Career Services Blog


  • Talk With Me, Not At Me

    March 29, 2011

    A friend of mine on Facebook recently posted a link to an article in the New York Times that was titled Don’t Call Me, I Won’t Call You. The author clearly prefers to communicate via email/text rather than over the phone. The post got several comments and pretty much all of them agreed with the author and essentially said, “Phone calls? Eeww!” But I feel like relegating all communication to stuff that’s typed seems xenophobic. So I disagreed with the article and commented in defense of two-way, dynamic communication. I said that emails/text messages are static communication; they go one way at a time. And they strip away all of the rich vocal and visual cues associated with two-way communication. I was tempted to ask the group if they would also prefer to just read the lyrics to their favorite songs instead of actually listening to them. But that seemed too snarky.

    There is no substitute for being in someone’s presence

    My preference is for face-to-face communication in a quiet atmosphere, next would be video chats, followed by phone calls, and lastly, email/text. I think it's because I’ve seen several situations where people looked good on paper/electronic documents (resumes, essays, test scores, etc.) and then I met them, and I was like, whoa—maybe not. And I’ve also seen a number of situations where people didn’t look very good on paper/electronic documents, but when I met them, I knew they deserved a chance. There is no substitute for looking someone in the eye, watching how they breathe, how they move, and hearing the tone of their voice. These are the metadata that inform our gut feelings--and we're hard-wired to pick up on them. And you can't get them from letters on a screen.

    Don’t get me wrong, I send and receive well over a hundred emails a day, I’m on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and I text a lot. But serious conversations require too much back-and-forthfor one-way communication. “Hey, can you pick up some milk on the way home?” That’s great for text/email. But I had a student send me an email once that said, “How do I do salary negotiations?” I was tempted to reply with “Get as much as you can without over promising,” which wouldn’t have scratched the surface of the terms of any potential offer, the student's salary history, relevant market research, 401k contributions and vesting, and all of the complexities of noncompensitory benefits. To give meaningful advice I need to know the context, the history, all of the relevant details. We could go over those in a few minutes in person or over the phone, or we could protract it over several days and dozens of emails--and by the time the student knows what to do, it’s probably going to be too late.

    Bottom line: If you have a quick update, by all means, type it out and click send. But if you have something serious to go over, talk with me, not at me.

     

  • How to Get a Job with the City of Seattle

    November 8, 2010

    Many Evans School students are interested in working for the City of Seattle, and it is one of the largest employers of Evans School alumni. But do you know what you need to do to land a job with the City? 

    Thankfully, we can find out, directly from the City's HR staff. We are grateful to have two HR professionals from the City of Seattle, Andrea Lowe and Kate Moore, contribute the following as a guest post to the Evans School's Career Services blog.

    1. I know local governments and related agencies have been hit hard by the recession. Has hiring been reduced? Have there been layoffs or furloughs? If so, what departments have been hit hardest and why?
    Yes, hiring has been reduced and we have had both layoffs and furloughs. The Department of Planning & Development has been hit the hardest due to their funding source (revenue based on permitting), but all of our departments have been impacted.

    2. What positions do you hire for the most, in general? What positions do you hire for that might fit for students pursuing a Master of Public Administration?
    In the past we would hire for any positions from administrative support to executive level. With the current budget shortfall we are only hiring for specific skill areas and critical to fill jobs where we can’t fill internally or from those who have been laid off. Currently enrolled students are eligible for our work study positions and internships. The UW is pretty good at working with graduate students who have financial aid (and WA state residency) attaining work study funding. Several of our work study positions are a good match for graduate level students. Every once in a while we will have unpaid internships available as well.

    Positions in the past that are a good fit for MPA students would include: Strategic Advisors, Planning & Development Specialists, Financial/Budget Analysts, and positions in the Mayor’s Office and working for City Council. FYI – Mayor’s Office and City Council positions tend to not be listed on our on-line system as they are found through their own networks.

