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Government, Politics, Public Service & Law

Welcome to the Government, Politics, Public Service & Law Community!

Explore tools, resources, and opportunities related to your career interests on this community page. The mentors, jobs, and employers represented here are only a small selection of what’s available to you through The Roger Connection and Handshake – log in to explore further! For additional career resources on a variety of topics, visit the Resources page. The CCPD also recommends joining relevant groups on LinkedIn, exploring professional associations for your field, and visiting external job and internship boards.

Let us help you engage in your professional community and take an active role in your career education!

Below you will see some examples of job functions and work settings that could correspond to this career community.  Some may require additional education, training and/or planning.  Please note that there are many options beyond the below, and you are not limited to these when exploring this career community.

Sample Work Settings

  • Police Departments
  • Attorney General’s Office
  • Federal, State & Local Government
  • Crisis Centers
  • Counseling Agencies
  • Defense Department
  • Correctional Institutions
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Government Representatives’ Offices
  • Private Attorney Offices
  • Investigation Companies
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Crime Labs
  • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Law Firms
  • Fish and Game Commissions
  • Social Service Agencies
  • State Bar Association
  • Victim/Witness Services
  • Federal Government Consulting Firms
  • Probation Departments

Sample Job Functions

  • Correctional Officer
  • Campaign Assistant
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Ambassador
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Victim Advocate
  • Incident Responder
  • Program Officer
  • Security Analyst
  • Public Affairs Director
  • City Clerk
  • Forensic Science Technician
  • City Council Member
  • Fundraiser
  • Police Officer
  • Demographer
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Legislative Analyst
  • Consultant
  • FBI Agent
  • Parole Officer
  • Computer Crime Investigator
  • Lawyer
  • Hearing Officer
  • Paralegal
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Politician
  • Researcher
  • Labor Negotiator
  • Lobbyist
  • Legal Investigator

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Given the uncertain economy and high rates of associate burnout at many firms, you may be planning your life after law school with some appropriate care. The firm you choose to join will have a huge impact on your professional …

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Interviewers Are Looking for Emotional Intelligence—So Be Prepared for These Questions

One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …

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The Big Post-Covid Interview Question and How to Answer It

For many people, the past year has been among the most difficult of their lives. But for others, including branding and marketing expert Vince Thompson, it’s been the exact opposite.

“This has been the greatest year of my life,” says Thompson, the …

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Seniors, First Destination Survey!

Seniors,

With the semester winding down and your next adventure beginning soon, the Center for Career & Professional Development at RWU wants to remind you we are here to help!

Resume help, email resumes@g.rwu.edu for feedback or review on your documents
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4 Interview Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Not getting the job offer after an interview is something we’ve all likely experienced. And often, we falsely believe we didn’t get the offer because the employer didn’t think we were qualified. However, the fact that we were selected to interview is …

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Sample Job & Internship Search Tracking Spreadsheet

Sample Job & Internship Search Tracking Spreadsheet

Use the resource below to track your efforts in your job & internship search or build your own using the …

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BuzzFile

BuzzFile

BuzzFile is the most advanced company information database with advanced search and productivity tools that enable users to locate the …

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Interest Profiler

Interest Profiler

The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world …

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Handshake

Handshake

Explore a variety of jobs and internships on Handshake!

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Resume Guide

Resume Guide

Use the resume guide for tips on structure, content, and ways to elevate your professional document.

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LinkedIn Profile and Tips

LinkedIn Profile and Tips

Since its creation in May 2003, LinkedIn has changed the shape of recruiting. According to a 2015 study, 95% of …

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