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Students
Political Science Major
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Possible Job Titles
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| *Denotes Additional Education Required Politics/Government Staff assistant Legislative aide *International lawyer Paralegal *Legal investigator *City manager Corrections officer *Urban policy planner Public opinion analyst *Public health administrator *Lawyer Public Interest/Social Change *Environmental lawyer Canvass director Strategist Co-op manager Publications director Issues director Direct mail specialist Development director Lobbyist Event coordinator/activity planner Peace Corps volunteer coordinator Association executive |
Communication Teacher, secondary *Professor News public opinion analyst Press agent Editorial assistant Editor Public affairs reporter *Educational administrator Business/Industry Advertising account manager Regulatory analyst Sales promotion manager Public affairs officer *Systems analyst *Multinational marketing research analyst Customer service representative Industry lobbyist *Business/bank administrator Executive search consultant Financial planner Human resources manager Consumer goods/services salesperson |
Typical Places of Employment
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| Colleges & Universities Consulting firms Court System Embassies Law firms Media Political parties |
Political interest groups Research organizations Self-employed Corporations Labor unions Military Polling organizations Government/Fed agencies |
Required Skills and Abilities
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| Communication Presenting ideas and data clearly Influencing and persuading people/groups Mediating/negotiating conflicts Public speaking Listening critically Research/Quantitative Methods Interpreting data Developing research designs and models Programming and systems analysis Utilizing survey research methods Comparing/contrasting ideas and information |
Analysis Interpreting issues and data Understanding components of complex problems Offering relevant perspectives Synthesizing themes from complex issues Planning and Development Making projections Organizing people/equipment/ideas Logistical thinking Conceptualizing and implementing projects Decision making |
Typical Work Activities
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| Assist in preparation of newly proposed laws and perform library
research Conduct political surveys Conducting research Consult with political parties to recommend strategies in choosing effective leaders and campaigning Designing political opinion surveys Keeping up with developments in the field Performing academic duties |
Persuade politicians to pass legislation that benefit the organization or group that is represented Prepare reports summarizing public opinions Provide information to the public regarding the congress member's position on proposed laws Providing political analysis and advice Write drafts for new laws, and discuss the laws with lobbyists, reporters and voters Writing articles, books, reports, papers, other material |
Additional Info in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the Career Services Office. However there are many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing, Interviewing and Job Choices magazines that you may take with you:
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Related
Links
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Resources for pursuing Political Science as a Career:
American Political
Science Association-Careers in Political Science
American
Political Science Association - Online Resources to Find a Job
Check this out:
A major-- to career-- converter from
Monster.
CivNet-a
worldwide online civic education community of civic educators, scholars,
policymakers, civic-minded journalists, NGOs, and other individuals
promoting civic education all over the world.
College and University Faculty from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Federal
Employers-A comprehensive list from SU of most Federal agencies.
Federal
Jobs-SU website of relevant Federal employers
Federal
Jobs by State
First
Gov - A - Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
International
Political Science Association
Job Descriptions for Federal Jobs
PACE-
An SU Institution. Designed to create opportunities for students
and faculty to become involved in the political and governmental life of
the surrounding region.
Political Scientist
Employers
Political
Science/Politics graduate Programs
PublicServiceCareers.org
Sample
Resumes for Political Science Students
The
Case Foundation - discusses how careers and missions are
increasingly merging
USA
Freedom Corps - 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.
Working
Your Degree- Poli Sci majors take up lobbying, campaigning and
managerial posts, from CNN Money.
Read an
Industry Overview of Politics/Capitol Hill-by
Vault (SU ID required)
Read
the article from CNN Money:
"Poli Sci majors take up lobbying, campaigning and managerial posts"
Resources for Careers in Intelligence:
Air
Force Office of Special Investigations
BAE
Systems -Careers in 5 continents, 90,000 people, Largest
European defense company, Top 10 US defense company
Boeing
Central
Intelligence Agency
Defense
Intelligence Agency
Energy
Dept, Office of Investigation
Federal
Bureau of Investigation
Professional
Profile: FBI Agent
IntelligenceCareers.com
Intelligence
Community Careers
Kroll-private risk consulting company
Lockheed
Martin-careers here.
National
Security Agency
State
Dept, Office of Intelligence and Research
Resources for Legal Careers:
American
Bar Association
American
Criminal Justice Association
American
Immigration Lawyers Association
Click
here for Resources for Legal Careers
The Career
Profile of a Lawyer-From
Vault (SU log-in required)
Lawyers
and Judicial Workers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Resources for Public Policy Careers:
American
Society for Public Administration
Opportunities
in Public Affairs-the #1 source of Capitol Hill, Public Relations,
and Public Affairs jobs in the Washington, DC area.
Jobs
from Moving Ideas -connecting you to the progressive community
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