    3. When candidates apply for jobs, can they submit a regular resume and cover letter, or do they need to write application essays or fill out questionnaires? Do they need to fill out any special application forms?
    Applicants need to fill out our on-line application and upload requested documents which typically include a cover letter and resume. Some of our student positions will require a transcript and/or writing sample. Additionally, some of our positions may also ask the applicant to answer a short list of supplemental questions (typically yes/no questions or questions asking for level of expertise).

    4. Does your organization use a civil service hiring process? If so, are there examinations? What kind of exams (written, in-basket exercises, physical exams)? Are there any tips for candidates to prepare for the tests?
    Only our uniformed positions (Fire & Police) have a civil service hiring process with an examination component. Some positions may have a “test” as part of their interview process (i.e. a potential budget analyst may need to demonstrate that they can use Excel and pivot tables to show their level of expertise).

    5. Are most staff unionized? How does this impact hiring, promotions, salaries, and retention?
    Yes, close to 75% of our staff is unionized. Yes, it impacts how and when job are posted, promotions (this applies to the skilled trades), salaries (affected by union contracts), and order of layoff.

    6. Are there any hiring preferences, i.e. for veterans?
    Veteran preference does come into play for Fire and Police positions but not others. We do give hiring preference to employees who have been laid off for up to 2 years after their layoff date.

    6. What makes an applicant stand out positively?
    Applicants who complete the application thoroughly, respond in a timely fashion, has done their homework about the job, department, division and the City of Seattle in general, and tailors their resume to the specific position and why they want to work for the City of Seattle.

    7. Any tips for the interview process? Do you use one-on-one or group or panel interviews?
    Research, research, research and practice, practice, practice. Our interviews are not easy and typically you can’t “wing” them. Not only are we looking for how you answer the questions, but we are looking at how you interact with the panel, your professional demeanor, and how you would fit within the work team, division, department, and the City in general. We do both one-on-one and panel interviews.

    8. Any other tips for candidates looking for jobs in local government in general?
    Follow the money. Pay attention to what is going on in city government as far as the organization is concerned. Is there a new special focus, projects, or initiatives getting press? Has a new levy been passed? Additionally, pay attention to the funding sources in this economy (federal or state dollars). Get to know the Evans School alumni that work at the City (there are at least 100 floating around). Do informational interviews with them, find professionals that could benefit from your research and degree projects.

     For more about City of Seattle hiring, visit their website.

  • The Dangers of the Unknown

    October 18, 2010

    A wise recruiter once told me that when you're considering whether or not you want a job, you should begin by considering three fundamental things:

    • The job
    • The organization
    • The people you’ll work with

    After twelve years of working in HR and career advising, my experience has been that the most common reason a person either loves or hates going to work everyday is usually tied to the people they work with. The people make all the difference. And if you’re looking for opportunities, you can usually read a job description and you can research an organization through their website, press releases, public records, etc. But figuring out who you’ll work with is usually the most unknowable of the three fundamentals when you’re applying for jobs or internships. There are two ways I most often see this cause problems, and both of them are especially difficult for people just starting their careers.

    I Don’t Think I Like You
    I’ve worked with a lot of students who don’t realize just how competitive the job/internship market is, and as a result, they decide not to apply for a job or internship before they know the most important part of the decision—who they’ll be working with. The key here is, don’t be too dismissive if the role and/or the organization is less than perfect. What you’ll be doing and where you’ll do it are important, but until you get a chance to talk to the people you’ll work with, you can’t make an informed decision about whether or not you really want the job. I’m not saying you should apply for anything and everything, but if you’re being picky and you’re not getting interviews or offers, it’s time to re-think your expectations. 

    I Don’t Know Anyone
    Well-connected job seekers have a tremendous advantage over people who are relative strangers. Many people get on the candidate short-list because they’ve been referred to a hiring manager or a recruiter from within the organization. One of the next best scenarios would be to have met with people from in the organization to find out what it’s like to work there. For example it’s a big plus if you can say something like this in a cover letter, “Having met with three current employees of (name of organization), I have been extremely impressed that all of them have expressed a deep respect for....” Having insider connections alone won’t be enough to get you the job, but if you talk to enough professionals, you might be surprised how many of them got their jobs because they knew someone. So if you don’t know anyone, you have two choices, become a known quantity to your top employment prospects, or risk competing with someone who is.

