Career Resources for Opportunities in Federal Government

Are you interested in working for federal government? Do you want to know what opportunities are available, or what resources are out there to support your interest in pursuing your federal career? Take a look at the resources below.

  • Go Government: An online resource for exploring and pursuing federal employment that includes insights on the federal hiring process and career guides based on professional area and interest.
  • USAJOBS:The Federal Government’s official employment site for opportunities with 500+ agencies across the United States and around the world.
  • USAJOBS Events: A list of upcoming virtual events led by the Office of Personnel Management and other agencies, aimed to provide guidance around searching and applying for federal opportunities, including for individuals with disabilities, such as federal resume writing, interviewing, and navigating USAJOBS.

See additional resources in Career Connect.

Apply to the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures by March 1, 2019 | Informational Webinar on February 15

The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia University is now accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. This Fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures around the world. Ventures must be led by Columbia University students or alumni, or be advised and have significant involvement by Columbia University faculty or researchers.

Want to learn more or have questions? Attend their informational webinar on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 12-1 pm EST! During this webinar, you will learn about upcoming deadlines and the application process, have the chance to ask any questions you may have, and network with other social and environmental venture teams. RSVP here.

More information and the online application is available at: www.tinyurl.com/tamersvfund

Application Deadlines:  March 1 and August 15, annually

Welcome Back to the Spring Semester

We are excited to welcome you back to the Social Work Community and happy New Year! We hope your holiday was restorative and enjoyable. As always, the Office of Career Services and Leadership Management is committed to providing you with support and resources to empower your professional journey throughout your time here at CSSW and thereafter.

Tips for Spring Semester

With the beginning of the spring semester, also comes high anticipation for the graduation season. This is also a prime time to focus on your career plan and job search strategies. To help get you started, below are some tips to make the best of this semester:

Never Stop Learning: Be present at your surroundings and classes, recognize that knowledge learned in school lasts even after graduation and will pop up at any point in your life.

Expand Your Network: Take advantage of the Columbia community, make connections with people from diverse backgrounds, and let them know you are looking for opportunities.

Develop Your Personal Brand and Remember Your Reputation is Earned: Your peers, teachers, or friends could all be your future career partners. Your attitude, interactions and conversations with individuals, and performance in team work settings will shape your professional reputation now and in the future.

Don’t Slow Down Your Job Search: Utilize online job boards (Career Connect, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.) to browse various opportunities you are interested in.

Leverage the Office of Career Services and Leadership Management: There are different jobs and professional events posted everyday, as well as appointment/drop-in hours available to answer your career questions and to guide you along the way.

For any questions about our services, feel free to email [email protected]

Resources for Federal Employees During Shutdown

If you are a federal employee, there are options that may be available to you to cope with the financial challenges that you may be experiencing with the shutdown, as shared by USA TODAY:

Additional resources including wireless providers and local (DC-based) businesses providing support are listed here.

Source: Tyko, K. (2019, January 10). Businesses offer furlough freebies, shutdown specials and assistance to federal workers. USA TODAY. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com

UPDATE: For federal employees in NYC, the New York Common Pantry is providing bags of food – produce, dry goods and proteins to help through this time at their Manhattan and Bronx Pantry:

  • Manhattan: 8 East 109th Street, Manhattan, Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Bronx: 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, Thursday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Also, Masbia Soup Kitchen Network serves free hot dinner and distributes raw grocery packages to all. Masbia operates out of 3 locations throughout New York City and is open 5 days a week. Everyone is eligible no ID needed. Everyone is entitled to free sit in dinner nightly and a take-home grocery package once a week. ALL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS ARE WELCOME. See more information below. (No need to call ahead, just show up)

 

Social Work Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) | Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NYS), the New York State Social Work Education Association (NYSSWEA), and the New York State Deans of Schools of Social Work is hosting the annual Social Work Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) at the Capitol in Albany, NY on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

LEAD is a legislative event that brings hundreds of social work students and professionals to the NYS Capitol. The goal of this event is to further social workers’ knowledge about policy issues in substantive areas of social work practice, teach participants about legislative advocacy, and provide an opportunity for social workers to lobby on behalf of specific legislation.

The two issues they will be advocating for this year are:

– New York State Dream Act
– Social Work Investment Initiative (#investinsocialwork)

What to Expect

LEAD is open to both social work students and professionals. Attendees will visit their legislators throughout the day via legislative appointments or blanket canvassing to advocate for our issues. Attendees may also opt to serve as group leaders, responsible for leading the assigned meetings with legislators. Information, updates, and resources pertaining to 2019 LEAD will be emailed DIRECTLY to your email address. As such, please ensure your email address is correctly filled out when registering.

Click here to register for 2019 LEAD on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Deadline to register is Friday, February 22, 2019.