Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Career Services (OCS) is to provide students and alumni with the necessary tools to successfully manage their professional development throughout their careers. We accomplish this through career advising, a professional development course, career events, recruitment and employer outreach programs, and networking opportunities. Students and alumni are encouraged to partner with OCS and dedicate time to independent research and networking to build bridges with the professional world.

 

Career Advising & Education

SIPA's Office of Career Services (OCS) provides students and alumni with 45-minute advising appointments, the SIPA Career Coaching (SIPACC) Program, and a Professional Development course to further their career search.

Online Career Resources

Get access to general career fact sheets, career overviews, lists of employers by sector, tips for international students, and sample resumes and cover letters, as well as online databases, paid subscriptions, and the OCS Weekly News e-newsletter.

Internship Program & Work-Study

Get more information on the SIPA Internship Program, internship waiver requests, international student work authorization, SIPA summer internship funding opportunities, and the Federal Work-Study program.

Recruitment, Jobs & Internships

Get access to thousands of job and internship postings in SIPAlink. Learn about employer information sessions and resume books.

Employment Statistics

See where SIPA alumni have gone to work after graduation.

Career FAQs

Get quick answers to some of the Office of Career Services' most commonly-asked questions.