The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)is building international recognition as Australia’s centre for leadership and innovation in collaborative approaches to water resources management, through its growing partnerships both in Australia and internationally. ICE WaRM facilitates collaboration in water-related research, education and training opportunities for international scholars wanting to advance their careers.
ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.
The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:
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provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
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provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
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encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
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provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
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provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
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demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Semester 1 (February 2011) - Deadline 27th August 2010
Semester 2 (July 2011) - Deadline 25th February 2011
ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.
SCHOLARSHIP
ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships toward the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$30,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$15,000*.
Contact detail: scholarships@icewarm.com.au
Moreinfo: http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
CRS-International Development Fellows Program
CRS-International Development Fellows Program
The CRS International Development Fellows Program is intended to give people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain broad exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with our country programs (based overseas). Assignments are for one year.
Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education, Microfinance, social assistance or a combination of these). The goal of the IDFP is to place Fellows in positions where they can draw on their previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Many of our fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
How to Apply
All interested candidates must apply on-line. Unlike in previous years, CRS will not be accepting applications or conducting formal interviews during our visits to universities. We will instead do phone interviews for those individuals who qualify. Please note we will also be testing language ability based on your stated level in your application in a phone language assessment. CRS will still be visiting universities this year primarily to provide information about the Fellows program, and answer any questions you may have about the selection process. We look forward to receiving your on-line application and meeting you when we come to visit your university this fall. For a schedule of universities we will be visiting this year, please click on the link below.
Eligibility Requirements
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Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of international development/management experience.
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Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French preferred.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
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At least 6 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country OR significant domestic community development experience in addition to time spent overseas.
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Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
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Ability to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly.
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Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills and strong analytical skills.
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Interest in a career in development or emergency relief with Catholic Relief Services
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Commitment to CRS Principles
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Desire to work for a faith-based organization.
Benefits
CRS provides the IDFP participants with the following benefits:
* Stipend
* Cost of living adjustment
* Housing
* Transportation to and from the country of assignment
* Medical Evacuation Coverage
* Vacation
* Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and Personal/Household Effects Insurance.
Contact detail: idfp@crs.org
Moreinfo: http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/
The CRS International Development Fellows Program is intended to give people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain broad exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with our country programs (based overseas). Assignments are for one year.
Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education, Microfinance, social assistance or a combination of these). The goal of the IDFP is to place Fellows in positions where they can draw on their previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Many of our fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
How to Apply
All interested candidates must apply on-line. Unlike in previous years, CRS will not be accepting applications or conducting formal interviews during our visits to universities. We will instead do phone interviews for those individuals who qualify. Please note we will also be testing language ability based on your stated level in your application in a phone language assessment. CRS will still be visiting universities this year primarily to provide information about the Fellows program, and answer any questions you may have about the selection process. We look forward to receiving your on-line application and meeting you when we come to visit your university this fall. For a schedule of universities we will be visiting this year, please click on the link below.
Eligibility Requirements
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Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of international development/management experience.
*
Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French preferred.
*
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
*
At least 6 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country OR significant domestic community development experience in addition to time spent overseas.
*
Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
*
Ability to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly.
*
Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills and strong analytical skills.
*
Interest in a career in development or emergency relief with Catholic Relief Services
*
Commitment to CRS Principles
*
Desire to work for a faith-based organization.
Benefits
CRS provides the IDFP participants with the following benefits:
* Stipend
* Cost of living adjustment
* Housing
* Transportation to and from the country of assignment
* Medical Evacuation Coverage
* Vacation
* Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and Personal/Household Effects Insurance.
Contact detail: idfp@crs.org
Moreinfo: http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Synergos Senior Fellows
The name “Synergos” comes from the Greek root meaning “working together.” We address global poverty and social injustice by working collaboratively to change the systems that keep people in poverty. Bringing together influential people and institutions in government, business and civil society with poor and marginalized communities, we help every part of society work together to create sustainable systems change.
The Senior Fellows Network is comprised of distinguished international civil society leaders committed to collaborative efforts that address the underlying causes of poverty and inequity.
