Policy career essentials
These guides help you understand policy careers, assess your personal fit, and develop professionally in the policy world—offering foundational knowledge for those considering or beginning policy work.
Introduction to policy careers
New to policy? This guide explains what public policy is, how policy change happens, why you might want to work in policy, and where you could work.
Testing your fit for policy
Would you enjoy working in (a particular role within) policy or be miserable? This guide discusses what qualities you need to succeed in policy and suggests ways to test your “fit” for policy work to get real-world feedback.
Professional development
Your skills, knowledge, network, and credentials help you prepare for and excel in policy work. This guide briefly discusses those factors and how to improve them.