The Peace Corps Prep program is open at any time to students of any major. Although completion of the program does not guarantee acceptance as a Peace Corps volunteer, the specialized curriculum and experience through Peace Corps Prep will greatly increase your chances. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to participate in the Missouri State University Peace Corps Prep … [Read more...] about Peace Corps Prep at Missouri State
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel Ondetti on the publication of Property Threats and the Politics of Antistatism with Cambridge University Press. Subtitled, "The Historical Roots of Contemporary Tax Systems in Latin America," the book casts "doubt on the region's reputation for having states too poor to finance economic and social development" while noting that "dramatic … [Read more...] about Dr. Gabriel Ondetti Publishes Book – Property Threats and the Politics of Antistatism
In a recent blog post for the National Associations of Colleges and Employers, Kevin Collins offered "four ways to help students to showcase their full range of strengths in their applications and interviews." Read Between the Lines. Too many students overly focus on matching the qualifications and requirements listed within job postings and end up missing the implicit … [Read more...] about Showcase Your Strength: Part II
The Missouri State University Career Center is sponsoring six upcoming career fairs. While the Government, Non-Profit & Social Services Career Fair on February 11th seems like a natural fit for Political Science, Global Studies, and Public Administration students, we can assure you that there are PLS, MGS, and MPA alumni gainfully employed across all of these sectors. … [Read more...] about Upcoming Career Fairs
In a recent blog post for the National Associations of Colleges and Employers, Kevin Collins offered "four ways to help students to showcase their full range of strengths in their applications and interviews." We'll go through them one at a time. Do a Pre-Search Skills Inventory. It has been my experience that a lot of students begin their initial career center … [Read more...] about Showcase Your Strength: Part I