    There are obviously many variables that can affect these ideas. And helping students understand how to manage those variables is what we in Career Services try to do for our students and alumni. For information on scheduling an appointment with us, please email evansjob@uw.edu.
     

  • Presidential Management Fellowship and other federal fellowships: a great career awaits!

    October 1, 2010

    If you are graduating from Sept. 1, 2010 through Aug. 31, 2011, now is the time to apply for the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), a prestigious, 2-year post-graduate paid position in federal government paying from $51,630.00 - $97,333.00 per year. To apply, you must first go to USAJobs and apply online. The deadline for the online application is Oct. 15 (11:59 p.m. EASTERN time), but don't wait for the deadline to apply. You will need to fill out a fairly thorough resume through the resume builder on USAJobs and then link it to your application. You need to read the directions and fine print carefully. If you are applying for the PMF, you should consider attending our "Writing your Federal Resume" workshop on Wed., Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Parrington Hall Forum.

    Once you apply online, you also need to request to be nominated by the Evans School (students who are not nominated will not have their applications considered for the program). To do this, you must submit the following four documents to Heather Krasna, director of career services at the Evans School, in Parrington Hall room 109 (or email them to hkrasna@uw.edu) by no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 15:

    1. Form OPM 1300 (which will be generated after you apply online).

    2. Your resume

    3. Your unofficial transcript

    4. A 500-word essay on why you are interested in being a Presidential Management Fellow and serving in federal government; your breadth and quality of accomplishments; capacity for leadership, and demonstrated commitment to a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs.You can read more about the program on last year's blog post.

    Note that a few things have changed in the PMF assessment process this year. In particular, the PMF program is going to re-introduce an in-person assessment process that they have not used since 2005. We are hoping to tap into the collective wisdom of our alumni to help current students succeed in this assessment. Stay tuned for details. In addition, because the in-person assessment is going to be held in only four cities around the nation, we are also hoping to ask our alumni to consider helping current students to find housing options during the assessment to help defray travel expenses.

    Last but not least, students should be aware that the PMF, while one of the most prestigious fellowships in federal government, is not the only fellowship opportunity available. Many agencies have their own fellowship program, including the EPA, Homeland Security, Government Accountability Office (they are presenting at the Evans School on Oct. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Forum), and many others. To find a comprehensive list of post-graduate fellowship programs in federal, state and local government, nonprofit organizations and NGOs, and corporations, look in the Handouts and Resources section of EvansJobs.

    Many federal agencies also offer a "Federal Career Intern Program," a two-year, paid post-graduate job which turns into a permanent federal position. These positions typically arise on an ad-hoc basis, are often not advertised on USAJobs, and are found through networking, looking on EvansJobs, or attending career fairs (like the upcoming Business Career Fair, Tue., October 12, 2010, 2 - 6 p.m., Bank of America Arena; Science & Engineering Career Fair, Wed., October 27, 2010, 12 - 5 p.m., Bank of America Arena; Computer Science & Engineering Career Fair, Thurs. Oct. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Paul Allen Commons; iSchool Employer Connections Fair, Jan. 12 1:30-4:30 p.m., MGH Commons and more).

  • Turning your Degree Project into a Job

    May 27, 2010

    It's that time of year again—degree project panic time! 

    Evans School students in their final year are busily finishing their projects and looking forward to graduation.  It is always hard to balance the job search with academics, but especially at this time of year.  Hopefully, though, you can find a few minutes to start thinking about what you'll be doing after graduation. One way to do this is to start thinking about how you can use your degree project to help you with finding a job.  There are three main ways to do this:

    1. Use your degree project to build a new skill.  Hopefully, you have stretched your analytical muscles on your project, and can use these in a new job.  Or perhaps you've chosen a degree project that required you to learn a new technical skill, like GIS mapping or strategic planning.  Maybe your degree project has exposed you to a new issue area or sector, or allowed you to work with people at a different level than you have before.  Start reading job postings in your field to see how you can strategically use these skills in a new job.

