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.

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Federal Resume Writing: USAJOBS and Resume Builder

Published on February 21, 2024

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 Senior Career Consultant
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FIVE WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY IN US POLITICS

Published on February 1, 2024

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
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Convincing Gen Z to work in the federal government

Published on January 11, 2024

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 Senior Career Consultant
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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

Published on October 31, 2023

Congratulations soon-to-be Pitt graduate or recent graduate! Landing the job is just the beginning; negotiating your salary is pivotal in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your skills and potential, experience, and the value you bring to the table. But …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

Published on August 9, 2023

What is an intern?

An intern is a developing professional who works at a company for a short time to gain entry-level experience and knowledge about a particular career field. Interns are most often college students, though other adults can …

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Platform Purpose Audience GoinGlobal Global career search platform with country-specific guides, employer databases, and visa info International …

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Resume Samples

First-Year Resume Sample

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Public Service Resume Sample

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

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Urban Studies Resume Sample

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Anthropology & Political Science Resume Sample

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Connect with Alumni

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

Zack Bombatch

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Attorney Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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Bradford Bell

Alumni
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford

Totionna Hill

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • University of Pittsburgh
Meet Totionna

Monika Lambert

Alumni
  • Lewisburg, TN
  • 6-12th Teacher West Harpeth Christian
Meet Monika

Chris Johnson

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Information Technology Delivery Manager Vanguard
Meet Chris

Kevin Horner

Alumni
  • Houston, Texas
  • Attorney The Galligan Law Firm
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Cory Omasta

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Cory

Cristy Gross

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Project Coordinator UPMC
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Karla Melle

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • paralegal woomer and talarico
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Casten Shimko

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Business Solutions Consultant Highmark Health
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Vincent Russo

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Major Gifts Officer University of Pittsburgh
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Sarah Churchman Pulido

Alumni
  • Tampa, FL
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