{"id":630,"date":"2012-03-28T16:12:37","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T16:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careerplanning.me.holycross.edu\/?p=630"},"modified":"2012-03-28T16:12:37","modified_gmt":"2012-03-28T16:12:37","slug":"global-career-development-foreign-policy-association-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/careerplanning\/2012\/03\/28\/global-career-development-foreign-policy-association-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Career Development: Foreign Policy Association University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in \u00a0career in international affairs? \u00a0Jump start your global career at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/jobs\/?act=fpau\">Foreign Policy Association University<\/a> (FPA U).<\/p>\n<p>According to the program website, FPA U \u201cprovides internationally minded individuals with the tools they need to realize successful careers in global affairs. Established by the renowned <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/about\/\">Foreign Policy Association<\/a>, FPA U offers specialized seminars, networking opportunities and invaluable access to insider information for the next generation of global professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em>Seminars are offered in New York City, Washington D.C. and Boston. Register for seminars online (links provided below). Discounted packaging pricing available; please contact fpau@fpa.org for details. <em> <\/em><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Spring 2012 seminars include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> Global Careers Boot Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where are the jobs? Discover a variety of international opportunities<\/li>\n<li>What degrees, internships, and training programs are best?<\/li>\n<li>How do I break into the field? Networking &amp; application guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=369\">NYC April 18<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=370\">DC May 3<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Landing a Job in International Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the current jobs in development?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s the deal? Field work vs. Headquarters, salaries, lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>What are employers recruiting for right now?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=365\">NYC April 17<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=368\">DC May 1<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=373\">BOS May 15<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunities in International Exchange &amp; Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What kind of jobs are out there? Examine this dynamic field<\/li>\n<li>Who\u2019s hiring? NGOs, think tanks, government, schools &amp; more<\/li>\n<li>How do I get an edge? Networking, resumes, successful interviewing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=375\">NYC April 24<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=376\">DC May 2<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=377\">BOS May 16<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Breaking into Global Finance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore career options in finance &amp; banking worldwide<\/li>\n<li>An insider\u2019s view on networking, training, &amp; landing the job<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging your finance background into exciting opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/events\/index.cfm?act=show_event&amp;event_id=379\"><em>NYC April 25<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>All seminar attendees receive:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Course-specific FPA U Tool Book<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Automatic enrollment in the Foreign Policy Association&#8217;s Global Jobs email alerts<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Free half-year digital subscription to Foreign Affairs Magazine<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Light food and drink during networking session<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>. . . . . . . . . .<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foreign Policy Association University FAQ&#8217;s<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who should attend?<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessionals, recent graduates, and students considering or preparing for a global career, looking for the insider track on how to break into the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will I learn?<\/strong><br \/>\nEach specialized course explores career options, where the current jobs are, the hiring process, and how you can distinguish yourself within a competitive market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who are FPA U instructors?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur courses are led by professionals from dynamic backgrounds who are experts in their field. They bring international experience, career development, recruiting know-how, and tailored guidance to each seminar.<\/p>\n<p>. . . . . . . . . . .<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information or to apply for FPA U, please see visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fpa.org\/jobs\/?act=fpau\">www.fpau.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in \u00a0career in international affairs? \u00a0Jump start your global career at the Foreign Policy Association University (FPA U). According to the program website, FPA U \u201cprovides internationally minded individuals with the tools they need to realize successful careers in global affairs. 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