    2. Use your degree project to meet people.  No, you shouldn't use the degree project as a thinly-veiled way of cold-calling future employers!  But certainly, degree projects that require you to conduct stakeholder analyses or surveys may allow you to meet new people.  Think about the people you have worked with in your client organization and consider mentioning to them that you would be interested in an informational interview.  Use your informational interview to find out as much as you can about the organization and similar organizations, ask about professional organizations you can join, for career advice and job search tips, and for referrals to additional networking contacts.  Ideally, people you meet through your research will remember you and tell you when a new job opens up in their organization, and they might even recommend you to others.  Many Evans School students have landed jobs this way through either their degree projects or internships.

    3. Bring your DP into your resume—or bring it to an interview.  Some students have listed their degree projects almost the same way as you would a job listing.  If you worked closely with a client organization, almost at the level of an internship, you might list yourself as a "student consultant" for them.  Or you can list your degree project under your education section and add some bullet points highlighting what you researched.  Lastly, you might consider bringing some of the salient parts of your project with you in a portfolio when you go to a job interview (along with copies of your resume and references printed on good resume paper).  You can offer them as examples of the work you've done; employers can sometimes be quite impressed by such work examples.

    Evans School Career Services is glad to meet with you to help strategize the best way to include your degree project on your resume, follow up with your networking connections, andhelp you jump-start your job search process.  Feel free to contact us at evansjob@u.washington.edu to make an appointment.

  • On Self Advocacy

    February 23, 2010

    So you’re going to a networking event or job fair. You’ve got several copies of the resume you’ve recently polished and even more business cards. Your clothes are appropriate for the event and freshly pressed. You’ve practiced your elevator pitch. But how are your nerves? Are you at the door feeling overwhelmed and apprehensive? If so, don’t sweat it. We’ve all been there, and we’ll be there again someday. Maybe it’ll be a conference, a reception, a job fair, or all of the above. One thing is for sure—a career in public service requires an ability to communicate with lots of different people in many different settings.

    Some of the students I work with get nervous just thinking about networking events and other situations where they need to advocate for themselves to strangers. Some have even said that they feel like they’re trying to sell a used car. I say that’s nonsense. We all need to advocate for ourselves, our ideas, and the institutions and stakeholders we represent. Doing so well, and with ethical intentions, is a noble thing. That’s what I remind myself before I go into an event, job interview, or important meeting.

    And then, right before I go into the fray, I like to listen to two songs, in this order:

     

  • The 17-week Job/Internship Search Plan: Staying Motivated

    February 11, 2010

    It’s only February, but summer is going to come faster than you think. In fact, it’s 17 weeks away.

    Because job or internship searching is a self-motivated activity—you’re not being graded on your performance—it’s very easy to defer your job or internship search until “later,” which can mean you will miss out on opportunities and be too late to find the opportunity you really want. This is especially true with degree projects looming!

    So, how to stay motivated? Try breaking your search down into specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound steps, week by week until summer.  Mark your calendar for each specific goal.  For each step, know what you want to accomplish, how your results will be measured, and when you want the goal accomplished. Consider this plan as you would any plan to reach a self-motivated goal, like weight loss or exercise. Many people also benefit from finding a job search partner or group to join, so that on a weekly basis, you can report on your progress and future plans (peer pressure helps!).

    Here are some important job search steps you can take now, and each week through June:

