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:
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
http://net.gop.com/Jobs/
Political Job Classified Ads in DC Newspapers:
Roll Call News and The Hill
U.S. 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