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| Tom Phillips |
"What can I do with a Masters degree in Public Policy?"
"How does the Ford School support graduate students' efforts to narrow down career interests, identify potential employers, and secure excellent internships and jobs?"
"What kind of help do Ford School alumni offer to students searching for jobs or internships?"
"How does the required summer internship fit with and reinforce the classroom experience at the Ford School?"
Over time, this new podcast series will explore those questions and many more. Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services Tom Phillips will provide our future and current students with an insider's look at how the Ford School produces well-trained graduates for first-class careers.
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Alumnus Alan Jaffe discusses his career at RBC Capital Markets, in public finance, and how an MPA works in the field of investment banking. |
Ford School alumnus Jomo Thorne discusses his dual major (MPP/MBA) experience at Michigan and his work at PG&E. |
Alumnus Jeff Ebihara discusses Program in Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) and the fluidity of his career in the public and private sectors |
Direct Relief International COO and Ford School alum Annie Maxwell discusses her career in nonprofit management |
Alumus Matt Naud discusses careers involving the environment and local government |
Alumus Matt Wells discusses Careers on Capitol Hill |
Ford School alumus Dileepan Sivapathasundaram discusses careers in International Development and Democracy/Civil Society |
Ford School alumnae Kelly Janiga discusses careers in Social Enterprise/Entrepreneurship |
Alumnus Dave Rivait talks about forging a successful career in the federal government |
Alumnae Lisa Nuszkowski discusses her career in state politics |
Alumnus Doug Brook, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, describes a policy career that includes work in both the public and private sectors |
U.S. Department of State Careers. Guest: Adrienne O’Neal, Diplomat in Residence, University of Michigan |
Careers in the Federal Government: The Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Program. Guest: Jennifer Niggemeier, Director, Graduate Career Services. |
Alumni conversation: Careers in consulting. Guest: Caroline M. Sallee, Consultant, Anderson Economic Group (MPP '05) |
Alumni conversation: Dual degrees and careers with the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Guest: Tim Gronniger, Analyst, CBO (MPP/MHSA '04). |
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