    • This week: Ask yourself what kind of job or internship you are looking for. Set aside some time to assess what’s important to you: type of organization, location, job function, skills you want to develop. Have at a few options in mind, and a few organizations you’d like to target. Being focused will make the rest of your search much easier.  You can continue this activity each week through June—or for the rest of your life—but don’t get stuck here. You have to take action.
    • Last two weeks of February: Identify your skills and abilities. Use the Evans School Employment Handbook (downloadable from EvansJobs) to identify what you have accomplished and what skills you have used. You can use this to help write a better resume and cover letter, and even use certain skills as keywords in online job searches.
    • First week or two of March: If you haven’t done so already, get your resume and cover letters polished and ready. Make sure it’s letter-perfect, have it double-checked by Career Services and several friends, quantify your accomplishments, and ensure it’s well-formatted and readable.
    • Mid-March: Make a job-search to-do list and specific goals for each week. Decide how many career events you can attend, jobs you are going to apply to each week, informational interviews you will conduct. Find a job search partner to keep you on track or get organized with a calendar or Excel file in which you note your follow-up appointments and activities.
    • Now through June: Research where to find opportunities. Sources of jobs and internships can come from networking contacts, postings on EvansJobs or other databases, or online research. Set aside a specific time each week to research opportunities, follow up on your contacts and connections, or make outreach phone calls to target organizations. Start bookmarking job-related websites, subscribing to job posting listservs, and setting up a job search agent in EvansJobs so that you will be alerted to jobs as they are posted. Some tips on other job search listserves you can join are available here.
    • Now through June: Reach out to professionals in your field for networking.  Mark your calendar to follow up with people you've met to keep them updated on your job search process.
    • Mid-March through June: Apply to opportunities. Decide on a number you want to aim for each week.
    • April through June: Hopefully, interview for some opportunities. Make an appointment with Career Services for a mock interview beforehand.
    • Ideally—by summer: If you keep up the effort throughout the winter and spring quarters, you will have an offer. Ask Career Services about salary negotiation or refer to the Employment Handbook.

     

  • Making the Most of Career Networking Night

    January 25, 2010

    Evans School Career Networking Night is February 8, 2010 from 5–8pm in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall.  The event will have three parts:

    Speaker Panel from 5–6 p.m., with speakers including:

    • Grace Chien, Girl Scouts, Totem Council, Chief Executive Officer
    • Tom Waldron, Waldron & Co.  
    • Erin Geiger, CARE USA, Senior Director of Development, Strategic Partnerships/Alliance
    • Gabriel Scheer, Revision Labs/Greendrinks 
    • J. Paul Blake, Seattle Public Utilities, Director, Community Relations Development; President, ASPA Evergreen Chapter

    Employer and Alumni Introductions from 6–6:20 p.m.: We will ask alumni and employers in the audience to come to the microphone and introduce themselves, including the organization they are with and if they are recruiting.

    Networking Event and Career Fair from 6:20–8 p.m.: Approximately 50 alumni and employers will be in attendance at this event; thus far we have 34 organizations registered that may actually be recruiting, and many others will there to network. An updated list can be found on the homepage of EvansJobs. Note: we cannot guarantee that each organization will actually attend, so be flexible!

    To be prepared for Career Networking Night, attend one of the following workshops:

    Can’t attend one of these workshops? Like anything else, you will get out of this event what you put into it.  Here are some tips to help you prepare:

    What can you gain from attending Career Networking Night?  

    • Connect with employers of interest who have (or will have) internship or job opportunities available, explain to them what you can bring to their organization, and hopefully obtain job or internship interviews
    • Learn about different career pathways and organizations
    • Gain job search advice from people in your field
    • Meet at least one or two new people in your field of interest you can follow up with for an informational interview
    • Meet people who will remember you when opportunities arise at their organizations

    Before the event*

    • If possible, research the agencies and organizations that may be of interest to you. Please note, we cannot guarantee that each organization that registers will actually attend, and others may arrive without registering, so be flexible and listen to their introductions!
    • Create your "30-second commercial" to introduce yourself and highlight your strengths and skills to an employer and identify specific experiences where you have successfully demonstrated your skills and strengths. 
    • Prepare a professional, concise, and effective resume to hand to any organization or agency in which you are interested. Some of the organizations at the event will be collecting resumes. If you are actively searching for a job or internship, have an updated resume ready to go.
    • Bring printed Evans School business cards (you can download them from the handouts and resources section of EvansJobs).   Use good quality paper for both resumes and business cards.
    • Know why you want to work for a specific organization or in a certain field; if you can't answer that question, the employer is not likely to be interested in you as a potential candidate. 
    • Prepare relevant questions to ask recruiters and alumni.

