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# Career Management

## Jump-Start Your Professional Development at the Brooks School

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## More About the Webinar:

Career Management: Jump-Start Your Professional Development at the Brooks School

Explore the Brooks School's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with Associate Director of Career Management Michelle Gardner.

This session will help you gain insights into what your first semester at Cornell will look like, including an individualized career assessment, internship interview preparation, and networking opportunities. You'll also learn about the essential PUBPOL 5009 course, Career Management for Public Affairs, which equips MPA students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the public affairs job market and become leaders in the field.

Michelle will also highlight the comprehensive services and resources available to help you craft a strategic career development plan and conduct a successful job search during your time at Cornell. We’ll explore the career outcomes for Cornell MPA graduates, showcasing the program's effectiveness in launching successful public administration careers.

 

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# Additional Resources

If you're interested in learning more about the MPA Program at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, check out these resources.

- #### An Educational Guide for Future Leaders in Public Affairs

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- #### 5 Myths Surrounding Public Policy Jobs — Debunked 

To better understand what public administration jobs are and are not, check out this blog that debunks five myths surrounding getting an MPA *and *working in public affairs.

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