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2011-12 Presidential Management Fellows Program:  The 2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application season  opened on September 15, 2011.  Approximately 850 3Ls, LLMs, and other Graduate Students will be selected for this two-year program which places applicants in public policy and management positions with a variety of federal agencies and departments.  In 2011, 860 finalists were selected from 9,000 applicants; by Summer’s end, 400 had found placements. 

 The program provides a two-year federal government fellowship to individuals who have completed a graduate-level course of study at an accredited college or university.

 PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

 Program Requirements:  Candidates must be U.S. citizens (with a few exceptions listed on website) and receive graduate degrees by August 31, 2012.  Qualified non-citizens may contact pmfapplication@opm.gov to request a temporary 9-digit number to use for social security number during application.

 Deadline: The on-line application for the PMF Class of 2012 will open on Thursday, September 15, 2011 and close on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

For further information on the PMF Program, please visit www.pmf.gov.

 Application Process:  Between Sept. 15 and Sun., Sept. 25, 2011 apply through USAJOBS by submitting resume; online questionnaire (includes biographical information, preferences for geographical placement and assessment center preferences, veterans preference eligibility, and demonstration of key skills and competencies) and documentation for Veteran’s Preference if claimed.  Also, print Nomination Form and submit to your school’s Nomination Official.  The Official will conduct a competitive nomination process using criteria such as breadth/quality of accomplishments, capacity for leadership and commitment to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs, and provide PMF with recommendations by Sept. 30, 2011.  Between Oct. 1 and 10, those recommended will take a timed ! on-line assessment (includes situational judgment test inquiring how you would respond in a given situation; life experience questionnaire, requiring response to questions regarding training, experience, education and life history; and written essay in response to a prompt or target topic). 

SUBMIT CURRENT RESUME AND COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS TO THE CPPO by Monday, September 26 at 5 p.m.

 

 October 4, 2011, 12 noon – 1:30 – Etiquette Lunch: Wine, Dine and How to Act Fine. The CPPO has purchased two tables at the upcoming Etiquette Lunch in the Student Union. Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills before you begin your interviews. If you would like to enter your name in the drawing for free tickets to this event, you must e-mail your name to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu with “Etiquette Luncheon” in the subject line by Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12 noon. Winners will be drawn randomly from those who enter and will be notified via e-mail on Thursday, September 15.. If your name is not chosen, you may still attend by pre-registering with the University Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747. The cost will be $5.00.

RESUME COLLECTION: Seville, OH – Law Clerk – Panther Expedited Services, Inc. 3L Students and Recent Grads; Business Undergrad or Business Experience Preferred- Panther is a $250 mm dollar growing company. Looking for one or two law clerks to work on some small project type work and help with commercial litigation support. Great opportunity to learn the law from an in-house counsel perspective. Examples would be: 1.) organizing litigation files and documenting on spreadsheets. 2.) organizing insurance policies and files. 3.) general legal research. 4.) organizing legal files. 5.) indexing contracts. Must be computer efficient (MS Word). Experience with Excel (very basic) is very helpful. Some work is clerical and administrative. Very flexible with hours. Will be hired through local temp agency.  To Apply: Cover letter should be addressed to Allen H. Motter, Esq., Vice President Legal & Risk; 4940 Panther Parkway; Seville, OH 44273. Please submit a resume, cover letter and transcript to the Career Planning and Placement Office (jeanne2@uakron.edu) and not directly to the employer. Deadline: ASAP, but no later than September 14, 2011 at 12:00 Noon.

 

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS – J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY – Orville, OH – September 20, 2011. The J.M. Smucker Company seeks a full-time summer law clerk. Smucker has updated their posting to note that the company offers the benefit of intern housing assistance, for those that qualify based on proximity, to ensure interns have a positive experience and are financially able to afford living for the length of the internship.  The selected clerk will receive exposure to a wide variety of corporate legal matters including general business law, advertising, food law, SEC regulations, IP work, and more.  Selection Criteria – 2L Students; Top 15% of class.  Requested Documents – Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcript, Writing Sample.  To Apply:  Application materials must be submitted to the CPPO (jeanne2@uakron.edu) and NOT directly to the employer.  Deadline:  Tuesday, September 13, 2011