Advocate| First-Gen | Social Policy| Education | Program Management | Public Administration| International Relations | FLAS Fellow | McNair Scholar | Free Palestine🇵🇸
I recently talked about being a first generation grad navigating the job search- The first obstacle I ran into before I even began my search was that I did not know the types of positions which existed in the public administration field. In college, I knew you could work in local or congressional offices or run for office yourself. Beyond this, I was not aware of the countless organizations and positions which exist in public administration and international affairs. I was unsure of where to start and did not know what to put into the search bar. Not knowing is okay. Here is how I figured it out for myself: Career Field Guides- I discovered career field guides.These documents outline a subfield, common positions, and organizations you can work for in your field. They can help you find the words to describe what you want to do. It will make it easier for you to ask for help and go about your search. With some research and learning I have found that I am interested in Education Policy focused on marginalized groups. I am open to roles in program management, community engagement and policy advocacy. This is a start! Here are some links to career guides in the Public Administration and Policy fields: Career Guides: Go Government- https://lnkd.in/g7wFWzVv Cornell Public Policy- https://lnkd.in/gHPBTTGR Maxwell at Syracuse University- https://lnkd.in/g7uanf7X University of Chicago- https://lnkd.in/gEcXBhB3
