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CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEARCH CALENDAR
Use this calendar as a guide to the career development and job search process. Career planning and job searching should begin sooner, rather than later in your academic career. Therefore, some of the events and deadlines referenced below may be earlier than you might expect.
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- The United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme spring internship deadline is typically late August/early September. Visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/index.htm for details.
- Visit the Resource Room at OCS and review the career education and job search resources, including computers, fax and copiers.
- Visit the World Bank for information on winter and summer internships. Winter internships typically have an early fall deadline date.
- The deadlines for the National Cancer Institute's paid six-month internships in the areas of health communications and science writing are typically September 15th for the January through June term and March 15th for the July through December term.
- The CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) deadline is typically mid-September. Contact 1.888.496.8347 for additional information or visit http://www.cdc.gov/eis/applyeis/applyeis.htm
- The World Bank Young Professionals Program deadline is typically May 1st. Visit the website at http://lnweb28.worldbank.org/hrs/careers.nsf for information and/or application.
- Request Career Choices and other career education guides and handouts on display in OCS.
- Sign-up for Fall Career Education Workshops and On-Campus Events
- The ASPH/CDC deadlines for the Eliminating Minority Health Disparities Initiative Internships are typically in September and March. Request information from OCS or visit the website at www.asph.org.
- Students interested in consulting and/or corporate opportunities should plan to attend a resume/cover letter development workshop as early as possible in the fall to be prepared to respond to opportunities with consulting firms and in preparation for Fall Career Day in October. If you are unable to attend a workshop, view cover letter and resume templates at this site. Consulting firms typically begin the interviewing process for full-time employment in the fall and for summer internships in January.
- Familiarize yourself with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Health Research Training Program (HRTP). Pick up a brochure from OCS and/or visit the website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hrtp/hrtp.shtml. The deadline for Spring internships is typically mid-October and the deadline for summer internships is typically early February.
- Consult the website (www.columbia.edu/cu/ccs) of the Columbia Morningside Campus Career Services Center for up-to-date information on employer information sessions and job fairs that you may attend. You are not eligible, however, to interview on-campus through the Center's on-campus recruiting program.
- Order business cards (September 2-8) to insure having cards for Fall Career Day.
- The Environmental Leadership Program Fellowship deadline is typically in early October. Check with OCS or visit the website at www.elpnet.org.
- The ASPH/HRSA Round II Fellowship deadline is typically in mid-October. Check with OCS or visit the website at www.asph.org.
- October graduates, schedule to meet with a career services advisor to discuss job search strategies and job offers.
- The deadlines for Global Health Council internships are typically October 1st for Winter internships, April 1st for Summer internships and June 1st for Fall internships (www.globalhealth.org).
- RSVP for Career Day (www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/events_deadlines/career_workshops.html) in late September/early October and plan to attend Career Day (typically in October or November).
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OCTOBER
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- Order business cards (October 1-7) to insure having cards for APHA
- Review job postings regularly for full-time jobs for graduating students, internships for continuing students and general career exploration.
- Continue to sign up for Career Education Workshops.
- Consult Career Education Workshops and On-Campus Events for specifics on Fall employer information sessions.
- Schedule an appointment with a career services advisor to discuss your specific job search/career development issues and the Alumni Database. Utilize the knowledge you have gained from attending Resume and Cover Letter Development workshops to develop/refine your basic cover letter and resume. If you did not attend a workshop, review cover letter and resume samples for guidance. Consider using the Office's resume review service for a "quick and dirty" critique of your resume and cover letter.
- Finalize your resume and make arrangements for it to be reproduced.
- The Presidential Management Fellowship Program deadline is typically in late October. Visit the PMF website at: http://www.pmi.opm.gov/ or request information from peh2@columbia.edu. You will need an official School signature on your paperwork, so please stay in contact with OCS.
- The ASPH/CDC Round I Fellowships deadline is typically in early November. Check with OCS. Alternatively, check the website at www.asph.org. Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The deadlines for The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program (science and technology policy) at the National Academies are typically November 1 for the January program, March 1 for the June program, and June 1 for the September program. For additional information and for application and reference forms, visit http://national-academies.org/internship.
- RSVP for Career Day. Prepare for Career Day by visiting Career Day Tips.
- October graduates, be sure to complete the Graduates' Survey on-line. You may also stop by the Office to complete this survey which provides us with important information on your job search experiences and employment plans.
- The deadline for Spring HRTP internships at the NYCDOHMH is typically mid to late October.
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NOVEMBER
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- Order business cards (November 3-7).
