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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.

Federal Resume 101: Everything You Need to Know

When applying for a federal job, your resume needs to stand out in a very specific way. Unlike a typical private-sector resume, a federal resume requires detailed information, specific formatting, and a deeper focus on your experience and qualifications.

Understanding …

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Personal Statement for MPA Programs: Examples & Expert Advice

The MPA personal statement is one of the most important parts of your graduate school application. It provides you with an opportunity to explain why you want to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Administration, what your career goals are, …

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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

Vault Career Guide to Law, Fourth Edition
Vault Guide to Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Government Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to the Top Florida Law Firms, 2021 Edition

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, 2021 Edition

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

Vault Guide to the Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms, 2021 Edition

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

Contact & Location

Phone
540-231-6241
Address

Smith Career Center
870 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm