Did you know that less than 7% of all permanent, full-time federal employees are under the age of 30, compared to more than 19.7% of all private sector employees?
One of the many benefits of federal service is the ability to make an impact through mission-driven work. Many students believe they need a political science degree or specific academic background to work in government, but that is not the case. With work available across all fields, students from any academic or professional background can find meaningful work in government.
There are a large number of options when considering potential career paths in government. From the federal level, working in one of the three branches of government, to working at the local level working in city government, public employment takes many forms. Below are among the more popular directions.
There are a wide variety of employers within the government along with different non-profits and education systems.
The timeline for hiring for a position at the federal level is different than for many positions in the private sector. Be mindful of these differences when looking to apply for a position in the federal government.
Big Interview is a virtual mock interview platform, allowing students to practice for an upcoming interview at any time. Big Interview has a library of pre-recorded interview questions across a large number of industries.