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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The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

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Why Consider a Career in Local Government?

As a whole generation of baby boomers begins to retire, we in local government are searching for energetic learning-oriented younger workers and talented second- or third-career older workers. Public service is a wonderfully fulfilling career for a number of reasons:

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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

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 …

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Do Government Jobs in PA Offer a Memorable Experience?

When it comes to finding a job, many people think that the government is the best place to start. After all, jobs in government come with a number of benefits that other types of jobs don’t offer. But is this …

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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

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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Policy, Law & Public Service Resources

Handshake: 5 tips—and sample scripts!—for cold outreach in your job search

Is the thought of cold emailing making you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you’re hoping to expand your …

Welcome to the AI & Digital Career Readiness Guide

AI is already transforming careers, classrooms, and everyday life. You don’t need to be a tech expert, but you do …

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Resume Samples

Public Service Resume Sample

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

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

Michael B. Reidbord

Alumni
  • New York, New
  • Head of USA Operations Awethentic Studio
Meet Michael B.

Nihar Patel

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Investment Banking Analyst PNC Capital Markets LLC
Meet Nihar

Tom Aronson

Alumni
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Owner Object Aids Mentoring and Training
Meet Tom

Sudeep Maity

Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Managing Principal LTIMindtree
Meet Sudeep

Samson Cassel Nucci

Alumni
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Managing Partner & Project Manager Ascension Associates
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Aleksandra Arsic

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Founder Top Writer, LLC
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Allison Rubin

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Signature Events and Donor Experience University of Pittsburgh
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Lynn Strezeski

Alumni
  • Economy, PA
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Howard Murphy

Alumni
  • Jefferson Hills, PA
  • Attorney Law Office of Howard F. Murphy
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Akudo-Kyoshia McGee-OsuagwuⓋ

Alumni
  • 6286 Wittem, Netherlands
  • PhD Researcher Maastricht University
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