MAIPS ’02 was recently promoted to executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. Erica shares how her MIIS experience helped prepare her for this role, and Dean Jeff Dayton-Johnson shares his view of the importance of the work Erica is doing.
How I Got Hired: Senior Consultant, Deloitte’s Global Trade Advisory
An alum from the ITED program helped me secure my internship with the International Trade Administration, and that role, above all else, helped me land my current job. If there is one piece of advice I would give current students, it’s that it’s never too early to start networking and looking for your summer internship or your full-time job.
A Day in the Life of an Interpreter (during a Pandemic)
| by Jessie Raymond
Whether freelancing as conference or medical interpreters or working in-house—for multinational corporations or government agencies, for example—today’s interpreters are rising to the challenges of the pandemic and continuing to advance their careers.
Alumna Documents Story of Injustice, Unionization, and Reclaiming Space in Ecuador
As a Davis Fellow for Peace, Middlebury Institute alumna Danika Robison documented a story of injustice, unionization and the hard-fought preservation of a Pre-Inca language and culture in Ecuador. The documentary short film, Kawasakunchik, is an official selection in the Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival.
Three Alumni Facilitate International Space Cooperation in Japan
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
An international scientific collaboration to increase our understanding about the formation of our solar system brings three Middlebury Institute graduates together in Tokyo, Japan.
How I Got Hired: Translation Project Manager, IXL Learning
| by Amelia Evrigenis MATLM '20
I can’t think of an experience at the Institute that didn’t help me. The specialized knowledge and hands-on experience that students gain are invaluable, and I believe that this degree of attention is rare in the localization field. Your MIIS degree is really worth something. Trust it!
How I Got Hired: Trade and Logistics Officer, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
My name is Loren Hall, I’m a graduate of the International Trade and Economic Diplomacy degree. Currently employed as a trade and logistics officer with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation. The job that I’m in now is absolutely what I wanted when I went to graduate school.
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Three Tips for Creating a Résumé That Gets Seen by Recruiters
Learn how to create a résumé that gets seen by recruiters and increase your chances of getting an interview. MIIS alum Celina Souffrant has worked at Google and Facebook and is now a career coach. She shares tips that have helped hundreds of her clients land their dream roles at major tech companies and global nonprofits.
Day in the Life of an Interpreter: Online Discussion Recording
| by Julie Johnson and Winnie Heh
Our recent online discussion gave insights into a day working as an interpreter. The panel featured faculty and alumni who have worked in a range of professional settings, including the U.S. State Department, COVID-19 testing centers, courtrooms, hospitals, and more. Watch the recording.