Pathways into policy
These guides provide advice on getting policy experience and jobs for people with different backgrounds and levels of experience—from college graduate to mid-career professional.
Advice for undergraduates
Many undergraduates consider pursuing a career in US policy but are uncertain about how to test their fit and get a foot in the door. This post provides advice and highlights opportunities for college students.
Graduate school
Graduate degrees are valuable (and often necessary) to pivot into or advance in your policy career. This guide covers the three main graduate degree pathways: policy master’s, law school, and PhDs.
Policy internships
Policy internships are among the best ways to test your fit for policy careers and advance professionally, whether you are a college student, recent graduate, or graduate student. This guide provides advice on where and how to apply.
Policy fellowships
Fellowships are among the best entryways into policy work, providing funding, training, mentoring, and networking. This guide includes a database with 50+ programs, including many for mid-career professionals.
Full-time policy roles
This page focuses on how to find and apply for full-time positions in public service, highlighting job boards and relevant resources, outlining common career paths, listing policy opportunities, and explaining how to narrow down your options.
Information for foreign nationals
Some non-Americans wonder whether they’re eligible for public policy work in the US. This post provides information on the main immigration categories and explains the challenges and opportunities facing foreign nationals.