Special Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Stephen Halloway gave a presentation Wednesday to provide students with advice about working for international organizations.
Halloway addressed issues concerning undergraduate and graduate students from many different backgrounds and majors.
He gave them an idea of what to expect with their decided level of degree. For undergraduates, he stressed the importance of internships.
""I'm a big fan of intern opportunities in [the] country, where UNESCO and other UN agencies are hiring interns to do research,"" Halloway said.
Halloway also touched on the importance of knowing a second language and studying abroad.
He stated that during an international experience, one should not only do well academically, but also ""think about whether the country you're going to is a country that you may want to work in when you graduate.""
Cynthia Williams, director of external relations for the Division of International Studies, supported Halloway's ideas of contacting UW alumni who are currently working abroad.
""There are actually formalized programs for career advising through the Alumni Association,"" she said. ""It is an incredible source.""
Halloway suggested graduate students maintain relationships with professors and use business networking sites to look for jobs.
""Don't discount it,"" he said. ""When looking for a job, everything's fair game.""
Unfortunately, what does not apply to this theory is salary. Although people with a Bachelor's degree will likely be hired, they will be considered a ""cheap hire."" People with a graduate degree can expect much more.
