In light of the current COVID-19 crisis and adjustments that educators, universities, colleges, and employees are making to work and learning, I’ve posted resources that might useful to students, professionals, and educators. Feel free to use anything here without the need to ask permission. What is here is mostly my work, but I’m willing to post others’ resources. What would you like to see on this page? Check back to this page for changes and additions. Also, if you are an educator, and would like me to visit virtually with your students, let me know. That can be easily arranged.
Recent Developments!
The April edition of The Peace Journalist is now out in print. This is an important journal for peacebuilding and conflict resolution students. The current edition focuses on the COVID-19 crisis and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland. See below.
PCDN recently published a good piece on how the COVID crisis will advance teleworking. Go here.
If you are looking to supplement your web-based courses, consider incorporating some of the U.S. Institute of Peace’s micro-courses. They are free of charge.
On my website I have some resources that I use with clients. Go here. Feel free to access and share with students.
Job seekers might start with my recent LinkedIn Pulse article: Job Hunting in a COVID-19 World
These are recent career focused virtual programs I’ve offered
The Future is the Present, Virginia Mediation Network 5/4/20
A Career in Conflict Resolution, ACR Webinar, 4/18/18
Blog Talk Radio: Getting a Job in Peacebuilding, 1/10/17
My YouTube Channel (all career videos)
These posts provide important information to students and professionals about organizations that are hiring in the field
Society for International Development Career Fair, 1/29/20
CPRF – Getting a Job in Peacebuilding Career Fair, 2/19/19
International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education, 4/5/19 (day one)
International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education, 4/6/19 (day two)
RPCV and ECA Alum Career Fair, 9/6/19
Society for International Development Career Fair, 1/31/19
PCDN Global Career Resources
Forbes Articles on Career Exploration
Looking for jobs and applying for positions online is the most common strategy used today. Though one-on-one meetings are best, this is not always possible (though by using Zoom, Google chat, Skype, etc. it can still be done easily). If do look online, make sure that when you find a position you go to the website of the employer to make sure it is still open. There is often a lag time between when an employer site takes down a job, and an aggregate site finds out.
When in applying online, remember:
Suggested Sites
Here are a few sites I suggest. Many recommend your setting up a profile (so that similar jobs will be sent to you) or joining (which may involve a cost).
Idealist (for jobs in the not for profit, social justice/change fields, etc.)
ReliefWeb (for jobs in the humanitarian, NGO fields, etc.)
Devex (for jobs in the international development field, etc.)
Daybook (for jobs in government, policy, Congress-related, etc.)
Indeed (for a range of positions)
USAJOBS (for jobs in the U.S. government)
If you or your students are considering grad school (or undergrad programs), consider these resources to get you started
Guides to Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs (Undergraduate and Graduate)
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