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COMMON CAREER PATHS (Some of these jobs also require education beyond the bachelors degree)

Law
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Paralegal
Judge

Government
Public Policy Analyst
Environmental Policy Analyst
FBI/CIA Agent
Foreign Service Officer
Government Intelligence Analyst
Social Services Administrator
Historic Site Interpreter
Peace Corps/Vista Worker
City Manager
Urban/Regional Planner
Congressional Aide
Public Administrator/Manager
Law Enforcement Officer
Presidential Advance Person
Legislative Analyst
Legislative Assistant
Congressional Researcher
Probation/Parole Officer
Historic Preservationist
Archivist

Politics
Politician
Campaign Manager
Staff of state or national politician
Campaign worker
Public Interest advocate
Lobbyist
Political Pollster
Special Interest Group Director

Education
University professor/college instructor
High School social studies teacher

Business
Account Executive
Public Relations Specialist
Account Service Representative
Real Estate Agent/Broker
Management Analyst Researcher
Association Manager
Market Research Analyst
Sales Manager
International Banker
Buyer
International Business Specialist
Underwriter
International Trade Specialist

Journalism/Media
Radio/TV Announcer/Producer
Foreign Correspondent
Media Analyst
Broadcast Journalist
Newspaper Journalist
Editor
Reporter
News program director
Writer/Author
Publisher

Nonprofit and Human Services
Nonprofit administrator
Fundraiser
Program planner
Social Worker
Community Relations Director
Labor Organizer
Labor Relations Specialist
Public Opinion Interviewer
Consumer Advocate
International Organization Administrator

SAMPLE EMPLOYERS

Government
Law firms
Corporations
Public interest agencies
Legislators
Campaigns
National political parties

Newspapers
Wire services
TV and radio networks
Nonprofit organizations
Foundations
Professional Associations
Universities, colleges, high schools

JOB WEB SITES

Jobs in the Legal Field
California Law Jobs
FindLaw for legal professionals
lawjobs.com
Lawcrossing
Law360
Paralegaljobs.com
Landmark Legal Professionals

Government Employment
Federal Job Listings
Federal Jobs Network
FBI
CIA
Foreign Service
State jobs: by state
State of California Jobs
Santa Cruz County Jobs
Washington D.C. Internships

Non-Profit Employment
Community Career Center
onPhilanthropy (includes jobs for recent college grads)
Idealist
NonprofitOyster
Nonprofit Career Network
Opportunities NOC’s
Philanthropy News Network Online
SocialService.com

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society for Public Administration (includes job listings)

JOB PREPARATION STRATEGIES

  • Complete an internship in a field that interests you
  • Attain leadership role in campus or community organizations
  • Become involved in campus political organizations and student government
  • Acquire foreign language competency for international work
  • Develop strong analytical, writing verbal and computer skills
  • Participate in the UCDC program, a quarter long internship in Washington DC, or UCCS, an internship in Sacramento, CA