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Careers
Political science is a very broad discipline. In its publication
titled Careers and the Study of Political Science, the American
Political Science Association lists several categories of jobs available
to those who have studied political science. Career opportunities
are available in law, in government service (both state and local),
with private interest groups and associations, with business organizations,
with campaign management and political polling, and in journalism.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about specific
careers in political science, you can order a copy of APSA's
publication directly from their website, or you may be able
to find it in your college library.
General Internet Career Resources
The internet has become a great resource if you are interested
in career advancement. There are several general sites that provide
excellent information on topics related to getting, keeping, and
advancing in a career:
- CareerBuilder is a full-service, free website with excellent information on
how to hunt for a job. It also provides a large database of jobs,
and includes the capability to search by job specifications and
titles.
- The Monster Board is another full-service comprehensive website that includes
job postings from around the world, and advice for job seekers
on how to effectively search for and land a job.
- What
Color is Your Parachute is a guide with information on where
to find jobs, how to create a resume, how to network, and how
to do research on specific careers.
Specific Social and Political Science
Career Resources
- The
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
(APPAM) maintains a website that includes a Job Bank for those
seeking a career in the field of public policy analysis and management.
- The
Federal Job Finder is a service provided by the Washington
Post, with links to current openings in all areas of the federal
government, including the military and the Corporation for National
Service.
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