- Attend Career Day on Friday, November 9th.
- The Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities deadline for Predoctoral Fellowship (approximately 60) is typically early November; Dissertation (approximately 40) early in December; Postdoctoral (approximately 30) early in January. Contact the Foundation at 212.573.5000.
- Schedule an appointment with an OCS advisor to review your resume and cover letter or drop off your resume and cover letter for a "quick and dirty" critique.
- Finalize your resume and make arrangements for it to be reproduced.
- The CDC/Public Health Prevention Service application period typically opens November 1 and typically closes in January. Call 404.639.4087 or visit the website at http://www.cdc.gov/epo/dapht/dapht/phps/announcements.htm.
- The APTR* /CDC fellowship, internship and career development program deadlines are typically in early December. Request information in OCS or visit the website at www.atpr.org. You will need an official School signature on your paperwork, so please stay in contact with OCS. (*ATPM, The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research has changed the name to APTR The Association for Prevention Teaching.)
- The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme deadline is typically late November/early December. Visit www.unicef.org/about/employ/ for details.
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DECEMBER
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JANUARY
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- Congressional Budget Office internship application period begins on or about January 1st and ends on or about February 27th. Visit the website at http://www.cbo.gov/Employment/ for more information.
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation Scholars in Health Disparities Program deadline for postdoctoral investigators in economics, sociology, political science, public health and law, is typically early January. For further information and application materials, visit http://www.kellogghealthscholars.org/. Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program deadline is typically in mid-January. For additional information, visit the national website at www.schweitzerfellowship.org.
- The PRC Minority Fellowship Program enhances the preparation of future public health professionals from ethnic and racial minorities by providing unique training opportunities in prevention research. The deadline is typically at the end of January. For details, visit http://www.asph.org (click on Employment and Training). Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The Summer Research Internship in Epidemiology and Public Health (Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin) deadline is typically at the end of January. Visit http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mcrf/pages/default.aspx?page=mcrf_educational_opportunities_epi for more information.
- Utilize the knowledge you have gained about networking to begin contacting friends, faculty members, and others to inform them of your career plans. Give them a copy of your resume.
- Consult the Career Development Workshops and On-Campus Events to identify programs of interest.
- Schedule an appointment with an OCS advisor to discuss the Alumni Database.
- Ask about reciprocity at Columbia University and elsewhere if searching outside the metropolitan area.
- February graduates, schedule an appointment with an OCS advisor to discuss job search strategies and job offers.
- February graduates, be sure to complete the Graduates' Survey on-line. You may also stop by the Office to complete this survey which provides us with important information on your job search experiences and employment plans.
- Sign up for Spring Career Development Workshops and Industry Career Panels.
- The University of Washington Population Leadership Program deadline is typically in mid-January. Request information from OCS or visit the website at http://plp.csde.washington.edu/index.php
- MCH Graduate Student Internship Program is designed to enhance students' skills in data analysis and to provide assistance to State and local health agencies with data-related projects to enhance their epidemiologic capacity. For details, visit www.mchirc.net/gsip.htm
- The Resources for the Future deadline for dissertation fellowships and summer internships is typically at the end of February. Consult the website for details http://www.rff.org.
- Continue to research employers of interest as preparation for proactive outreach and interviewing.
- Review job postings regularly for full-time jobs for graduating students, internships for continuing students and general career exploration.
- The United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme summer internship deadline is typically early February. Visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/index.htm for details.
- The Pasteur Foundation (mission: biomedical research for the worldwide amelioration of public health) fellowships deadline for postdoctoral researchers to work in Institut Pasteur laboratories in Paris is typically in early February. For detailed information, visit www.pasteurfoundation.org/ Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The ASPH/EPA Environmental Health Fellowship Program enables recent graduates (within five years of graduation) of ASPH-member, accredited, schools of public health to be placed in various fellowship assignments within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD). The deadline is typically early February. For details, visit www.asph.org (click on Employment and Training). Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The White House Fellows program is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service. The application deadline is typically early February. For details, visit www.whitehouse.gov/fellows/ Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- The NYC Department of Health Research Training Program (HRTP) Summer deadline is typically February 1st. Request materials in OCS and visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hrtp/hrtp.shtml for more information.
- The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals of Northern Arizona University through its American Indian Air Quality Training Program offers a summer internship that provides Native American and other students with the opportunity to assist governmental facilities (primarily EPA) and Indian tribes with special projects. Students will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research at sites throughout the United States including projects covering a wide range of topics such as: Air/Water Quality, Community Outreach/Education, Environmental Health, Information Collection/Data Analysis, Environmental Justice and Youth Environmental Education. Visit http://www4.nau.edu/eeop/internships/index.asp for details on this opportunity which typically has a late January deadline.
