Students and alumnae are encouraged to explore careers across Government & International Affairs by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Hebert Labbate.
Government & International Affairs
Government & International Affairs
Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Arts, Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Government & Public Policy Resources
Begin exploring careers in Government and Public Policy with the resources below.
International Affairs Resources
A career in international affairs can be fueled by a passion to travel and a desire to learn about our global environment, effectuate change, and make a difference in the world. Learn more about this field and applications through the resources below.
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Projects for Peace (students)
Kate Dailinger
Created in 2007 by Kathryn Wasserman Davis (Wellesley College '28), the Projects for Peace program offers undergraduates and graduating seniors funding to design a summer grassroots project —anywhere in the world — that promotes peace and addresses the root causes of conflict among parties. Projects may employ innovative techniques for engaging project participants in ways that focus on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict, and finding ways to resolve conflict and maintain peace. Any current Wellesley student is eligible to apply. Campus application deadline typically in January.
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program (seniors & graduates)
Kate Dailinger
The James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program supports a year's work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. Eligible are graduating seniors and recent graduates who are eligible to work in the US for a year. Campus application deadline typically in late November.
Introduction to Networking & Informational Interviewing
Wellesley Career Education
Networking is making connections and building meaningful relationships to share resources, offer support and assistance without expectations of immediate reciprocity.
GoinGlobal
Wellesley Career Education
GoinGlobal is the leading provider of both country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information. Our unlimited access subscription database features 38 Country Career Guides, 53 City Career Guides for the United States and Canada, corporate profiles and more than 16 million internship and job listings within the USA and around the world.
Negotiation: An Overview
Wellesley Career Education
Negotiation means asking for changes to the terms offered by a hiring organization, which may include any number of factors beyond the salary, including: hybrid schedule, start date, professional development funds, and other factors listed below. This can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of the job search for many people, and you may feel unsure whether you should try to negotiate, and if so, when and how to do it. Preparation, practice, and experience will all help you to negotiate with confidence.
