Career Questions tagged Government

Working as a Lobbyst in the US

Hi, My question is, would it be possible for me to work as a lobbyist or a government affairs officer for a company in the US, if I am not a US citizen? Thank you in advance #career...

#government

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Active Oct 29 '18 at 08:17 PM

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Gabriele T.

Katie Manderson | Ombudsman/Mediator/Facilitator/EEO/Employee Relations Sure, you could work as a lobbyist or a government affairs ...

Can you have a unusual hair cut and work in the government?

#government...

#persetive

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Active Sep 26 '18 at 06:08 PM

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Ivanna P.

Katie Manderson | Ombudsman/Mediator/Facilitator/EEO/Employee Relations Sure you can. Government needs great, enthusiastic people working at every ...

What types of classes should I be taking to prepare for law school?

#law-school #law...

#government

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Active Sep 05 '18 at 06:15 PM

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Sonnet B.

Jeanette Roch | Associate General Counsel at American General Life Insurance ... The best courses that you can take are those that give ...

Which college has the best political science program, in your opinion?

#government #politicalscience...

#college

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Active Aug 21 '18 at 03:34 AM

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Jaylynn P.

To accountants who transitioned between public, private, and/or government accounting, why did you decide to switch?

#publicaccounting #accounting #privateaccounting #governmetaccounting #government #job...

#job-search

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Active Aug 22 '18 at 02:37 PM

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Andy N.

Jason Williams | Director - Financial Analysis at Fannie Mae My switch from public was not that intentional. I always thought ...

Why are women and minorities historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service?

#internationalaffairs #women #foreignservice #government...

#internationalstudies

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Active Aug 08 '18 at 01:01 PM

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Rhoda G.

Katie Manderson | Ombudsman/Mediator/Facilitator/EEO/Employee Relations I can't answer why, but I'll try to share some of ...

What can I do to prepare for a career in Public Policy?

I am currently in the social work program at my college, with a minor in political science. There are only 3 classes in public policy available at my school, which I plan to take in the next 3 years. I am interested in macro social work and social policy. What can I do as a college student with...

#school #public-policy #social-work #government

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Active Jun 26 '18 at 02:36 AM

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Deana A.

Deria Matthews | Family and Community Engagement Coordinator and Professional Educator Hi Deana, this a great question. One way to get more ...

What career options are there for economics majors?

I am studying economics at Brown; I really like how economic thinking can solve problems, but I am not a huge fan of math (I do not plan to take any beyond statistics and Calc II which are required). I am very interested in public policy, but more from an applied microeconomics view (rather...

#government #career #professor #economics #phd #policy #research

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Active Jun 24 '18 at 02:12 PM

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Rebecca A.

Dino Perone | National Sales VP/GM, AT&T Enterprise Business Solutions I would suggest a government-related role... an economics background can be ...

How hard is it to have two majors or multiple minors?

I'm someone with vast interests from acting to journalism to government to human rights, but wants to major in marketing. #psychology #theater #marketing #majors #minors #business...

#government

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Active Jan 11 at 09:51 PM

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Carolina V.

Ria Jagasia | Academic Consultant at AIC Education Hey Carolina! Marketing would make a great minor for any of ...

What internships should I be looking for to build an intriguing law school application?

I just graduated high school, and will be attending Johns Hopkins in the fall hoping to major in International studies. I’ve already had an internship at a law office, where I’m now employed. What type of internships should I be on the look out for in the Baltimore area? I only know of law...

#law-school #government #international-studies #pre-law #political-science #law

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Active May 25 '18 at 04:34 PM

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Manuel H.

Austin L. | PwC Experienced Associate, Advisory Hi Manuel, Great question and great major! I also majored in ...

What should a pre-law student pursue in his/her undergraduate to bolster law school prospects?

Ex's: studying for LSAT continuously, joining any pre-law organizations, meeting with law professors, meeting with lawyers, building a network, interning at appropriate organizations, etc. I am not sure which of these activities is worth while whereas others might just be a waste of time or a...

#law-school #government #study #graduate-school #pre-law #politics #law

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Active May 24 '18 at 10:52 PM

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Carson M.

Austin L. | PwC Experienced Associate, Advisory Hi Carson, Congrats on getting accepted to Yale, that is quite ...

What is a motive that brings you to work as a DEA agent? (Drug Enforcement Administration)

#dea #police #law #law-enforcement #federal...

#government

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Active Jul 24 '18 at 06:29 PM

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Steven G.

What kind of jobs can linguistics/Asian languages majors have in government?

I'm interested in Asian languages and linguistics. In U.S., Asian, Russian, and/or Ukrainian governments, what kind of jobs can I expect? Are diplomacy or translation the only options? #asian #asian-languages #asia-pacific #asianstudies #russia #russian #ukraine #government #japanese #chinese...

#linguistics #korea #southkorea #foreign-languages #china #international #korean

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Active Nov 11 '18 at 10:39 PM

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Oleksandra K.

Katie Manderson | Ombudsman/Mediator/Facilitator/EEO/Employee Relations It really depends on the language and what you want to ...

How competitive are college homeland security programs?

The security of our nation is extremely important to me, and I am interested in studying homeland security in college. I get good grades, so I likely wont have too much trouble being accepted into a school. But I have heard that some degree programs are more competitive than others for...

#law-enforcement #programs #government #competition #homeland-security #security

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Active Jul 30 '18 at 02:36 AM

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Anastazia R.

Any tips for studying for the AP Government exam?

There are so many things I'm confused on like which court cases to study for? #apgov #AP #government #testing...