    During the event

    • Wear business attire. We recommend suits with jackets and ties for men and suits with jackets for women. Your first impression is important!
    • First plan to meet people who are best matches for your career interests, then speak with the others for networking purposes (they may know someone you could be connected to).
    • Make eye contact immediately when introducing yourself.
    • Give a firm handshake to get you off to a good start.
    • Try to use the representative's name; look at their card or name tag.
    • Smile, be polite, and show enthusiasm—these are important qualities in any candidate.

    Communication is critical

    • Listen carefully to what the representative has to say.
    • Avoid using filler words or phrases such as "you know," "like," "I mean," "you know what I mean," and/or "well." Speaking professionally is an important element of the job search process.
    • Be confident when speaking.
    • Have sufficient copies of your resume and business card available and be prepared to offer one to each of the companies or organizations you are interested in. 
    • Ask for a business card or keep a list with each representative's name and contact information.
    • Keep a notepad and pen with you and take notes after speaking with each employer.

    Body language can often speak louder than words

    • Don't fidget or play with your hair; it is distracting and employers will notice. These mannerisms give the impression you are not interested in their organization.
    • Look at the recruiter but don't try to stare him/her down.
    • Maintain eye contact while speaking.
    • Do not chew gum—it's unprofessional. It's smart to keep breath mints handy.

    After the event

    • Follow-up with a thank you letter, email, or note to those organizations that interested you to remind them of your interest and availability.
    • If you promised to send an employer additional information about yourself, send it immediately.
    • Explore all of your options. Don't limit your possibilities—be open to new ones.

    *adapted from UW Career Center materials.

  • Tips for the MPA Job Search

    January 6, 2010

    The following was written by a June 2008 Evans School graduate who found a great full time position working on environmental issues in local government after six months of searching.

    Tips for the Job Search

    1. Tell a lot of people that you are looking for work—this helps with getting job announcements sent to you personally and also with the recommendation process.
    2. Set up informational interviews. These are actually a lot of fun and will become your professional network in the future if you do it right.
    3. Get on a lot of list-servs.
    4. Go to job sites frequently. Things open and close quickly, and it also gives you a sense of the demand by employers. What skills and abilities are frequently coming up in job descriptions?
    5. Know what you want to do—applying for jobs you don’t really want becomes evident in the application & interview. It is about finding a good fit.
    6. Get as much real work experience as possible, via internships and other. My impression is that my grad school experience didn’t really help me get ‘ahead’ of the crowd in any of the application process—mostly because others had similar levels of training.
    7. Study the job description. Study the terms in the job description. Research these concepts and terms well. Study the organization’s website.
    8. Who do you know in the organization? Take them out to coffee and tell them that you’ve applied for the job. Keep it friendly and low-key. They might offer to put in a recommendation for you.
    9. Get relevant certifications if you can afford it.
    10. Have friends read your cover letters.
    11. Be extremely thoughtful in the interview. Admit where you don’t have exact experience in an area but highlight what you can do to learn it (and use examples).
    12. Be personable, warm, and considerate.
    13. Have great references.
    14. Take Heather’s Job Search class, and learn how to write your resume.


     

  • 'Tis the Season for Fellowships

    December 9, 2009

    There are two main ways for students who are graduating around June 2010 to find jobs. 

    The first way is to consider applying for competitive post-graduate fellowship opportunities.  There are many such opportunities; some are in Seattle, many are nationwide (including the Seattle area), some are in other cities like Washington D.C., and some are international.  These programs typically offer not just a great first job after graduate school, but they usually also include extensive training, possible rotational experiences and opportunities to build expertise in a variety of areas, and the prestige of being chosen for a top-level opportunity.  Many also translate directly into full-time jobs (while others lead to full-time jobs in other organizations due to the great experience you build and connections you make).

    A list of fellowships with upcoming deadlines is below.  Don't miss the deadlines—some are coming up very soon!  Apply through EvansJobs, and search for the ID numbers listed to see the full job description.

    What's the other way to apply, you ask?  That's apply for open jobs as they come up and asking your networking contacts for referrals for opportunities before they are posted.  Now that finals are winding down, now is the time to use your break to start listing your contacts, following up with them (holiday cards, anyone?), and targeting your favorite organizations to find new connections.
     

    POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS WITH IMPENDING DEADLINES

    • 2010 Local Government Management Fellowship, ID #4878, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), deadline December 11, 2009 (nationwide opportunity) (This excellent, nationally-known program provides a great experience in local government management)
    • Junior Associates in Asian Affairs, Spring 2010, ID #4305, Asia Foundation, deadline  December 14, 2009 (California)
    • Executive Branch Fellowship and the Congressional Fellowship, ID #4684, Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), deadline December 15, 2009 (Washington D.C.)
    • Emerging Leaders Program, ID #5052, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), December 22, 2009, (Atlanta, Georgia) (an excellent federal fellowship program)
    • FHWA Career Intern Program (fellowship), ID #2729, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), deadline December 23, 2009 (D.C.)  (another great way to get your foot in the door with federal government)
    • Junior Professional Associates, ID #2828, World Bank, open deadline (International)
    • Regional Scholars: Africa, Asia, Japan, Pakistan, Canada, etc., ID #2821, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars/Fellowship Foundation, open deadline (international)
    • International Affairs Fellowship in India, ID #2717, Council on Foreign Relations, Dec 31, 2009 (India)
    • International Development Correspondent Fellowship, ID #5070, The Development Executive Group (DevEx), deadline Dec 31, 2009 (international)
    • Fellows Program in Public Affairs, ID #4754, CORO, deadline Jan 01, 2010 (nationwide)
    • William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India, ID #5048, American India Foundation, deadline Jan 01, 2010 (India)
    • Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (New Haven, CT), ID #5047, Unite for Sight, deadline Jan 05, 2010 (international)
    • 2010 Tacoma Management Fellowship, ID #4446, City of Tacoma, Washington, deadline Jan 08, 2010 (Tacoma, WA)  (excellent opportunity in local government management-- check EvansJobs for specific application tips)
    • New York City Urban Fellows Program, 2010-11, ID #4053, New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, deadline January 08, 2010 (NYC)
    • Management Fellow, ID #5074, City of San Jose, January 14, 2010 (California) 
    • Health Administrative Fellowship, ID #5051, Group Health Cooperative, January 15, 2010 (Seattle, Washington)
    • Post-Bachelor Fellowship, ID# 4961 University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, deadline January 15, 2010 (Seattle, Washington)
    • State Policy Fellows, ID #4644, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, deadline January 15, 2010 (Seattle, Washington, and nationally)
    • Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice, ID #5050, Families USA, deadline January 15, 2010 (D.C.)
    • Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, ID #5053, Congressional Hunger Center, January 20, 2010 (D.C.)
    • White House Fellowship, ID#4111, deadline Feb 01, 2010 (D.C.)  (one of the most prestigious programs in the nation)
    • Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice, ID #4796, Families USA, Feb 05, 2010 (D.C.)
    • Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship: 2011, ID #4729, U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), deadline February 19, 2010 (nationwide, including Seattle)
    • Executive Fellowship Program, ID #4839, California State University/Capital Fellows Programs/Sacramento State Center for California Studies, deadline February 24, 2010 (Sacramento, California)
    • Bonderman Travel Fellowship, ID#4409, University of Washington, Graduate School, deadline February 26, 2010 (international)
    • Government-wide Acquisition Management Intern Program, ID #5073, U.S. Department of the Interior, deadline April 02, 2010 (national)
    • TCF Internship: Voluntary Management (Full time volunteer management), ID #3625, U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, April 23, 2010 (Seattle)
    • WREI Congressional Fellows on Women and Public Policy, ID #4976, Women's Research & Education Institute (WREI), deadline May 1, 2010
    • At-Large Graduate Student Fellowships, 2010/11, ID #4987, University of Washington, Program on Climate Change (PCC), May 5, 2010 (Seattle)
    • Ecologic Transatlantic Fellowship Program (Ongoing) ID #908, Ecologic - Institute for International and European Environmental Policy (ongoing, international opportunity
    • Federal Career Intern Program (Post graduate fellowship), ID #2728, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), (ongoing, nationwide opportunity)