Welcome to Pitt’s Policy, Law & Public Service Career Community! Students in this community will have an interest in analyzing information, criminal investigations, government regulations, and critical thinking. Career opportunities in this field include, but are not limited to, public administrators, analysts, lawyers, police officers, emergency managers, and criminal investigators. Students can work in a variety of sectors including government, legislation, activism, court systems, non-profits, NGOs, and law enforcement.

There can be overlap between Policy, Law & Public Service and Education, Cultures, and Human Services. As you review the information below, consider the wide range of career options open to you with your academic background.

LAW SCHOOL EXPLORATION SERIES 2024: NEW YORK CITY (JULY 16-18)

Happy to announce that the Law School Exploration Series 2024 is taking on New York City in Mid July (July 16-18). The Law School Exploration Series is a chance for current and former Pitt students to tour different Law Schools …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Federal Resume Writing: USAJOBS and Resume Builder

USAJOBS.gov is the official job-search website of the US Government. You have likely used it before if you have applied for a federal position. Along with listing the vast majority of open US government positions, USAJOBS also has an extensive …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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FIVE WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY IN US POLITICS

Throughout US history, women have been historically underrepresented in all aspects of politics. While we look to close the gender gap in politics, it is important to remember the accomplishments of the women who came before us and did their …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …
By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Convincing Gen Z to work in the federal government

An effort to recruit a new generation of employees includes job fairs and more internships

By Andrew Zaleski

Updated March 29, 2023 at 7:32 a.m. EDT | Published March 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT

When she entered the University of …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Policy, Law & Public Service Resources

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

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Resume Samples

Writing a federal resume differs from crafting a resume for the private sector. Federal resumes adhere to specific guidelines and …

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

This resume should be downloaded and can be used as an editable Word document. You will use your own content …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

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Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Attorney Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Analyst BNY Mellon
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  • Greater Pittsburgh Region
  • Dasher DoorDash
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Planned Giving Associate University of Pittsburgh
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Case Manager FTE Performance Consulting
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  • Philadelphia, PA
Meet Emily >
  • Richardson, TX
Meet Roslyn >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Development Associate University of Pittsburgh
Meet Riley >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Business Solutions Architect Lisa Tosatto
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Public Affairs Associate Alcoa
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  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Brandon >
   

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