Fellows have the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through peer-to-peer learning, annual and regional meetings, learning journeys, workshops, and contact with eminent persons. They exchange innovative ideas, models, and tools in the development field, which Synergos distributes to a wider audience. The Fellows also have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other distinguished change makers in the development field aligned with Synergos, including philanthropists and foundations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, global institutions and academics.
Selection Criteria
Individuals applying to the Senior Fellows Network will be selected based on the following criteria:
* Have a demonstrable commitment to addressing the systemic, root causes of poverty and inequity and present a compelling vision for change in their area of work;
* Have a record of distinguished accomplishment as a leader addressing issues of poverty, equity and/or social justice; currently be in a full-time, senior leadership position of a non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses on poverty alleviation, social justice or community development;
* *Have experience or a demonstrable commitment to working in partnership with other non-governmental organizations, government and/or business to solve complex problems related to poverty or inequity;
* Have a demonstrable commitment to the participation of and accountability to the community they serve, as well as credibility and legitimacy from that community to speak authoritatively about its issues;
* Be committed to developing and enhancing leadership qualities that successfully create and sustain effective working relationships among key partners and stakeholders across society’s sectors;
* Demonstrate personal characteristics suitable for network collaboration;
* Be proficient in written and spoken English.
Fellowship Requirements
Fellows are expected to be active in fellowship activities for three years, while simultaneously performing their ongoing professional responsibilities. After the three years, Fellows are invited to remain part of the Synergos Senior Fellows Network and to continue participating in program activities as they are able.
Given the peer-to-peer nature of the Fellowship, it is essential that the Fellows make the necessary time commitment to participate actively in its activities. We estimate the total commitment of time on the part of a Fellow to be 14 days a year in the first three years. The Fellows are expected to:
* Contribute to the body of knowledge being developed by Synergos to address poverty and increase equity.
* Attend at least two annual global meetings, which usually entail international travel, as well as make a meaningful contribution to relevant regional or thematic affinity groups.
* Be available for at least one peer counseling assignment.
* Participate in our online community and use it to share skills, knowledge and experience.
* Make at least one significant contribution to the advancement of the work of other Fellows through an article, speech, presentation or other forms of knowledge sharing.
To apply for the Fellowship, candidates should fill out the application available here and send it as attachment by email to seniorfellows@synergos.org along with your CV. The deadline for the application is Tuesday, August 31 2010.
Moreinfo: http://www.synergos.org/fellows/
The Senior Fellows Network is comprised of distinguished international civil society leaders committed to collaborative efforts that address the underlying causes of poverty and inequity.
Fellows have the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through peer-to-peer learning, annual and regional meetings, learning journeys, workshops, and contact with eminent persons. They exchange innovative ideas, models, and tools in the development field, which Synergos distributes to a wider audience. The Fellows also have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other distinguished change makers in the development field aligned with Synergos, including philanthropists and foundations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, global institutions and academics.
Selection Criteria
Individuals applying to the Senior Fellows Network will be selected based on the following criteria:
* Have a demonstrable commitment to addressing the systemic, root causes of poverty and inequity and present a compelling vision for change in their area of work;
* Have a record of distinguished accomplishment as a leader addressing issues of poverty, equity and/or social justice; currently be in a full-time, senior leadership position of a non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses on poverty alleviation, social justice or community development;
* *Have experience or a demonstrable commitment to working in partnership with other non-governmental organizations, government and/or business to solve complex problems related to poverty or inequity;
* Have a demonstrable commitment to the participation of and accountability to the community they serve, as well as credibility and legitimacy from that community to speak authoritatively about its issues;
* Be committed to developing and enhancing leadership qualities that successfully create and sustain effective working relationships among key partners and stakeholders across society’s sectors;
* Demonstrate personal characteristics suitable for network collaboration;
* Be proficient in written and spoken English.
Fellowship Requirements
Fellows are expected to be active in fellowship activities for three years, while simultaneously performing their ongoing professional responsibilities. After the three years, Fellows are invited to remain part of the Synergos Senior Fellows Network and to continue participating in program activities as they are able.
Given the peer-to-peer nature of the Fellowship, it is essential that the Fellows make the necessary time commitment to participate actively in its activities. We estimate the total commitment of time on the part of a Fellow to be 14 days a year in the first three years. The Fellows are expected to:
* Contribute to the body of knowledge being developed by Synergos to address poverty and increase equity.
