Pursuing a Career in International Conflict Resolution? How to pay off student loans, make money AND save the world!
Dreaming of a career in international conflict resolution? Wondering what skills, knowledge and abilities are required? Uncertain of how to get a foot in the door?
Based on current research, expert practitioner, researcher and professor Craig Zelizer will facilitate an interactive workshop on careers in international conflict resolution to:
- give you great tips to make your CV stand out
- action plan to set and achieve your career goals
- translate current trends in the field into practical advice to help you get a job
- describe the ACT Forums listserv, a leading online resource on opportunities in conflict resolution (www.conflicttransformation.org)
RSVP to swoodside@law.harvard.edu by 3/5; space is limited
Bring copies of your CV for peer review and editing.
Bring your questions and enthusiasm!
This is the second of two career series events this semester. The first one will take place on March 5.
Useful and practical background reading:
Zelizer, Craig, & Johnston, Linda. (2005). Skills, Networks & Knowledge: Developing a Career in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. Virginia: Alliance for Conflict Transformation
Available as a free download.
“Over the past two decades, the field of international peace and conflict resolution has grown substantially with an abundance of new degree, training programs, and organizations dedicated to practice. Particularly in the past five years, peace and conflict resolution programming has become an increasingly important component of international assistance work funded by various US government agencies, international intergovernmental organizations, foundations and individual donors. With this increase in programming, there has also been increased funding for peace and conflict resolution work.”
“As the field has expanded, the number of individuals seeking professional opportunities has also risen dramatically. Given the relatively new nature of international peace and conflict resolution work, the path to a career in the field is still quite confusing to many individuals. Although many non-profit, governmental, educational and intergovernmental organizations have begun creating positions at least in part focused on peace and conflict resolution, it is not clear who is filling these positions and what skills employers are seeking in potential employees.”
Refreshments provided.
RSVP required to swoodside@law.harvard.edu
