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Government jobs often have very good benefits and job security. Entry-level pay may not be as high as a corporate job, but there are easy paths to raises and promotions once you begin working in government. Some people may complain that change is slow to happen, while others prefer the stability of the work. While public change may take longer at times due to laws, regulations, or votes, it often has a wide-reaching impact, which many find fulfilling and worth the wait. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which can help alleviate the pressure of student loans.
Generally, internships with federal and state government agencies are advertised. Agencies often have annual internship programs that take place each year or summer, many of which are labeled as Pathways Internships. Most federal positions are posted on USA Jobs, but Intelligence agencies and the Department of Justice, as well as other levels of government (state, local, etc.) may post jobs on other sites.
Internships with senators and members of Congress are typically advertised through the legislative branch websites – you can find more information about jobs and internships through the House Employment Bulletin or Senate Placement Office. These sites will send you a weekly email attachment with posted opportunities. We suggest using your computer’s search function to find keywords like your state or an issue of interest.
Internships at the local government level may be advertised, but it may also be possible to generate an internship with municipal or county government. Contact the particular department you are interested in, discuss your interests and skills, demonstrate how these might fit with the department’s needs, and make an internship proposal.
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Meghan Kilfeather The Central Career Services office collects post-graduation outcomes information about most of Cornell University’s undergraduate class within six months of graduation, per reporting standards. This page shows post-graduate outcomes data for our undergraduate student population. Classes include graduates from the period commencing in fall term through the subsequent summer term (i.e., Class of 2024 includes Fall 2023 and Spring/Summer 2024 graduates).
This interactive tool will allow you to explore outcomes by year, college/program, degree level, degree and major/field.
The data displayed defaults to include multi-year outcomes of undergraduate programs at Cornell University. Use the dropdown menus above to customize your search based on academic year, academic divisions/schools, or programs/majors.
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