Agenda

2017 SID-Washington Annual Career Fair 

 

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
 

The George Washington University Marvin Center

800 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
 

AGENDA

9:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN OPENS (Third Floor Lobby)
 
10:00 AM
EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN (Grand Ballroom & Continental Ballroom) 
We encourage entry-level candidates to come during this morning session (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM). 
 
12:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALLS CLOSE
 
12:45 PM
TWO CONCURRENT BREAKOUT PANELS
 
PANEL A. Breaking Into International Development
What does it take to get a job in International Development today? With organizations’ Human Resources personnel and recruiters receiving a steady stream of resumes daily for every open position, how can you gain an edge? What strategies can you use to both strengthen your application and make sure it gets into the hands of the hiring managers? Our panelists will provide tips on networking, outreach to organizations, selecting your references, and more.
Moderator: Anne M. Steen, Director, Graduate Career Center, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Speaker: Janet Graber, Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, The Palladium Group
Speaker: Munib Khan, International Recruiter, Nathan Associates
Speaker: Samuel Koroma, Internship & Project Coordinator at Plan International USA
Speaker: Jessica Pointer, Senior Human Resources Specialist, Tetra Tech
 
PANEL B. International Development in Transition - How will Changes in Government Affect your Job Search? 
A new President is taking office and a new Administration is assuming responsibility in Washington. At the same time new people, priorities and practices will emerge in the government agencies that work in international development. How might these changes impact your job search? What do you need to know or do during this time of transition to ensure that your resume is relevant and responsive to the changing landscape in government and in the many international development organizations that partner with the government?
Moderator: Paul Guenette, Chief Communications Officer, ACDI/VOCA
Speaker: Paula Feeney, Senior Advisor, Business Development, Cardno
Speaker: Jacob Grover, Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Policy and Evaluation, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC
Speaker: Betsy Ness-EdelsteinSenior Analyst/Interim Director, Center for International Evaluation, Abt Associates
Speaker: Joshua VolleDirector of Global Health, Pact
 
2:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALLS OPEN (Grand Ballroom & Continental Ballroom)  
We encourage mid-level professionals to come during this afternoon session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
 
5:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALLS CLOSE
 
 
For more information, please email [email protected] or call (202) 331-1317.