Career panels and networking opportunities are offered to help students connect with leaders in specific fields and industries. Some panels and events target specific career development challenges faced by students. Previous events have included Working in Policy: A Woman’s Perspective; Minority in Public Policy Networking Night; and Creating Change beyond the School District Education Policy Career Panel Discussion.
On Campus Recruiting
The Career Development Office facilitates recruiting events for firms and organizations interested in interviewing and hiring public policy students. When an employer schedules an event at Chicago Harris, CDO staff will advertise the event and—if requested by the employer—gather resumes, cover letters, transcripts, and writing samples. Career Development staff can work with the agency to develop a customized recruiting approach which might include a presentation, an informal information session, or on-campus interviews with interested students.
Real World Perspectives Series
This popular series provides students with an insider’s view on such topics as economic development, foundation management, public advocacy, and urban development from senior-level industry leaders.
Workshops
- Winning Resumes—Helps students develop resumes that are professional, attractive, targeted, and strategic.
- Effective Cover Letters—Teaches the art of crafting effective cover letters that help students stand out in the marketplace.
- HarrisLink Overview and Refresher—Teaches students how to get the most from HarrisLink, the online jobs database.
- Career Action Plan—Offers students support and guidelines for making the most of their time and the Harris CDO resources.
- Internships 411—Provides strategies for identifying and obtaining appropriate and meaningful internship opportunities.
- Professional Networking—Workshops and events throughout the year reinforce the importance of networking. From an interclass netwroking event during orientation to employer receptions, students receive tips and strategies to make the most of each opportunity.
- Interviewing Skills—Interactive sessions help students work together to overcome challenges; focused workshops include Case Interviewing.
- Job Offer and Salary Negotiations—Gives students resources and tools to overcome common concerns and become successful negotiators.
- Preparing for the Academic Job Market—Designed for PhD students, this session introduces the academic search process, and provides tips and resources for securing academic positions.
- Navigating Employment with an F-1 or J-1 Visa—Overviews the requirements and timelines for international students interested in working while in the United States.
