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Videos for SIPA Alumni

SIPA hosts dozens of lectures by leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of international affairs and public policy, covering topics as diverse as economic development, human rights, climate change, urban policy, and international finance. As a service to SIPA graduates, some videos are made available exclusively to alumni. If you have not received a username and password to access these exclusive videos, contact SIPA’s Alumni Relations Office.

A Candid Conversation About the U.S. Foreign Service
Robert William Dry, Diplomat-in-Residence, U.S. Department of State [September 30, 2009]
- Interview on the oral assessment process of the foreign service examination (Flash Player)
- Overview of the foreign service and the examination, with alumni Q & A (Flash Player)

Finding, Creating, and Negotiating a New Job in Tough Times
Professor Seth Freeman, expert on negotiation and conflict management. This discussion can provide guidance and networking advice for those contemplating a career change or seeking employment in a difficult economy. [May 27, 2009]
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