The U.S. Office of Personnel is hosting the Federal
Internship and Employment Student Symposium on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from
10:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students have the option of participating
virtually AND in-person.
Federal Internship and Employment Student Symposium
Date and Time
Tue, March 26, 2019
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Description
Are you interested in an internship experience that will
take you to a higher level, or thinking about your next move after completing
your studies? Do you want an opportunity to contribute to others in an
environment that makes the best use of your unique talents and skill
sets? Then you may want to consider a career with the Federal Government!
There are a number of opportunities for paid internships that will offer you a
perspective on how your education and skills can make you a great fit for public
service, and for long-term careers in multiple fields due to the many mission
areas represented by our Federal agencies. If this sounds appealing, a
great first step is to join us for the Federal Internship and Employment
Student Symposium, which will take place on March 26, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. EDT.
With just a small investment of your time, you will learn
how to prepare your Federal résumé to have the greatest impact when applying
for Federal positions; and about the Federal Pathways Programs, which include
internships leading to long-term careers, and career developmental programs for
recent graduates, including those who aspire to executive-level positions in
the Federal Government. Don’t miss this outstanding, potentially life-changing
event.
Use this link to register to participate virtually:
Use this link to register to attend in person:
Agenda:
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Welcome, Ms. Kamille Smith,
Program Analyst, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Mr. Cyrus
A. Salazar, Director, Air Force Equal Opportunity
10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Internship Opportunities with the
Department of Energy,
Mr. James Hendrix, Program Analyst, Ms. Sandra
Penaherrera, Program Analyst
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Writing Your Federal Résumé, Mr.
Todd Floersheim, Corporate Recruiter, Department of Transportation
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2: 00 p.m. Pathways Programs for Interns and
Recent Graduates, Kamille Smith
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Questions and Closing Remarks
Description of Presentations:
Keynote Message:
This session will provide an inside look at Mr. Salazar’s
career path, the challenges he has faced, and powerful lessons picked up along
his Federal journey. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions
and get advice from someone who’s been there and can offer informed answers to
your most pressing questions about public service.
Federal Résumé Writing
This briefing will offer strategies on developing and
writing your Federal résumé. By the end of this session, you will know
the importance of your résumé in applying for Federal Jobs and why preparing a
thorough résumé is the single best step you can take towards obtaining Federal
Government employment; leave with tips and guidelines for improving your
résumé; and learn how to use the USAJOBS Résumé Builder to create a new résumé.
Pathways Programs for Students and Recent Graduates
This
presentation introduces you to the Pathways Programs (Internships, Recent
Graduates and Presidential Management Fellows). You will learn what each
program offers, the basic requirements for each, how you can find and apply for
Pathways positions, and employment potential after each program is complete.
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