* Attend at least two annual global meetings, which usually entail international travel, as well as make a meaningful contribution to relevant regional or thematic affinity groups.
* Be available for at least one peer counseling assignment.
* Participate in our online community and use it to share skills, knowledge and experience.
* Make at least one significant contribution to the advancement of the work of other Fellows through an article, speech, presentation or other forms of knowledge sharing.
To apply for the Fellowship, candidates should fill out the application available here and send it as attachment by email to seniorfellows@synergos.org along with your CV. The deadline for the application is Tuesday, August 31 2010.
Moreinfo: http://www.synergos.org/fellows/
Monday, January 11, 2010
Lifelong Learning Scholarships
The Master of Lifelong Learning Scholarships
Lifelong Learning has become a fundamental goal of recent education policies, often advocated as a way to achieve socio-economic development and as a tool for promoting the 'knowledge-based' society.
The rationale of the Masters of Lifelong Learning is to increase the awareness of European Lifelong Learning policies in a regional European context as well as on a global scale. It aims to provide policy-makers and professionals with responsibility for managing, delivering or supporting Lifelong Learning with opportunities to develop their own analysis and practice in what is a constantly changing economic, social, technological and policy environment.
The growing significance of Lifelong Learning both in national and international policy results in the need to bring its implications under close and critical scrutiny. The Master of Lifelong Learning is to be considered a response to a strong need for conducting educational reform activities all over the world.
Learning outcomes
The Master of Lifelong Learning seeks to form professionals able to
* Design and develop educational policies concerned with Lifelong Learning
* Promote innovation processes within Lifelong Learning systems suited to the social and organisational contexts in which they are to be undertaken, so as to facilitate change and social transformation
* Develop competences required in order to mediate between the educational community and the needs of the local environment
* Advise organisations on the planning, implementing, evaluating, supervising and control of training mechanisms in Lifelong Learning
* Apply techniques for recognizing diverse learning needs and for identifying the appropriate and sustained educational actions which will meet these needs
* Take part in the new developments and reforms taking place in Europe in accordance with the Bologna and Copenhagen process.
* Design and develop flexible learning paths, using ECTS and including recognition of prior learning.
* Integrate ICT and e-learning as a tool in educational programmes
* Develop systemic competences related to management, quality, creativity and leadership.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for students enrolling on the Master of Lifelong Learning are:
* a good first degree (humanities or social sciences) from a recognised institution of higher education.
* a satisfactory level of spoken and written English: IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 650 (written paper test).
Application procedure and selection process
For a successful application the following documents must be included:
* student application form (incl. photo)
* certified copy of 1st degree
* IELTS/TOEFL certificate
* CV
* letter of recommendation (reference)
* qualification essay
Enrolment of students with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
All scholarship holders will be informed directly about their enrolment at the Institute of Education/the Danish University of Education.
The European Commission offers scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students and scholars.The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December 2010.
For non-EU students
For each student the scholarship amounts to 21,000 Euro per academic year. This includes 10 monthly grants of 1,600 Euro and a fixed amount of 5,000 Euro for fees, travel expenses, relocation costs, etc. For courses lasting two years, the student receives double this amount, i.e. 42,000 Euro.
* Scholarship application form (doc)
* Guidelines for application (doc)
For non-EU scholars
The amount of an average scholarship for scholars is 13,000 Euro. This includes three monthly grants of 4,000 Euro and a fixed amount of 1,000 Euro for travel and expenses. For application forms, please contact the Consortium Office at malll@dpu.dk
Moreinfo: http://www.dpu.dk/site.aspx?p=7131
Lifelong Learning has become a fundamental goal of recent education policies, often advocated as a way to achieve socio-economic development and as a tool for promoting the 'knowledge-based' society.
The rationale of the Masters of Lifelong Learning is to increase the awareness of European Lifelong Learning policies in a regional European context as well as on a global scale. It aims to provide policy-makers and professionals with responsibility for managing, delivering or supporting Lifelong Learning with opportunities to develop their own analysis and practice in what is a constantly changing economic, social, technological and policy environment.
