The Mānoa Career Center at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa assists students in all majors with their career planning through awareness, exploration, experience, and reflection.
The unique programs here at Mānoa and featured below may assist you in connecting your interest with an area of study.
Are you wondering what the next step should be after graduation? Our jobs database is updated weekly with a variety of full-time job opportunities.
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Build a solid professional profile starting from your application for your first college part-time job. Discuss your after-graduation plans to go to graduate school or into a career position.
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Need help planning your career? Schedule an appointment with one of our career counselors.
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september, 2021
09sep12:00 pm1:00 pmU.S. Department of State Virtual Information SessionEmployer Information Session
U.S. Department of State: Careers in Diplomacy Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM HST Zoom Meeting (Zoom details will be sent after registration, closer to the date of the
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U.S. Department of State: Careers in Diplomacy
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM HST
Zoom Meeting (Zoom details will be sent after registration, closer to the date of the session)
The U.S. Department of State is the Federal government’s leading foreign affairs agency that works to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and fosters conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. We have career and internship opportunities in the U.S. and overseas for students in all majors, including business, economics, engineering, IT, and political science. We also have fellowships that can pay for your undergraduate or graduate studies. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.
Jason Vorderstrasse joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2004 and currently serves as the Diplomat in Residence for Southern California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Reports and Blockchain Coordinator and the Deputy Director of the Office of International Labor Affairs in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Previously, he worked as the Chief of the Political and Economic Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana, Mexico.
Other assignments include Chile Desk Officer in Washington, Global Affairs Officer for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in Washington, Consul in Hong Kong, and Vice Consul in Kingston, Jamaica. Prior to joining the Department of State, he worked for the U.S. Department of Labor in Los Angeles.
Jason holds a law degree from Golden Gate University and a B.A. in International Relations from Pomona College. He grew up in Oregon and speaks Spanish, intermediate Mandarin, and intermediate Cantonese.
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The Thomas R. Pickering Undergraduate and Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowships seek to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career. The Fellowship includes funding toward tuition, room, and board during the senior year of college and the first year of graduate study, or for two years of graduate study. Fellows are provided two internships with the U.S. Department of State: one in Washington, D.C. and one at a U.S. Embassy abroad. For more information, visit pickeringfellowship.org/.
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program offers graduate fellowships to outstanding college seniors and graduates who want to join the Foreign Service. These fellowships help finance two-year graduate programs, provide paid internships, and facilitate entry into the Foreign Service. The program also accepts 15- 20 undergraduates to participate in the six-week Summer Enrichment Program that prepares students for careers in international affairs. Both programs seek applicants with a strong academic background, a commitment to service, and an interest in making a difference in the world. For more information, visit rangelprogram.org.
The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship provides funding for two years of IT undergraduate or graduate school, up to $37,500/year, plus two paid internships in exchange for a 5-year commitment to serve as a Foreign Service IT specialist. Learn more through The Washington Center or visit https://faitfellowship.org.
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Virtual Information Session Tuesday, September 14th 12:00 pm Welcome to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)!
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, September 14th
12:00 pm
Welcome to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)! NGA is an intelligence and combat support agency that delivers world-class geospatial intelligence that provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, military service members, intelligence professionals and first responders. Anyone who sails a U.S. ship, flies a U.S. aircraft, makes national policy decisions, fights wars, locates targets, responds to natural disasters, or even navigates with a cellphone relies on NGA. NGA enables all of these critical actions and shapes decisions that impact our world through the indispensable discipline of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
We have internship and full-time opportunities available at our agency in all fields and backgrounds. Please drop by in order to learn more about NGA, job opportunities, tips for the application process!
View our Summer 2022 Internship and other job opportunities: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-listings?agency=NGA
Learn more about NGA here: https://www.nga.mil/
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm HST
Campus Center 3rd Floor - Room 308
2500 Campus Road Room #308, Honolulu, HI 96822
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
Using templates for your resumes and cover letters? Not a good idea. This will result in an application that fades into a sea of clones. Let us provide
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Using templates for your resumes and cover letters? Not a good idea. This will result in an application that fades into a sea of clones. Let us provide examples and tips on developing an effective resume and cover letter that will take you to the next step in the application process!
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Virtual Information Session Co-sponsored by: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF is
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Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Virtual Information Session
Co-sponsored by: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF is seeking engineering graduates and prospective graduates to fill vacancies as nuclear, general, electrical, mechanical and civil engineers to work in the largest industrial maintenance facility in the Pacific.
