Many occupations today require a college educated
individual who can write and speak well, solve problems, learn new
information quickly and work well with others on a team. This means
that college graduates use their education in a wide variety of
fields, and your future career may relate more to your personal
career interests, work values and transferable skills than any specific
academic major. However, the following list contains a representative
sample of job titles of Government major. Use this as an idea list,
and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of
the careers you might consider.
Students obtaining employment immediately upon graduation
are usually those with the best college records and a willingness
to relocate to find a job. Some of these jobs also require education
beyond a bachelors' degree.
| Academic Advisor/College
Counselor |
Customs Officer |
International Trade Specialist |
Public Affairs Coordinator |
| Account Executive |
Educational Researcher |
Investment Banking Analyst Trainee |
Public Opinion Interviewer |
| Account Service Representative |
Educational Sales Representative |
Judicial Clerk |
Public Relations Specialist |
| Advertising Media Planner |
Eligibility Worker |
Labor Organizer |
Public Relations/Public
Information Specialist |
| Advocate |
Energy Administrator |
Labor Relations Researcher |
Publications Researcher |
| Affirmative Action Representative |
Energy Communications
Specialist |
Labor Relations Specialist |
Radio/TV Announcer/Producer |
| Alumni Affairs Coordinator |
Energy Researcher |
Law Enforcement Officer |
Radio/Television Researcher |
| Archivist/Historian |
Environmental Administrator |
Legal Assistant |
Real Estate Agent/Broker |
| Associate Contract Administrator |
Environmental Communciations Specialist |
Legislative Aide |
Reporter/Staff Writer |
| Association Manager |
Environmental Policy
Analyst |
Legislative Analyst |
Research Assistant |
| Attorney |
Environmental Researcher |
Library Aide |
Researcher |
| Bank Examiner |
FBI/CIA Agent |
Lobbying Organizer |
Sales Manager |
| Biomedical/Medical Research
Assistant |
Film Researcher/Copywriter |
Lobbying Researcher |
Secondary School Teacher |
| Broadcast Journalist |
Financial Analyst |
Lobbyist |
Social Services Administrator |
| Business Development Officer |
Financial Researcher |
Management Analyst |
Social Work Assistant |
| Buyer |
Foreign Correspondent |
Market Research Analyst/Assistant |
Social Worker |
| Campaign Manager |
Foreign Service Officer |
Market Research Interviewer |
Sociological Research
Assistant |
| Cartographer |
Freelance Writer |
Market Research Statistician |
Special Education Administrator |
| City Manager |
Government Intelligence Analyst |
Market Research Project
Supervisor |
Special Interest Group Director |
| College Admissions Officer |
Historic Preservationist |
Media Analyst |
Special Program Teachers |
| College Development Specialist |
Historic Site Interpreter |
Newspaper/Magazine Journalist |
Student Activities Director |
| College Financial Aid Officer |
Historical Museum Administrative
Assistant |
Paralegal |
Student Union Coordinator |
| Community Relations
Director |
Historical Projects Coordinator |
Park Ranger |
Survey Assistant |
| Congressional Aide |
Historical Research
Assistant |
Peace Corps/Vista Worker |
Teacher: Humanities/Social Sciences |
| Congressional Research Service |
Historical Society Administrative
Assistant |
Policy and Procedures
Analyst |
Traffic Administrator |
| Consultant |
Housing and Student Life Coordinator |
Political Pollster |
Travel Agent |
| Consulting Operations Administrator |
Immigration Agent |
Politician |
Underwriter |
| Consumer Advocate |
Institutional Researcher/Historian |
Political Campaign Worker |
Urban/Regional Planner |
| Coordinator of Volunteers |
Intelligence Officer |
Preschool and Elementary School
Teacher |
Writer/Author |
| Corrections Officer |
International Banker |
Presidential Advance
Person |
|
| Correspondent/Stringer |
International Business
Specialist |
Probation/Parole Officer |
|
| Customer Service Representative |
International Organization Official |
Public Administrator/Manager |
|
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT SITES
American
Political Science Association With more than 13,500
members residing in over 70 countries worldwide, the American
Political Science Association is the world's largest professional
organization for the study of politics. Includes career
and graduate school opportunities.
Association
for Public Policy and Management Job Bank - Position
announcements by organization.
Careers
In Government - Careers In Government is a clearinghouse
of information, resources and jobs available in public sector
organizations in America and abroad.
FedWorld
FedWorld can offer a comprehensive central access point
for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring government
and business information.
The
Moving Ideas Network - Jobs in Policy. As the leading
source for easily searched and sorted progressive policy
information, Moving Ideas provides the background information
for citizen activism via the Internet.
National Political Science
Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)
Partnership
for Public Service - Call to Serve is a national initiative
designed to educate a new generation about the importance
of a strong civil service, help re-establish links between
federal agencies and campuses, and provide students with
information about the unique and dynamic opportunities that
federal jobs provide.
Political
Science Virtual Library
Political
Science- Scholarly Societies
Social
Scientists (Occupational Outlook Handbook)
USAJOBS
- Website for Federal Government positions with many agencies.
U.S. Department
of Labor employment website
LAW SITES
Do
I Want To Go To Law School? From the Baylor Law School
Admissions Office. If you are thinking about a career in
law, read this article before you make any decisions.
How Do I Prepare For Law School? Also from the Baylor Law School
Admissions Office. Offers some helpful advice to guide you in your
academic choices here at St. Lawrence.
Law Student
Division of the ABA The ABA Law Student Division is the premier
organization for Law Students. Numerous professional development
opportunities included. Helpful for undergraduates who want to know
what options may be in his or her future.
National
Federation of Paralegals Association Considering a first
job as a paralegal? To help you decide whether this profession
is a good career move for you, you first need to know what
a paralegal is and information on salaries and benefits.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05
Studentjobs.gov
- Most Federal agencies are required to post vacancies on this database;
and Studentjobs.gov has gathered information on the agencies taht
aren't required to post their vacancies at Other Job Opportunities,
giving you the most comprehensive access to Federal job opportunities
available. Learn about co-ops, internships, summer employment, the
Outstanding Scholars Program, volunteer opportunities, and plenty
of temporary and permanent part-time and full-time jobs.