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FEBRUARY
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- Order business cards (February 1-7).
- Congressional Budget Office internship application period begins on or about January 1st and ends on or about 2/27. Visit the website at http://www.cbo.gov/employment/intern.cfm for more information.
- The ASPH/HRSA Fellowship Program was created in 1998 to provide an opportunity for early career public health professionals from accredited graduate schools of public health to further their professional development through direct training and service within the various Bureaus, Offices, and Field Offices of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The deadline is typically mid-February. For additional information, visit www.asph.org. Please advise Phyllis Hulen, Assistant Director, OCS, if you plan to apply - peh2@columbia.edu.
- U.S. General Accounting Office, Health Care Team summer internship deadline is typically in late February. Preference is given to students focusing on health policy and public health issues. Visit www.gao.gov for details.
- NIH Research and Training Summer Internships program deadlines are typically late February. For complete information, visit http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/
- USAID typically has a limited number of internships available in sub-Saharan Africa. The deadline for applications is typically late February. Visit www.usaid.gov for details.
- American Jewish World Service Public Health Fellows Program provides professional training to the staff members of NGOs working to promote community health education, women's health projects and HIV prevention programs in the developing world. Applications for postgraduate summer internships are typically due in late February. Contact the Office of Career Services for details.
- The AHRQ Summer Internship Program is intended to provide students with an opportunity to work in an environment with some of the leading researchers in the health services research community. Students interested in summer internship opportunities should follow the application procedures described on the official announcement at http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm. Students with a particular interest in the areas of health care markets, delivery systems, and organizations are encouraged to review materials describing the Center for Delivery, Organization and Markets (formerly the Center for Organization and Delivery Studies), a Center within AHRQ http://www.ahrq.gov/About/cdom/
- The ASPH/CDC Fall/Winter Internship deadline is typically in early March. Check with OCS. Alternatively, visit the website at www.asph.org. You will need an official School signature on your paperwork, so please stay in contact with OCS.
- The ASPH/CDC deadline for the Eliminating Minority Health Disparities Initiative Internships are typically in September and March. Request information from OCS or visit the website at www.asph.org
- The deadlines for Global Health Council internships are typically October 1st for Winter internships, April 1st for Summer internships and June 1st for Fall internships (www.globalhealth.org).
- The deadline for The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program (science and technology policy) at the National Academies is typically November 1 for the January program, March 1 for the June program, and June 1 for the September program. For additional information and for application and reference forms, visit http://national-academies.org/internship.
- The HSHPS/CDC Student Internship program fosters the development of public health and research skills of Hispanic medical and public health students in order to increase the number of students at Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools who pursue careers in epidemiology, preventive medicine, and public health research. The application deadline is typically early March.
- The ASPH/Public Health Reports Summer Internship Program deadline is typically early March. For details, visit www.asph.org.
- The Secretary's Award for Innovation in Health deadline is typically in mid-March. Only one application will be submitted from the School. Request materials and procedures from OCS.
- The deadline for the Summer Administrative Training Program of the County of Los Angeles is typically on or about March 15th. For additional information, visit OCS, call 213.240.8166 or e-mail cmak@dhs.co.la.ca.us.
- The deadlines for the National Cancer Institute's paid six-month internships in the areas of health communications and science writing are typically September 15th for the January through June term and March 15th for the July through December term.
- CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program is a two-year training program designed to give recent graduates from schools of public health on-the-job training at state and local health departments in the field of applied epidemiology. Applicants must meet academic requirements in epidemiology and statistics and also be US citizens. For an application and to access more information, see http://www.asph.org or http://www.cste.org. The deadline is typically March 15th.
- The Columbia University Public Policy Consortium Fellowship (for Ph.D. students in public policy) typically has a mid-March deadline. Call the SIPA contact at 212.854.2167 for additional information.
- USAID has a limited number of Summer 2004 internships available in the Bureau for Africa located in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding students interested in pursuing careers in international development. The internships are unpaid positions. Visit http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/utility/dcinternship.html for details. The deadline is typically March 26th.
- RSVP for Career Day in late February and plan to attend Career Day (typically in March or April).
- Research Career Day employers of interest by visiting their websites and reviewing advance job descriptions in OCS.
- Visit Tips for Career Day.
