Career Interest: Government & Public Policy

Career Exploration Websites

Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.

• ONET’s Overview of careers in government and public administration
• GoGovernement.org Explore options within the federal government by field or by specific agency using this resource.

Student Organizations- How to get InVOLved

Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills.

• Find your fit within the Student Government Association
• Explore opportunities for research and engagement in the public policy arena at the Baker Center
• Join a student organization like College Democrats, College Republicans, or the Roosevelt Institute Campus chapter.

Specific Job & Internship Search Websites

Use this section to search specific job and internship boards for this industry.

• Volunteer and Intern
  • Intern in Washington DC through UT’s Congressional Internship Program
  • Consider state government options with the TN Governor’s Office Internship Program
  • Intern Nashville with the state legislature through the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program
• Job Search
  • Harvard Kenney School Think Tank Search Engine
    Provides links to over 500 US and international think tanks.
  • USAJobs.gov is the federal governments’ primary resource for hiring new employees. The Student and Recent Graduates section includes tips and tutorials for identifying go occupations by major, internships, volunteer and recent graduate positions, and a job and internship board.
  • Washington Post Government Section
    Contains news and resources including career advice on civil service and defense/security careers, career profiles, and a search engine for government jobs
  • Careers in Government
    Provides information on conferences, professional associations, and public sector employment trends in addition to a job board.

Graduate School & Licensure Resources

Use this section to learn about furthering your education within this field.

• NASPAA’s directory of MPA and MPP programs
  Use this directory to find graduate degree programs in public administration and public policy.