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The positions in this category all include all the posts that make city, state and federal government agencies run. Positions include directors, elected leaders/legislators, administrative staff, and regulators to name a few. The jobs in this category are essential to provide services to community, planning for infrastructure & expansion, and organizing care for societies most vulnerable.  Many people find these positions provide excellent opportunities to make a difference.

Occupations within Government & Public Administration

Spring Semester | Paid Congressional Internship

Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) is currently seeking paid congressional interns for the Spring 2023 term. The internships are in-person and will run from January to early May. Dates are flexible. This internship is open to undergraduate and recent college graduates.

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What to do with a degree in Criminal Justice: Interview with the FBI

 

If you’re studying or thinking about studying Criminal Justice, we are excited to have some great career advice for you, via FBI’s Recruitment and Selection Unit. They answered our questions about what is available for Criminal Justice students, and not …

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WATCH: How to find and land a job, internship, or other opportunity in the Federal Government

Hope White of Hopeful Speaking and Consulting, LLC recently sat down with College Recruiter’s Steven Rothberg to discuss the best tips and practices to land jobs, internships, and more opportunities within the Federal Government.

Hope is a U.S. veteran who …

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Spotlight on success: How AmeriCorps helps develop career skills

College students and recent college grads seeking service-oriented opportunities that also help build unique career skills can do so through AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), an independent federal agency whose mission …

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8 Great Jobs for Philosophy Majors (and Tips for How to Land One)

As someone with a philosophy degree, you’re probably sick of questions about why you chose that major or what job you’re going to get. And you’ve likely heard all of the super original jokes about philosophy giving you as many …

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The Partnership for Public Service

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Learn From Professionals – What is it like working in Government & Public Administration?

When making decisions about what career to pursue, hearing from professionals within the field can provide extremely valuable prospective. Consider …

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