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Jackson School Career Services hosts career events during the autumn, winter, and spring quarters. These events are OPEN TO ALL UW STUDENTS AND ALUMNI, unless otherwise indicated. If you have any questions, or would like to suggest an event, please contact us.

Winter 2025

TOP 10 MISTAKES JOB HUNTERS MAKE
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Thomson 317
Want to crush your post-grad job hunt? Discover the top 10 mistakes job hunters make and find out what to do instead. Join Peg Cheng of the Jackson School of International Studies who will share helpful tips from how to write resumes and cover letters that will get you interviews, to how to know if you should apply for a specific job, to how to use logic and intuition to your advantage, and much more. Snacks will be served. Jackson School community ONLY.

ABSTRACT WRITING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 12:00-1:30 PM, Thomson 317
Want to present your research paper at a conference? Thinking about publishing your research paper? Come learn how to write and revise an effective abstract with Jackson School of International Studies Professor Sabine Lang. Bring a draft copy of your abstract.

SOUTH ASIA & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ALUMNI PANEL 
Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4:30-5:30 PM, Zoom
Join the South Asia Center and the Jackson School of International Studies for an engaging panel discussion on international career pathways. Hear from graduates of the JSIS MA Program in International Studies (South Asia) as they share their journeys and insights in building impactful careers in diplomacy, NGOs, and international affairs. Registration required.

HOW TO TALK TO THE MEDIA
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 PM, HUB 214
Considering a career in politics or government? Join us for an interactive workshop on “How to Talk to the Media” by veteran political consultants Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple. Cathy and Randy will share their expertise for presenting a message effectively to wide audiences and also how to answer tough questions with confidence. Hosted by the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA). Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift! by Lorraine Howell.

CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT & THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Thomson 317
Want to find out about diverse and fulfilling career paths in government and the public sector? Come and learn from Jackson School of International Studies alumni Marquis Bullock of the City of Seattle, Mary Cho of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Robbie Cunningham Adams of the City of Mercer Island, and Rustam Goychayev of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Bring your questions! Snacks will be served. Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA).

Autumn 2024

NATO & ATLANTIC COUNCIL CAREERS SESSION
Monday, September 30, 2024, from 10:30 AM-Noon
Special guests from NATO and the Atlantic Council will share the inside scoop on what it’s like to work at their respective organizations and will give valuable tips and advice about careers in international security. There will be time for Q&A, so please bring your questions. Snacks and drinks will be served. Jackson School students ONLY. Registration required. 

GLOBAL RESUME BUILDERS
Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Thomson 101
Want to build up your resume with interesting and internationally related experiences? Come and learn about global internships, study abroad fellowships, and funding for human rights projects with Willy Oppenheim of Omprakash, Marion Ferguson of the UW Canadian Studies Center, and Andrea Marcos of the UW Center For Human Rights. Snacks will be served. Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA).

TOP 10 MISTAKES JOB HUNTERS MAKE
Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Thomson 317
Want to crush your post-grad job hunt? Discover the top 10 mistakes job hunters make and find out what to do instead. Join Peg Cheng of the Jackson School of International Studies who will share helpful tips from her 20 years of experience helping people reach their goals. Peg will cover everything from how to write resumes and cover letters that will get you interviews, to how to know if you should apply for a specific job, to how to use logic and intuition to your advantage, and much more. Snacks will be served. Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA).

CAREERS IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Thomson 134
Looking for a meaningful career in the U.S. Department of State? Hoping to make a difference? Get to know what life is like as a diplomat overseas with Dara Yin, the Northwest Diplomat in Residence for Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Find out more about the Foreign Service, paid internships, fellowships that fund graduate school, and other career opportunities with the U.S Department of State. Bring your questions! Snacks will be served. Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA). Download handouts about Department of State student internships and fellowships here. 

ALUMNI IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR PANEL
Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM, Zoom
Want to find out about diverse and fulfilling career paths in the non-profit sector? Come and learn from Jackson School of International Studies alumni Carolyn Bain of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute and Sambath Eat of the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington. Bring your questions! Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA).