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Internship Hunt, Students choose Boston for Jobs - Due to the various types and sheer number of
internship opportunities in Boston, students come to the city to get a taste of their desired careers.

“There’s a great number of schools in the Boston area [and] there are many fine employers looking for the best talent,” saidJames French, assistant dean for career services at the Boston University School of Management. “We have an excellent relationship with the companies in the area, but also across the country and across the world, and employers know the quality of our students and are very much attracted to them.”



French said in the BU Feld Career Center, he helps connect students with business internships in the city. (see HERE)

“In the past 12 months, 230 employers have visited us to meet our students,” he said. “They’ve posted over 1,600 jobs and some of those are internships and others become permanent jobs.”

Cesare Grieci, manager of staffing and employee relations at American Students Assistance, said ASA started seeking younger interns who could provide more insight on how students are dealing with educational loans and debt.

“In the beginning we started hiring the upperclassmen who were toward the end of their college years,” he said. “But we found that we weren’t giving ourselves enough exposure to the people entering into school.”

French said students who get the best internships have high academic standing but also know how to interact in social situations.

“Being very prepared for interviews, knowing how to interact with a potential employer, knowing how to behave and how to be productive all show that you can add value [to the company,]” he said.

Some students said they came to BU specifically for its internship programs and opportunities.

Morgan Perry, a College of Communication junior, said she transferred to BU because there were several internships in the city for her major. (see HERE)

“I was attending school at the University of Pittsburgh and realized that there were not as many opportunities for internships in my field there,” she said. “Not to mention that [BU has] one of the best communication schools in the country.”

Perry said she completed two internships and plans to intern for Digita in Boston this summer.

“My internship at Digita was really competitive to get, but my two other internships were less competitive because they are smaller companies,” she said. “Getting an internship in Boston has been relatively easy, [so] long as you are persistent and not too picky.”

Chloe Conceicao, a College of Fine Arts sophomore, said her previous internship at Mazda helped her gain valuable experience in the workforce.

“It makes you take responsibility because you have to be there on time every day,” she said, “and you don’t leave until you get your work done.”

Source : dailyfreepress.com

Find Jobs at Qatar Career Fair 2013 - Qatargas is participating in the sixth Annual Qatar Career Fair
The event, being held under the slogan "Write the Next Chapter in Qatar's Success" is being jointly organised by Qatar Foundation, Qatar Petroleum, Amiri Diwan, Qatar University, and The Ministry of Labour.

Qatargas' message this year to the thousands of aspiring Qatari graduates and job seekers visiting the fair is "Change Your Future - Change the World".

Commenting on Qatargas' participation in QCF 2013, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas Chief Executive Officer: "Qatargas is on a journey to be the world's premier LNG Company. We want to be known for our people, innovation, operating excellence and corporate social responsibility. We are looking for people who are willing to innovate and be part of our success story. As a recognized industry leader, Qatargas offers opportunities for a career that will encourage young nationals to be innovative and equip them with the skills required to overcome challenges."

Mr. Ghanim Al-Kuwari, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer - Administration said "Our participation at the Qatar Career Fair is part of our Qatarization strategy. It is an ideal platform for us to showcase the excellent employment and career development opportunities available at the world's largest LNG producing company, Qatargas, and meet young nationals who are preparing to start their professional lives. Qatargas is committed to ensuring Qatari participation in all areas of our company, contributing to our vision of becoming the world's Premier LNG Company by 2015."

On the process of recruiting Qatari nationals at the fair, Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mannai, Human Resources Manager, Qatargas, said: "A Qatargas team comprising individuals with various professional backgrounds is available at the Qatargas pavilion to welcome young nationals who are looking for career opportunities. They will provide information on the available opportunities and accept resumes of interested candidates. All resumes will be reviewed and recorded for subsequent follow up."

Elaborating on the training and development plans available for nationals, Adnan Hassan Al-Shaibi, Learning & Development Manager said: "Qatargas is committed to the development of local talent, enabling young nationals to achieve their fullest potential. We have a dedicated Qatarization and National Development Division, responsible for the management of the National talent in line with our Qatarization strategy. Qatargas has introduced a comprehensive and full-fledged development programme for the national graduates joining its workforce. The leading features of this programme include a tailor-made Individual Development Programme (IDP). This is an automated system that graduates and their coaches, use to record and monitor the progress of the graduate. We have also developed a Technical Preparation Programme and a Clerical Preparation Programme aimed to attract high school students."

Visitors to the Qatargas pavilion at the Fair will be able to find out details regarding the numerous job positions available for national graduates in various departments including Learning & Development, Human Resources, General Services, Al Khor Community, Public Relations and Reservoir & Production.

Qatargas offers scholarship opportunities at leading international universities and colleges, in Qatar and abroad for Qatari national high school graduates as well as students who have already enrolled at universities. Scholarships are awarded in various specialized disciplines which are critical for Qatargas' business success.