The growing significance of Lifelong Learning both in national and international policy results in the need to bring its implications under close and critical scrutiny. The Master of Lifelong Learning is to be considered a response to a strong need for conducting educational reform activities all over the world.
Learning outcomes
The Master of Lifelong Learning seeks to form professionals able to
* Design and develop educational policies concerned with Lifelong Learning
* Promote innovation processes within Lifelong Learning systems suited to the social and organisational contexts in which they are to be undertaken, so as to facilitate change and social transformation
* Develop competences required in order to mediate between the educational community and the needs of the local environment
* Advise organisations on the planning, implementing, evaluating, supervising and control of training mechanisms in Lifelong Learning
* Apply techniques for recognizing diverse learning needs and for identifying the appropriate and sustained educational actions which will meet these needs
* Take part in the new developments and reforms taking place in Europe in accordance with the Bologna and Copenhagen process.
* Design and develop flexible learning paths, using ECTS and including recognition of prior learning.
* Integrate ICT and e-learning as a tool in educational programmes
* Develop systemic competences related to management, quality, creativity and leadership.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for students enrolling on the Master of Lifelong Learning are:
* a good first degree (humanities or social sciences) from a recognised institution of higher education.
* a satisfactory level of spoken and written English: IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 650 (written paper test).
Application procedure and selection process
For a successful application the following documents must be included:
* student application form (incl. photo)
* certified copy of 1st degree
* IELTS/TOEFL certificate
* CV
* letter of recommendation (reference)
* qualification essay
Enrolment of students with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
All scholarship holders will be informed directly about their enrolment at the Institute of Education/the Danish University of Education.
The European Commission offers scholarships for 3rd country (non-EU) students and scholars.The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 December 2010.
For non-EU students
For each student the scholarship amounts to 21,000 Euro per academic year. This includes 10 monthly grants of 1,600 Euro and a fixed amount of 5,000 Euro for fees, travel expenses, relocation costs, etc. For courses lasting two years, the student receives double this amount, i.e. 42,000 Euro.
* Scholarship application form (doc)
* Guidelines for application (doc)
For non-EU scholars
The amount of an average scholarship for scholars is 13,000 Euro. This includes three monthly grants of 4,000 Euro and a fixed amount of 1,000 Euro for travel and expenses. For application forms, please contact the Consortium Office at malll@dpu.dk
Moreinfo: http://www.dpu.dk/site.aspx?p=7131
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Scholarship opportunity for All
SCHOLARSHIP FOR ALL
There are thousands upon thousands of scholarships and institutions dedicated to give free education for all. The question however is: "With countless scholarships opportunities up for grab, are there enough for all?" You should now consider seeking help from scholarship search.
Scholarship search is a helpful tool in order for you to arrive at the any scholarship available for you. It is an online site the gives you the access on the list of scholarships that might be good for you. We say, “might be good” because there are certain types of scholarships that are not suitable for you. Reasons for this vary. It might be because some scholarships available on scholarship search only grants those within a set age bracket, status, needs, merits, ethnicity, and more.
To begin with, scholarship search usually asks for the searcher’s profile. The profile would contain the student's first name, student's last name, student's email address, email password, date of birth, address, citizenship, race, and other details that are related to the student. After giving these information, the scholarship search site would give a shortlist of available institutions, individuals and groups that offer a type of scholarship that you qualified into.
Let us look at several types of scholarship opportunities that would somehow give us the final view that there are enough scholarship opportunities for all.
Academic scholarship
The most popular type of scholarship grant is the academic scholarship. Most applicants who take this type of scholarship can either be highly proficient in academics or an average person so long as grades can be maintained. Academic scholarship is given to students who receive the highest mark in the graduation class, endorse by the school to apply for an academic scholarship or meet the necessary grade point average set by the school. If you do not fall in any of the conditions mentioned, ask your high school academic guidance counselor for details on the different ways on how to avail for academic scholarships. Usually some colleges and universities accept applicants with an average high school GPA but pass the entrance test(s).
