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Cornell University

Pursuing Government Careers

Presentation Date
Presented by:
Mia Ferraina and Jen Maclaughlin
Presentation Category
Career Paths

If you'd like a copy of the slides, please e-mail Mia Ferraina at mff72@cornell.edu.

Description: The demand for young employees in government is about to surge in the next 5 years. If you're interested in a career in federal or state government, this session is for you! Not sure? Come check it out to explore the possibility. You can earn frequent raises and the benefits are great! We'll review topics like: - Types of jobs available within government and think tanks - Unique aspects of federal resumes - Various places to find job postings - Defining key terms (what is a GS scale?!) - Navigating security clearance.

Learn More: Government page in the Career Development Toolkit.

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