The Company also runs a Summer Internship Programme for Qatari national high school and university students. The programme provides valuable opportunities for Qatari high school and university students during the course of their study to familiarize themselves with and gain some experience of a real working environment at the company's locations. This is implemented as part of an agreement between Qatargas and the education sector. The internship program also provides opportunities for interns to apply for employment at Qatargas. (see HERE)

Qatargas is also running an advertising campaign in the local newspapers throughout the duration of the Fair. The advertisements are inspirational testimonials from young nationals working in Qatargas, about the diverse roles they play in the Company and reflecting their pride in being part of the largest LNG producer in the world.

Qatargas is committed to supporting Quality Qatarization by attracting, developing and retaining qualified nationals. The company is actively pursuing the aim of achieving 50% Qatarization in line with the national strategy.

In 2012, Qatargas became the first company in Qatar to achieve accreditation for its professional engineers development programme, from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and Institution of Engineering Technology (IET). The accreditation indicates that Qatargas' training and development programme meets the highest standards and that the company has committed qualified staff and resources to the professional development of engineers.

Qatargas has initiated several programmes to support the development of Qatari national workforce:

• The company has introduced a high quality national development programme in order to meet its business objectives in this area. All efforts are utilized in developing the recruits and opportunities are provided for short and long terms external assignments with Qatargas' shareholders, vendors, or Project Expansion teams within Qatargas.

• The company as part of its national development programme also offers scholarship to various Bachelor Degree programmes in the best universities/colleges overseas and in Qatar.

• In addition to the scholarship programme, Qatargas offers development through a TAFE programme for Operators and Technicians, and the Clerical Preparatory Programmes for non-technical national candidates.

• The company sponsors the Chair of Engineering at Qatar University as part of its support to the aspiring Qatari professionals.(see HERE)

• Qatargas also offers a series of summer internships for Qatari national students studying at local schools and universities in a bid to acquaint young nationals with practical work experience as a prelude to embarking on a lifetime career.

(QCF) being held under the patronage of His Highness the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, from 1 - 6 April at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

Source : www.ameinfo.com

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The job opportunities available to you after earning your master's degree in psychology can depend on a number of factors. In addition to the overall job outlook in your geographic area, the focus of your master's degree can play an important role in determining your employment prospects.

>> Master's in Clinical Psychology : This is a terminal degree, meaning that further graduate study is not necessary. In some states, graduates of these practice-based programs are allowed to provide psychotherapy and psychological assessment under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist.
 

>> Master's in Experimental Psychology : This degree option can serve as a terminal degree or preparation for further graduate study. These research-based degrees are focused on preparing students for careers in research. Students often focus on a specialty area such as cognitive psychology, human factors, developmental psychology or social psychology. This type of degree would prepare students for job as research assistants, lab managers and market researchers.
 

>> Master's in an Applied Psychology Area : The U.S. Department of Labor suggests that job opportunities are strongest for students with a graduate degree in an applied psychology area such as industrial-organizational psychology or forensic psychology. A degree in an applied field prepares students to work directly in their specialty area, but some graduate may also find teaching positions at the college or university level.

What if your degree isn't in one of the above areas, or what if you are interested in switching gears to focus on a different area of psychology? While your career path may not be as obvious, there are still plenty of different job opportunities to consider.

As you begin your career search, think about the skills and knowledge you acquired during your education and consider different ways you could apply those abilities in the workforce. The following are just a few of the major areas you might want to focus on in your job search.

While the competition for teaching positions can be fierce, some graduates with a master's degree in psychology do finding teaching positions at junior colleges and universities. Academic advising, career counseling and academic recruiting are alternative careers in higher education that graduates from a master's psychology program may want to consider.

Another option is to look for job with the local, state or federal government. Various government offices often hire individuals with a master's degree in psychology to perform a range of duties such as performing research or providing psychological services. One way to look for such jobs is to go you your states Department of Labor website and search through the available job listings.

Some different government positions that you might qualify for include:

    Vocational rehabilitation provider
    Self-reliance specialist
    Developmental specialist
    Drug and alcohol specialist
    Employment counselor
    Human resources analyst
    Parole officers
    Psychology program manager
    Rehabilitation counselor
    Social service manager

Even if your degree was not practice-focused, you may still be able to find employment in the mental health field. Many of these positions are entry-level, but they can be a great way to gain experience and determine if you might be interested in pursuing a doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Some possible job titles in this area include:

    Behavioral counselor
    Health project coordinator
    Psychiatric technician
    Rehabilitation specialist
    Group home coordinator
    Family services worker
    Child protection worker
    Child care supervisor

A master's degree in psychology also serves as excellent preparation for careers outside of psychology. Psychology graduates are often sought after by employers because they have strong interpersonal and written communication skills. A solid background in research and statistics also qualifies graduates to work in areas such as market research.

    Human resources manager
    Advertising agent
    Market researcher
    Employee trainer
    Public relations representative
    Project manager
    Sales representative
    Store manager

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of psychologists is expected to grow at an average rate through the year 2018. However, the handbook notes that "master's degree holders in fields other than industrial-organizational psychology will face keen competition." The need for trained professionals to help boost worker productivity and retention is expected to help drive the increase demand for industrial-organizational psychologists.