Policy, Law & Public Service – Page 5 – Pitt Career Central

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.

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Why is Relevant Experience So Important?

Published on August 28, 2022

Understanding What Relevant Experience Means

Posted by Glassdoor Team Last Updated June 29, 2021

Having relevant experience is important before applying for a job. For a vacancy that receives several applications, employers will need to save time while going through …

By Carol Balk

Student Spotlight: “I Wouldn’t Have Even Known”

Published on August 10, 2022

Since she was in high school, Karen Enomoto has known that she wanted to go to Georgetown Law after undergrad. The spring 2022 graduate studied politics and philosophy in order to prepare and started seeking out internships the spring of …

By Dionna Dash

Student Spotlight: “Having That Connection”

Published on July 2, 2022

Marcus Edelstein has been chronically unhappy with his internships. Edelstein, a spring 2022 graduate who studied statistics, worked at Tucker Green Consulting, Inc. during the pandemic summer of 2020 and enjoyed the internship, but was disappointed that it was an …

By Dionna Dash

Student Spotlight: “Get Up and Face Each Day”

Published on July 2, 2022

None of Chandler Byers’ college career has been simple. Byers, a junior studying politics and philosophy, is the first member of his family to attend a four-year university. His mother has a two-year associate degree in dental hygiene and his …

By Dionna Dash

What to do after submitting law school application

Published on February 2, 2022

Waiting game: What to do after submitting your application

By Michelle Yingling

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Since pre-law is not a major or designation you have to or even can make in your undergraduate, there is …

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Have a question about your career path? The Pitt Alumni Association has a resource for students and alumni to connect …

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The law school application process is long and tedious. Here is a resource to keep you on track during the …

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

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Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job search experience for international students. Although …

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A comprehensive resource for exploring the connection between academic majors and potential career fields.

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Click on the links below to learn more about the Career Consultants who handle the portfolio your academic areas of …

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120+ location-specific career guides featuring insider advice on top job search techniques and resources, with more than 500 employment resources …

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Pitt Commons is an online platform that allows students, faculty, staff, alumni, postdocs, and friends of the University of Pittsburgh …

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Use this virtual mock interviewing site to practice your skills, whether you’re prepping for an internship, job, or graduate school …

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Federal Resume Writing TipsShare This: Share Federal Resume Writing Tips on FacebookShare Federal Resume Writing Tips on LinkedInShare Federal Resume Writing Tips on X
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Public Service Resume SampleShare This: Share Public Service Resume Sample on FacebookShare Public Service Resume Sample on LinkedInShare Public Service Resume Sample on X
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 SampleShare This: Share Urban Studies Resume Sample on FacebookShare Urban Studies Resume Sample on LinkedInShare Urban Studies Resume Sample on X
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Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Resume Writing and CV’s vs. Resume ConsiderationsShare This: Share Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Resume Writing and CV’s vs. Resume Considerations on FacebookShare Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Resume Writing and CV’s vs. Resume Considerations on LinkedInShare Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Resume Writing and CV’s vs. Resume Considerations on X
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

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