Government, International Affairs and Public Policy
Government, International Affairs, and Public Policy is a career community that focuses on governance, national security, Foreign Service, planning, regulation, and administration at the local, state, and federal levels. The positions in this field enforce and determine policy through political systems and institutions, ensuring that fundamental rights are universally guaranteed.
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Personal or general interests that indicate this community might be a good fit:
Current events, politics, speech and debate, understanding public policy, humanitarian efforts, economic and public policy, cybersecurity and intelligence.
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Meet Your Career Coach:
Lori Bolton
Career Coach
After 14 years away from OSU Lori has returned to career services. She previously worked in Career Services at The OSU Marion Regional campus, in the College of Medicine and with the College of Public Health. She spent time as an academic advisor working with all majors and preparing students to transition from high school to college, transfer from two-year programs to four-year programs, and enter the workforce or move on to professional degree programs. Lori believes that students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences are their greatest strengths, and she will work with each student to cultivate, promote, and celebrate their individual talents. Her education includes both a MS in Education with a focus on higher education counseling and a BS in Business Management with a minor in communications. Lori is a lifelong Ohioan and considers herself to be a National Park geek, visiting over twenty parks so far.
Jobs and Internships for members of this Career Community
Guides and tip sheets you'll find useful:
- Military Resume Sample
- Government Positions Resume Sample
- Global Competencies Resume Sample
- Exploring Security, Public Safety, and Investigation Careers
- Finding Work Abroad
- Searching for a Job in Natural Resources
Helpful Links for members of this Career Community
USA Jobs
USAJobs is the U.S. Government’s official system for posting Federal jobs and internships. Some Federal agencies post their openings on their individual sites, though. Therefore, when interested in a specific government unit, it’s best to look on BOTH USAJobs and the unit’s website.
Go Government
Resource for finding and applying to federal jobs and internships.
Fedscope
Site operated by the Office of U.S. Personnel Management.
Ohio.gov
State of Ohio hiring management system.
Public Service Careers
Organizations that work closely to support government entities fall within the “public service sector” and include lobbyists, NGO’s, and nonprofit foundations.
Political Job Hunt
The latest listings of jobs in politics, public policy, and government affairs.
Opportunities in Public Affairs
Government affairs, legislative policy, PR, communications, fundraising, research, writing, and journalism jobs and internships.
Jobs to Careers
Search engine for security jobs by state.
CorrectionalOfficerEDU.org
Features the latest data, statistics, and employment requirements from judicial districts across the nation so as to offer a resource to men and women interested in pursuing careers in corrections.
Cyber Security Guide
The field of cybersecurity has grown rapidly and includes a wide variety of jobs. Utilize this guide to gain insight about entry-level career options and how your career can progress in the field. Review job outlook information, learn about common job requirements, cybersecurity job resources and free online learning resources.
Industry Connections for Government, International Affairs and Public Policy
If you're an employer that is interested in recruiting from this population of students at The Ohio State University, we've made it easy for you! Andrew Freeman is your point of contact. Andrew can help you explore our Career Fairs and Expos, our signature programs, and develop a recruiting strategy to hire from the high-caliber and diverse population of students and recent alumni.
Andrew Freeman, MHI (He/Him/His)
Assistant Director of Industry Connections
freeman.752@osu.edu
Andrew joined Career Success in 2022, coming to us from The OSU Wexner Medical Center. His own career includes 20 years in the events industry in Columbus and Seattle, and as a volunteer performer with community choruses in both cities. Andrew has served as president of two non-profit boards, and as interim executive director of an arts organization. His experiences and skills provide a vast and diverse network from which he can draw, to connect industry communities with ASC students.
He holds a bachelor’s in liberal studies from Bowling Green State University, and a master’s in healthcare innovation from The Ohio State University. Andrew is honored to create opportunities for ASC students cultivating their success and to connect them with professional communities seeking top talent.