Athletic scholarship
Next to academic scholarship, the athletic scholarship is the second most popular type of scholarship that is up for grab. Applicants of athletic scholarship are usually chosen but it is still open for all. Colleges and universities give both the academic and athletic scholarships but there are other institutions that give these types of scholarships. Colleges and universities offer free education for students with exceptional gift in sports. Recipients of the athletic scholarship are often selected among the graduating high school students. However, there are some schools that open the possibility for students to apply for athletic scholarship after they have enrolled in college.
Institutional scholarships
Here, the sponsors are groups or institutions who willingly devote themselves in providing students with the opportunities to finish college without worrying about the finances. Institutions can have their special groups to answer. There are institutions that grant scholarships to Hispanics, African-Americans, minorities, women, disabled, and Native Americans. There are also institutions that provide free education on a specific field such as Nursing, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business, and Sciences among others. Institutions can also include local governments.
Union scholarship
Most union scholarship grants are given to the children of its members. If one of your parents is a member of a certain union, you can inquire about the possibility of applying for a college scholarship.
Religious organizations
Religious organizations and church groups allocate a fund for scholarship grants to their members who cannot afford the cost of college education. You can inquire about this in your church.
Local government grants
One of the best sources of free college education is your local government. Here, you can get as much as 100% scholarship grant depending on their set conditions. Availing a local government scholarship can also give you a big chance to land on a job immediately.
There are thousands upon thousands of scholarships and institutions dedicated to give free education for all. The question however is: "With countless scholarships opportunities up for grab, are there enough for all?" You should now consider seeking help from scholarship search.
Scholarship search is a helpful tool in order for you to arrive at the any scholarship available for you. It is an online site the gives you the access on the list of scholarships that might be good for you. We say, “might be good” because there are certain types of scholarships that are not suitable for you. Reasons for this vary. It might be because some scholarships available on scholarship search only grants those within a set age bracket, status, needs, merits, ethnicity, and more.
To begin with, scholarship search usually asks for the searcher’s profile. The profile would contain the student's first name, student's last name, student's email address, email password, date of birth, address, citizenship, race, and other details that are related to the student. After giving these information, the scholarship search site would give a shortlist of available institutions, individuals and groups that offer a type of scholarship that you qualified into.
Let us look at several types of scholarship opportunities that would somehow give us the final view that there are enough scholarship opportunities for all.
Academic scholarship
The most popular type of scholarship grant is the academic scholarship. Most applicants who take this type of scholarship can either be highly proficient in academics or an average person so long as grades can be maintained. Academic scholarship is given to students who receive the highest mark in the graduation class, endorse by the school to apply for an academic scholarship or meet the necessary grade point average set by the school. If you do not fall in any of the conditions mentioned, ask your high school academic guidance counselor for details on the different ways on how to avail for academic scholarships. Usually some colleges and universities accept applicants with an average high school GPA but pass the entrance test(s).
Athletic scholarship
Next to academic scholarship, the athletic scholarship is the second most popular type of scholarship that is up for grab. Applicants of athletic scholarship are usually chosen but it is still open for all. Colleges and universities give both the academic and athletic scholarships but there are other institutions that give these types of scholarships. Colleges and universities offer free education for students with exceptional gift in sports. Recipients of the athletic scholarship are often selected among the graduating high school students. However, there are some schools that open the possibility for students to apply for athletic scholarship after they have enrolled in college.
Institutional scholarships
Here, the sponsors are groups or institutions who willingly devote themselves in providing students with the opportunities to finish college without worrying about the finances. Institutions can have their special groups to answer. There are institutions that grant scholarships to Hispanics, African-Americans, minorities, women, disabled, and Native Americans. There are also institutions that provide free education on a specific field such as Nursing, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business, and Sciences among others. Institutions can also include local governments.
Union scholarship
Most union scholarship grants are given to the children of its members. If one of your parents is a member of a certain union, you can inquire about the possibility of applying for a college scholarship.
Religious organizations
Religious organizations and church groups allocate a fund for scholarship grants to their members who cannot afford the cost of college education. You can inquire about this in your church.
Local government grants
One of the best sources of free college education is your local government. Here, you can get as much as 100% scholarship grant depending on their set conditions. Availing a local government scholarship can also give you a big chance to land on a job immediately.
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