- The Washington Internship Program and Somers Aging and Long-Term Care Internship are sponsored by the National Academy of Social Insurance and typically have an early March deadline. Washington Interns are placed in a government agency, legislative committee or non-partisan private organization that addresses social insurance or health policy concerns. Each intern is assigned a substantive project, often involving policy analysis, tracking legislation and report writing. Somers interns are assigned to an organization with a specific long-term care research and policy analysis focus. For details, visit www.nasi.org.
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MARCH/APRIL
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- Order business cards (March 1-7) to insure having them for Spring Career Day and other job search-related purposes.
- Follow-up with Career Day employers and other employers of interest to schedule interviews and discuss employment options. Interview with employers of interest and follow-up with thank you letters. (www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/careerservices/stu_alumni_serv/tk_cover_letters.html)
- Ask about reciprocity at Columbia University and elsewhere if searching outside the metropolitan area.
- Review job postings regularly for full-time jobs for graduating students, internships for continuing students and general career exploration.
- Round II MCH Information Resource Center Internship information typically becomes available in mid-March, and applications are then accepted on a rolling basis. Request information from OCS. Also, visit the website at http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/gsip/.
- Attend the Columbia University Not-For-Profit Job Fair on the Morningside Campus (late March).
- The ATPM/CDC fellowship, internship and career development program deadlines are typically in mid-April and early May. Request information in OCS or visit the website at www.atpm.org. You will need an official School signature on your paperwork, so please stay in contact with OCS.
- The NYC Summer Internship Guide is typically available in print and on the NYC website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/summerintern.shtml) in late April/early May. Request additional information in OCS.
- Continuing students, be sure to complete the Summer Plans Survey on-line. You may also stop by the Office to complete this survey which provides us with important information on your job search experiences and employment plans.
- If there are additional ASPH/CDC Fall/Winter Internships , the deadline is typically in early May. Check with OCS. Alternatively, visit the website at www.asph.org. You will need an official School signature on your paperwork, so please stay in contact with the Office of Career Services.
- The ASPH/CDC Round II Fellowships deadline is typically in early May. Check with OCS. Alternatively, check the website at www.asph.org.
- The deadline for the ASPH/HRSA Award for Student Excellence in Public Health Practice is typically in late April/early May. Request additional information in OCS.
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MAY/JUNE
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- Maintain communication with your network of contacts.
- Revise your resume and cover letter if necessary.
- Continue to interview and follow-up with thank you letters.
- If relocating, contact OCS regarding reciprocity arrangement with universities throughout the country.
- Continue to monitor job opportunities. Consider your job options carefully. Ask for more time to consider offers, if necessary.
- Accept the job offer that provides the best match for your personality, interests, competencies and short and long-term career goals. Inform all associated with your search of your acceptance.
- If you are not securing interviews and/or job offers, contact OCS and schedule an appointment. to see an advisor to review additional job search strategies.
- May graduates, be sure to complete the Graduates' Survey on-line. You may also stop by the Office to complete this survey which provides us with important information on your job search experiences and employment plans.
- The deadline for Leadership New York (Coro Foundation) applications is typically late May. Please visit http://www.coro.org/site/c.nvI2IeNZJyE/b.2108577/k.EF3D/Leadership_New_York.htm for details.
- The United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme fall internship deadline is typically late May/early June. Visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh/index.htm for details.
- The deadlines for Global Health Council internships are typically October 1st for Winter internships, April 1st for Summer internships and June 1st for Fall internships. (www.globalhealth.org)
- The deadlines for The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program (science and technology policy) at the National Academies are typically November 1 for the January program, March 1 for the June program, and June 1 for the September program. For additional information and for application and reference forms, visit http://national-academies.org/internship.
- The deadline for the Fellowship on Women and Public Policy is typically in mid-July. Call the Center for Women in Government at 518.442.3383 or visit the website at www.cwig.albany.edu
- Familiarize yourself with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Health Research Training Program (HRTP). Pick up a brochure from OCS and/or visit the website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hrtp/hrtp.shtml. The deadline for Fall internships is typically mid-July.
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JULY
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- The deadline date for National Women's Law Center policy internships is typically July 30th for fall internships. Visit www.nwlc for details.
- Newly admitted and continuing students in the metropolitan area during the summer should consider meeting with a Career Services advisor to discuss career development strategies for the coming year.
- October and February graduates should develop a wish list of prospective employers during the summer and start to research them on the web.
- The ASPH/HRSA Round I Fellowship deadline is typically in mid-August. Check with OCS or visit the website at www.asph.org/.
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