CAREERSJobs in Government

Students graduating with a political science degree often land entry-level positions in government offices. With experience, political science majors can aspire to high levels in national, state and local goverment.

Understanding the Options

The College Board Web site includes details on the following government jobs:

• Government Executives and Legislators
• Foreign Service Officers
• Political Scientists
• Government Lawyers
• Judges

The American Political Science Association offers a publication and a video that provide in-depth information on careers for political science majors. See "Careers and the Study of Political Science, 6th Ed." for ordering information.

Finding the Jobs

Job Source for Republicans
www.GOPjob.com

Political Job Classified Ads in DC Newspapers:
Roll Call News and The Hill News

Moving Ideas: The Electronic Policy Network Job Listing
http://www.movingideas.org/content/en/jobs.htm

US Department of Labor Jobs
http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs.htm

General Accounting Office (GAO)
www.gao.gov 

USAJOBS
http://www.USAJOBS.opm.gov  
The Federal Government's Employment Information System. 

National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/public/joblegis.htm

Studentjobs.gov
http://www.Studentjobs.gov

Govtjobs.com
http://www.govtjobs.com

GovtJob.net
http://www.govtjob.net 

Careers In Government
http://www.careersingovernment.com