Internationalist

Career

Advancement

Network

The Internationalist Career Advancement Network (ICAN), hosted on Discord, is a networking channel with discussion groups and job listings. There, you can rub digital elbows with other International Relations/Political Science people across industries, and find curated job listings for relevant roles in government, think tanks, NGOs, advocacy, tech, law, journalism, management consulting, professional services, research, political risk and analysis, and finance.

Video Walk-Through of ICAN Channels

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ICAN Channel Descriptions

  • INTRODUCTIONS & CONNECTIONS - Introduce yourself and talk about your background and what you're looking for so other people can connect with you directly to network and share relevant content.

  • SKILL DEVELOPMENT - This is an ever-expanding list of resources such as certifications, courses, and programs including OSINT training, AML certification, Due Diligence certification, language programs, and much more to expand your skill set and advance your career.

  • INDUSTRIES DISCUSSION - Pose questions about industries, companies, and roles you're exploring so people with knowledge and experience in those industries can respond and offer guidance, advice, and even internal referrals.

  • COURSE INFORMATION - This channel posts announcements and content from the courses offered directly by Terner Consulting's Internationalist Career Advancement Network. The guided lecture series, “IR/PolySci Jobs and Careers across Industries” is preparing to launch, and the “Geopolitical Analysis Writing Course” is currently under development.

  • EVENTS - Dozens of upcoming events and conferences from around the world, all accessible virtually and in-person, with new events posted constantly.

    Job Listings

  • EXPERIENCE LEVEL - These channels list jobs in all different industries sorted according to experience level. If you are industry-agnostic, you can use these categories to find opportunities.

    • Internship/Traineeship Channel: If you are a student looking for an opportunity that could become a full-time job once you graduate, you can find relevant opportunities here.

    • Early career & Junior-level Roles Channel: If you are a recent graduate or in the first several years of your professional career, you can find relevant opportunities here

    • Mid-level & Senior-level Roles Channel: If you are an experienced professional looking for opportunities to advance or pivot, you can find relevant opportunities here

  • INDUSTRIES - These channels list roles according to the industry of the companies looking to fill them. If you have a policy background and experience and are interested in working in a specific sector, such as tech, finance, consulting, think tanks, etc. you can search for available opportunities in these channels.

    • Government & NGOs

    • Finance

    • Think tanks & Advocacy

    • Consulting Services

    • Law & Due Diligence

    • Tech

    • Journalism & Media

    • Risk Analysis & Research

Membership

ICAN membership is 10 USD per month with a 3-month membership. All costs go to management and upkeep of the networking channel and its resources. ICAN is hosted on Discord.

IR/PolySci Jobs and Careers across Industries

Courses and Training

This course meets online for an hour and a half, one evening per week, for four weeks. In the meetings, we dive deep into relevant jobs and professional trajectories in the following sectors and industries: government, think tanks, NGOs and advocacy, tech, law, journalism, management consulting, professional services, research, political risk and analysis, and finance.

We examine leading companies in each industry and identify jobs that specifically seek applicants with backgrounds or experience in International Relations/Political Science. We review the transferable skills required for these roles and opportunities to develop additional skills and certifications. Then, we track professional progression from the internship/entry-level, to junior, mid-level, and senior roles. That way, you’ll be able to plan potential career trajectories. More information and registration can be found here.

Geopolitical Analysis Writing Course

This course teaches how to write geopolitical analysis reports. It covers analytical methodology and research techniques, as well as the styles, formats, and submission processes of major outlets.

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