#study-skills

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Active Jul 30 '18 at 03:40 AM

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Hanan M.

I would like to develop software for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

A large problem in our country is the amount of undocumented persons within its borders. How can I develop Software to make the process of deportation more effective for the ICE. While President Trump has seeked to finish this goal, I fear that without the proper software and monitoring devices...

#defense #immigration #government

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Active Mar 02 '18 at 08:07 PM

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Bradford S.

Which government agency is best to go into for cyber-security?

I want to be in a cyber-security team for the US government serving in one of the intelligence branches (CIA, DoD, DIA, FBI, NSA, etc.) and I want to know which one would be best for me. If possible, I'd like to stay in a local area and not have to move to one location (I live in Arizona and...

#cyber-security #fbi #cia #dod #government

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Active Jan 10 at 02:11 AM

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Jake A.

Rory Moore | Terchnician Justin, you have expressed an interest in a very popular field ...

Is the Foreign Service Academy really selective and hard (ivy league hard) to get in?

Planning to be a diplomat but I would like to know if I will have to have a really amazing resume or is the academy only take testing scores. Something I would like to know before I am dead set on being a diplomat. #government #diplomat...

#foreign-service

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Active Jan 05 at 02:11 AM

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Lindsay M.

Michelle Azevedo | Diplomat at U.S. Department of State Hi! I'm a U.S. Foreign Service Officer and am happy to ...

What career pathways can I follow with a Political science degree?

I’m planning on majoring in political science but am unsure of what I want to do with this degree. I know I can go into law but I’d like to know about other career pathway options as well. #law #politicalscience #politics #government #career #undecided...

#college

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Active Jul 02 '18 at 01:46 PM

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Nabeeha K.

Jessica Scott | Student at University of Phoenix With a political scientist degree you can become a: Policy Analyst ...

For political science, would it be best to become involve in local government?

I would like to know what sorts of activities would boost me resume and give me experience. #political-science #government #local-government...

#resume

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Active Oct 24 '18 at 11:40 PM

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Elena L.

Jim Marker | Performance/Project Manager As a Town Councilman, I have a great deal of respect ...

What are the best colleges for a major in Government/Political Science

I am a 9th grader who is thinking about a career in politics/government. I have the career i want to pursue, I just don't know where to do it. #government #college #college-major #career #political-science...

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Active Mar 28 '18 at 02:53 PM

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Havana S.

Tatiana Phipps | Human Resources Dept. Supervisor Hi Havana!What kind of politics career are you interested in: an ...

How do I create my own internship opportunity?

This summer I want to pursue an internship in government or nonprofits. In my local area there aren't a lot of opportunities for me, a first year college student. What would be the best way to approach some of the places and people I am interested in working with to create my own internship...

#nonprofits #government #civic-and-social-organization #experience #community-outreach #social-work #internships

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Active Aug 20 '18 at 01:37 PM

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Deana A.

Suzanne McHenry | Senior Manager at PwC Hi Deana - That's great that you're thinking about taking the ...

What should I major in? What courses should I take?

Hello, I'm a junior in high school. I want to work for homeland security. I want to be an Appeals Officer, but I don't know what courses/major. #college #college-bound #college-major #government...

#homeland-security

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Active Jan 08 '18 at 06:19 AM

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Isabel C.

xiaoqian pan You can pick up the subject that you are interested in. ...

Can I get advice on social work and politics?

Right now I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Social Work. I am also pursuing a minor in public administration and a certificate in community resource management. Recently I have become interested in politics and local government. If I do eventually run for office or pursue a local government...

#politics #local-government #political-campaigns #social-work #government

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Active Dec 09 '17 at 04:33 PM

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Deana A.

Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist Hi Deana, In that we are both in Texas, I'm going ...

How can i crack Indian Railway Exam without coaching?

#education #higher-education #career #government job #usability...

#studying-tips

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Active May 05 '18 at 06:34 AM

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karan S.

pushpendra malav | Executive Hello,Indian railway provide great opportunity to the candidates from 10th passed ...

Which is the Biggest Recruiter job in government job sector?

which is the best government sector job for a graduate candidate. #india #government...

#government-administration

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Active Nov 18 '17 at 10:27 PM

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karan S.

How do I dress for an intern interview?

I am interviewing for a position as an intern for a member of Congress, but I'm unsure of how formally I should dress and what I should wear. #government #intern #interview #interview-clothing...

#government-administration

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Active May 09 '18 at 06:38 AM

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Claire N.

Mary Ellen Buzzelli | Business Development Consultant at Dell I would suggest that you dress somewhat conservatively. That could include ...

If you received multiple misdemeanors in various states which all were determined dismissed, will the government hire you?

I have a friend who got misdemeanors and an injunction in two different states, everything turned out to be dismissed or basically denied because nothing actually happened. They do show up in the court systems though. My friend wants to get a job with the government and has the skill set for...

#government #recruiting #human-resources #job-application #personal-development #career-details

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Active Aug 20 '17 at 07:21 PM

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Melissa A.

Christine Warden | Senior Associate at PwC Many government agencies will hire people who have had misdemeanors, but ...

What is the best way to present yourself in a resume if you have a mentaI diagnosis which previously inhibited your loyalty to a company and you jumped from job to job?

I had a very difficult time staying at one job because I could not focus on my work and actually needed to multiple things at one time to keep myself in check. I was a great multi-tasker, but the job would soon bore me and I would not be able to do it without feeling severe anxiety. I only...

#talent-recruiting #legal-services #government #human-resources #job-application

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