Studying or majoring in government, along with further study, is applicable to the following careers, among others:
• attorney
• broadcast journalist
• campaign staffer
• city management staffer
• city secretary
• congressional aide
• customs/immigration officer
• executive |
• foreign service officer
• hospital administrator
• human resources manager
• law enforcement officer
• legislative analyst
• lobbyist
• media analyst
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• missionary
• paralegal
• politician
• print journalist
• public information officer
• public relations assistant
• teacher |
Although undergraduate degrees are sufficient for entry-level positions in government and business, graduate degrees in public administration or other areas are helpful for management and administrative positions.
A broad liberal arts background is encouraged, with excellent verbal and written skills; mastery of a foreign language is a plus.
Part-time and summer internships are extremely helpful in landing jobs in governmental organizations, and leadership skills demonstrated by organization and student government positions will be a plus on your résumé.
Military experience and training can also serve as an entry into government jobs.
Careers and Education in Government-Related Fields
- What Can I Do With A Major In … Government? (PDF - 17.8KB), sponsored by the University of Texas’ Career Center.
- Job Web, a listing of the kinds of jobs available to college majors in political science and government.
- Careers In Government, a clearinghouse of information, resources and jobs available in public sector organizations.
- National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), information on finding graduate schools, careers and internships, salaries, grants and financial assistance for careers in public service.
- Internet Legal Research Group, a categorized collection of Internet sites selected by current students of the University of Texas School of Law on materials most relevant to law school applicants.
- Partnership for Public Service: A Call to Serve, spreading the word to students about the opportunities and rewards of federal service, with resources for internships and employment.
- American Society for Public Administration, advancing excellence in public service.
- Federal Jobs Digest, with federal government jobs listed by category and geographic location.
- Government Jobs, with an online search engine for what branches are hiring and where.
- USA Jobs, the official site of the U.S. government for federal jobs and employment information.
- U.S. State Department Student Programs — Student programs enable students to obtain job experience in a foreign affairs environment.
- The Riley Guide: Jobs in Public Service and Administration, including Congress members’ offices and lobbying groups.
- Federal Agency Recruiting Web Sites on Federal Jobs Net
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State Legislative Offices and Resources
State Judicial Offices and Resources
City and County of Dallas
National Political Parties