United Nations Young Professionals Program

The U.S. Department of State announces for all qualified U.S. citizens:

The United Nations 2012 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination for UN junior professional posts.

YPP is a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the UN through an annual entrance examination. This year the examination is targeting US citizens in a variety of fields, including:

Architecture

Economic Affairs

Information System and Technology

Political Affairs

Radio Production

Social Affairs

To qualify, applicants must be no more than 32 years old as of 12/31/12 and have at least an undergraduate degree in one of the above fields. The examination tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well as your awareness of international affairs.

The application process open July 13, 2012 and closes September 12, 2012. The exam will be held on December 5, 2012 in New York City and San Francisco. Learn more about the requirements and application process at:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE&lang=en-US

Webinar: Learn about careers in the Foreign Service

You are invited to an Online Career Event with U.S. Department of State recruiters and Diplomats in Residence on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm EDT.

Learn more about more about the Foreign Service Officer Test and how you can prepare for it. 

You will have an opportunity to connect with recruiters and Diplomats in Residence from the Bureau of Human Resources who will provide insightful suggestions and answer your questions about the FSOT.

Register at http://goo.gl/jL8xC.

We look forward to speaking with you.

U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

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Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Intenrships with the Department of State

University of Michigan students who are contemplating spending either the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester away from campus should consider an internship with the Department of State, according to Diplomat in Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown.

A total of over 500 internships are available, some at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, and others at Department of State offices in Washington and other locations throughout the United States (including Detroit).

Applications for Fall 2012 internships with the Department of State must be completed by March 2, and applicants can expect a decision by mid-May.  To locate the announcement and begin the application process, interested students should go to http://usajobs.gov and search for “Fall 2012 Internship”.

Each applicant is asked to choose a first and second choice for placement from approximately forty Department of State bureaus participating in the program and to write a Statement of Interest.

University of Michigan students considering applying for an internship with the Department of State are encouraged to contact Mr. Ellickson-Brown (ellickso@umich.edu) for additional information and assistance with the application process.

Students interested in applying for an internship during the Spring 2013 internship are encouraged to go to the Department of State website (http://www.careers.state.gov) and sign on to receive an email alert informing them when applications are being accepted.  (The application period for Spring 2013 internships normally begins in May, with a July 1 deadline.)