Attend our informational session to find out how you might qualify for an engineering career at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
5:00 pm (HST)
Zoom Meeting (details will be sent after sign-up)
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
21sep3:00 pm4:00 pmLinkedIn 101Virtual Career Development Workshops
Familiar with LinkedIn? Learn ways to raise your profile, connect and market your skills with potential employers, explore career paths and gain opportunities on the largest professional networking site the
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Familiar with LinkedIn? Learn ways to raise your profile, connect and market your skills with potential employers, explore career paths and gain opportunities on the largest professional networking site the world!
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
22sep12:00 pm1:00 pmFBI Virtual Information SessionEmployer Information Session
Federal Bureau of Investigation Virtual Information Session through Zoom Wednesday, September 22nd 12:00 PM (HST) An FBI recruiter will be conducting a virtual information session to
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Virtual Information Session through Zoom
Wednesday, September 22nd
12:00 PM (HST)
An FBI recruiter will be conducting a virtual information session to discuss careers with the FBI. Feel free to join in and ask any FBI recruitment-related questions you may have, including the subjects below:
The session will include a brief presentation, audience Q&A, and one-on-one session(s) with the recruiter (time permitting). Please sign up for the session to receive Zoom details.
FBI JOBS | A CAREER LIKE NO OTHER
Would you like to join a diverse team that keeps our communities and nation safe by protecting the American People and upholding the U.S. Constitution.?
If so, the Honors Internship Program is a 10-week, paid internship for college undergraduate and graduate students. While exploring our exciting career options, students work side-by-side with FBI employees at our Washington, D.C. area headquarters locations, or in field offices around the country.
Honors Internship Program Educational Disciplines (include, but no limited to):
The Collegiate Hiring Initiative is the FBI’s full-time, entry-level hiring program. It’s open to graduating seniors or those who received an undergraduate, graduate or PhD degree within the last 24 months (or 72 months for veterans). Recent graduates help support a huge part of the FBI’s mission. The program also offers participants a chance to explore and transition into many exceptional FBI career paths, as well as other opportunities within the federal government and private sector. Openings are available in these areas:
Eligibility:
Apply and learn more at “FBIjobs.gov”
FIDELITY / BRAVERY / INTEGRITY
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
Global Health Technical Professionals (GHTP) Information Session Are you a current student interested in working in the field of global health? Join our virtual information session where you'll learn about
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Are you a current student interested in working in the field of global health? Join our virtual information session where you’ll learn about global health career and paid internship opportunities supporting the US Agency for International Development. You’ll also gain relevant professional development resources and advice for a successful application. Visit http://www.globalhealthtp.org to learn more.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
12:00 pm (HST)
**Zoom details will be sent closer to session date.
SIGN-UP FOR THE INFORMATION SESSION
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
23sep3:00 pm4:00 pmJob Search 101Virtual Career Development Workshops
Are you looking for a job? Whether you’re about to graduate or are looking for your first job, this session will help you to gain tips and learn
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Are you looking for a job? Whether you’re about to graduate or are looking for your first job, this session will help you to gain tips and learn to navigate the hidden job market and find work.
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
Using templates for your resumes and cover letters? Not a good idea. This will result in an application that fades into a sea of clones. Let us provide
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Using templates for your resumes and cover letters? Not a good idea. This will result in an application that fades into a sea of clones. Let us provide examples and tips on developing an effective resume and cover letter that will take you to the next step in the application process!
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
29sep3:00 pm4:00 pm14 Things You Should Know About the InterviewVirtual Career Development Workshops
Planning to ace your next interview? Let us provide you with tips to understand the interview process, conduct yourself professionally, respond appropriately and succeed! Understand the role of the
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Planning to ace your next interview? Let us provide you with tips to understand the interview process, conduct yourself professionally, respond appropriately and succeed!
Understand the role of the interview in the job search process.
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
30sep3:00 pm4:00 pmCareer Fair Prep: The Virtual EditionVirtual Career Development Workshops
Now that most big events have gone virtual, what can I do to make the most of an online career fair? In this workshop we’ll teach you how to maximize
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Now that most big events have gone virtual, what can I do to make the most of an online career fair? In this workshop we’ll teach you how to maximize your time with recruiters and make a positive virtual impression.
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm HST
Zoom Meeting
Mānoa Career Center(808)956-7007 | careers@hawaii.edu
