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Book SynopsisA rich resource with insightful information and guidance for PhD holders considering a career in international affairs Whether out of choice or necessity, many people with doctorates pursue careers outside the academic world. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs provides a wealth of information, advice, and encouragement to PhD holders who are considering a career in foreign policy. James Goldgeier and Tamara Cofman Wittes draw on their own experiences and present inspiring interviews with over two dozen practitioners who successfully made the transition to policy work. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs reveals the wide array of public, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations that hire PhD holders. This book serves as a compass for job seekers as they navigate the policy community, think about the opportunities that would be right for them, and present themselves as attractive candidates. The book concludes with appendixes that list employers, fellowships, networking groups, and more. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs is essential reading for people who are exploring career possibilities and a unique resource for academic advisers and career counselors.
Trade ReviewForeign Policy Careers for PhDs: A Practical Guide to a World of Possibilities is essential and invaluable reading for anyone who is exploring private and governmental foreign policy career possibilities and is a unique and seminal resource for academic advisers and career counselors. * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Why This Book Is For You1 Working In Foreign Policy versus Working On Foreign Policy2 Creating Opportunities in Graduate School3 Envisioning Yourself in Policy Work 4 The Foreign Policy Ecosystem5 Looking for a Job in Foreign Policy6 Career Pathways in Foreign Policy7 Making a Difference Working in Foreign Policy AppendixesA: Selected Workshops, Summer Programs, and FellowshipsB: Selected Washington-Area Institutions Conducting Policy-Relevant ResearchC: Selected Networking Opportunities IndexAbout the Authors
