One of the aims of this blog is to give current students insight into the research areas that political science alumni are involved in...its hoped that this will facilitate networking, perhaps serve as a source of inspiration or creative ideas, and also give alumni a chance to tell students some of the things that they have learned in the job market (I'm sure there are many alumni out there who wish that they could have had some practical tips such as these while they were studying).
The idea was to set up a fairly standard set of questions that could be sent to alumni currently working in diverse areas of specialization such as conflict management, China/Africa relations, the political economy of water resources, etc.
I'd like to ask that you review the questions below and, if you feel there are any additions or amendments required, please leave a comment on this post.
The idea is that all of these posts will go under a specific label, such as "biographies & tips", if there are any ideas for a more suitable label title please feel free to make suggestions.
The idea was to set up a fairly standard set of questions that could be sent to alumni currently working in diverse areas of specialization such as conflict management, China/Africa relations, the political economy of water resources, etc.
I'd like to ask that you review the questions below and, if you feel there are any additions or amendments required, please leave a comment on this post.
The idea is that all of these posts will go under a specific label, such as "biographies & tips", if there are any ideas for a more suitable label title please feel free to make suggestions.
Tell us a bit about yourself, specifically your academic background:
(full name, outline of post-grad studies, incl. dissertation topic, and year of graduation)
Tell us a bit about your professional experience, both in terms of specific organizations and areas of focus:
Why do you find your particular area of work interesting?
What are some of the key issues and/or current developments in your area of specialization?
Any career highlights you would like to mention?
(particularly interesting projects or experiences)
How do you think your training in political science helped you in your career, both in terms of finding a job and in your current work?
Any tips for political science students who will soon be looking for employment?
Any tips for people who want to work in your particular area of specialization?
(feel free to add links to relevant organizations)
Anything you wish someone had told you while you were a political science undergraduate?
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