Internships and Jobs

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Careermogul.com  -- networking, resume critiques, career coaching

Latpro.com  -- job board targeted to Hispanics and bilingual
professionals

Jobstreet.com – assessment of candidates’ personalities, job
information

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education-- FIRE Internship Program
FIRE offers its interns the opportunity to work with the organization’s Defense,
Education, Development, and Media programs. Interns will also participate in
seminars with FIRE’s leadership and other experts on civil liberties. The
program will run from Monday, June 11th through Friday, August 3rd, and
interns will receive a stipend of $800 per month.

Qualifications
FIRE is looking for dynamic, energetic, responsible, and versatile individuals
who possess an interest in FIRE’s mission and work. Focus, organization,
empathy, an interest in civil liberties, the ability to work under pressure, and a
sense of humor are also important. All interns are expected to demonstrate
excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities
Interns do substantive work on behalf of rights, liberty, and individual dignity.
Undergraduate interns will split their time between assisting a mentor from FIRE’
s staff  and conducting research for FIRE’s Spotlight: The Campus Freedom
Resource. Interns may assist staff members with research and writing, case
work, fundraising, public relations efforts, and administrative duties.

Application Procedures
The application period for Summer 2007 internships ends March 31.  Applicants
should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. The sample should be
a piece of writing (or an excerpt) no longer than five pages.  

Please mail, fax, or e-mail application packages to Chris Perez, Program Officer,
at:
FIRE, Inc.
601 Walnut Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Fax: (215) 717-3449
E-mail: internships@thefire.org

American Society of Magazine Editors
http://www.magazine.org/Editorial/Internships/Requirements_and_Application/
Internship
The American Society of Magazine Editors sponsors an editorial internship
program each summer for college juniors who are journalism majors or deeply
involved in campus journalism.

This ten-week summer session allows students to have the opportunity to work
in the editorial offices of consumer magazines and business publications. 1,666
students and more than 200 different magazines have participated in the
program since it began in 1967.

Please note that many journalism schools and career placement offices are
asked to review applications from their students and submit one candidate who
most closely meets the requirements of the program. Although we accept
applications from individual students, preference is given to candidates who are
sent to us by their schools. Therefore, you should check with your dean,
department head, or career services office before sending an application on
your own.

The two-page application form can be filled out online.  However, applications
cannot be submitted online. You must print the completed form and mail it along
with the supporting materials listed below to Magazine Internship Program,
American Society of Magazine Editors, 810 Seventh Avenue, 24th floor, New
York, NY 10019.

Applications must be postmarked on or before November 15.  A processing fee
of $25 is required.


White House Internship
The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve
our President and explore public service.  We are seeking exceptional
candidates to apply for this highly competitive program.  In
addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and
complete an intern service project.   Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring
or Summer.  Every candidate must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a
college or university, and at least 18 years of age. An application and additional
information about the program can be found at http://www.whitehouse.
gov/government/wh-intern.html.

Strong applications exhibit:
•     sound academic credentials
•     a history of community involvement and leadership
•     solid verbal/written communication skills
•     a demonstrated interest in public service   
Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator,
White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before the following
deadlines:
•      mid October for SPRING  — (January to May )
•      early March  for SUMMER  — (May to August )
If you have questions you may contact Karen Race at (202) 456-5979 or
intern_application@whitehouse.gov.


Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking dynamic,
driven and achievement-oriented individuals for the Emerging Leaders Class of
2006.    The program was established to attract the best and brightest Bachelor
(with qualifying work experience), Masters, JD, and Ph. D. level graduates to
combine scholastics achievement and professional experience at the forefront
of our nation's health and human services department.

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a two-year challenging, career
development program for individuals seeking an opportunity of a lifetime
within the Federal Government. . The program includes: a structured
orientation to HHS and its operating divisions; a blended learning
environment (classroom, web-based, on-the job, etc.); diverse developmental
assignments; 3-5 rotational assignments within HHS; assignment of a mentor;
and the ability to choose a career in the following career paths: Scientific, Public
Health, Social Sciences, Information Technology and Administration. This
training is then expanded into a full-time opportunity into one of the 5 career
paths listed above of your choosing. The Department of Health and Human
Services is always there - improving conditions for people - advocating for
children's rights and the elderly, modifying health care limitations, researching
critical medical issues, improving Medicare and Medicaid, and preventing
substance and drug abuse.

Please visit our website  www.hhs.gov

How To Apply:
Please be advised, to apply to the Emerging Leaders Program, candidates must
attend a career fair, see the calendar <http://www.hhs.gov/careers/elp.html>
http://www.hhs.gov/careers/elp.html#calendar Additional information about
the ELP is available by visiting the website noted above or email
emergingleadersquestions@hhs.gov