Welcome to the Government and Public Administration Community!

Government and Public Administration is for students interested in government, policy, or politics. Careers in this pathway may involve planning, regulating, and impacting a community, county, state, or nation. Government and public administration employees provide regulatory oversight and support for vital services to citizens. Professionals in this pathway develop, pass, and ensure compliance with policies and laws at the national, state, or local level. Careers in this pathway require skills in communication, policy analysis, critical thinking, project management and commitment to public service and ethical standards.

Skills over degrees: Navigating the 2026 merit hiring plan as a new graduate

The landscape of federal employment has undergone a seismic shift, and if you are just entering the professional world, the timing could not be better. For months, the primary question for job seekers has been: is the U.S. federal government …

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Is the federal hiring freeze really over? 5 signs your agency is opening up.

For anyone who has spent the last year refreshing USAJOBS with little to show for it, the atmosphere in Washington and regional federal hubs is finally shifting. After a long period of “controlled attrition” and a 1-for-4 hiring ratio, the …

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Career Resources

Federal & National Laboratory Opportunities National Databases & Professional Organizations

Note: This list highlights many major research and fellowship opportunities, …

Note: This list highlights many major research and fellowship opportunities at Virginia Tech, but it is not exhaustive. Students are …

Vault Guides

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guide to the Top Florida Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious law firms …

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

The Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms is an in-depth, candid guide on the most prestigious …

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