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Oktober 01, 2019

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START Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2020 Internship

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:06 PM PDT

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2020 Internship Program! The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, October 27th, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 10th.

Below is a list of opportunities available for the spring semester. Please visit their website for detailed project descriptions and more information, and to access the spring application forms: https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.
  • Communications or Multimedia Internships
  • GIS: Transnational Illicit Trafficking (TransIT)
  • Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships
  • International Crisis Behavior Project (ICB)
  • State Department/START Internship
  • Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Advanced Research Internship
  • Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Innovative Discovery of Emerging and Novel Technologies
  • Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Transnational Illicit Trafficking
  • Understanding Domestic Radicalization
  • Using Text Processing Tools to Study Polish & Lithuanian Social Media
Why choose an internship at START?
  • Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
  • Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
  • Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
  • Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
  • Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
  • Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
  • Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
  • Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
  • Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).
General requirements
  • Applicants for all internships must:
  • Have a good academic record.
  • Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.
  • Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.
  • Agree to attend orientation and training. 
  • Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:
Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times.

How to apply:
SPRING 2020:
Priority application deadline: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 11:59pm
Final application deadline: Sunday, November 10, 2019; 11:59pm

For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application forms visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships

Deloitte: Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing)

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 11:21 AM PDT

Business on a global scale. Transfer Pricing is a multidisciplinary field that integrates economics, business and tax principles in the evaluation of global intercompany transactions. Transfer Pricing practitioners are given the opportunity to develop consulting skills and to apply their knowledge and experience to generate effective solutions to complex economic problems. You have to know the international strategy of each client— while staying current with ever-evolving business challenges and regulations. Experience the world, with a view beyond borders! If you have a passion for global consulting, and the mindset to conceptualize these complex and evolving needs, Deloitte has the perfect position for you!

Work you'll do
As a Consultant in the Transfer Pricing practice, you'll work in a fast-paced global environment that exposes you to diverse project experiences. You can gain exposure to multiple industries and work alongside professionals with various backgrounds, including Ph.D. economists, business professionals and tax specialists. You will work in a team environment to analyze clients' intercompany cross-border transactions. You will have the opportunity to exercise strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the chance to communicate your findings, as well as:
  • Conduct industry research on various external factors that could impact your client's business and profitability
  • Perform economic and financial analyses, as well as more complex modeling (valuations of companies and intangible property) based on Deloitte training
  • Assist with searches for comparable benchmarks and perform analyses of corresponding financial statement data
  • Assist in drafting proposals, reports, document requests, client presentations and other client materials.
While the specific job deliverables will vary according to clients' needs, Deloitte's Transfer Pricing Consultants have broad skills needed to tackle a wide variety of transfer pricing engagements. Common intercompany transactions include: sale of products, royalties for intangible property (patents, trademarks, etc.), services provided to affiliate companies and financial transactions (loans and guarantees).

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0)
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
  • Research, writing, communication, and project management skills (prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments)
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Up to 15% travel required
Preferred
  • Undergraduate or advanced degree in economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, international relations or a related field
  • Work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)

Recruiter tips
Deloitte wants job seekers exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your interview, they suggest that you do your research: know some background about the company and the business area you're applying to. they also suggest that you brush up on your interviewing skills and practice discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor. Check out recruiting tips from Deloitte professionals.

Read the full job description and apply. Interested students should also email Mr. Aydin Hayri with their resume and transcript.

Requisition code: S20MCLTF21JUNCD-TP

BMGT198A - Now Open

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 09:34 AM PDT


BMGT198A is offered Fall 2019 and starts on October 21st. See Testudo for additional information. Please note that Courses with non-standard dates have different Schedule Adjustment periods and Drop with 'W' dates.

For students in the ECON-BA major, BMGT198A may count as 1 credit of experiential learning.

UN ECLAC Internship Spring Program

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 09:28 AM PDT

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2020 Internship Program.

ECLAC is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities.

For detailed information and to apply visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=123918&Lang=en-US.

Spring 2020 SLAO Intern Application is Available

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 09:24 AM PDT

The Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office is now accepting Spring 2020 Intern Applications.
The application is open to qualified undergraduate students from October 1st to November 1st 2019.
Interested students can apply at https://terplinksites.umd.edu/departments/studentlegalaid/home by clicking on the intern banner at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to the office.

Best regards,

Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office
3125 South Campus Dining Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301-314-7756

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