Welcome to the La Follette School Career Hub!
On these pages you will find resources and advice to help you transform the knowledge and skills gained through a rigorous program of professional policy education into success in a competitive employment market. We guide students through four key phases of career development; each designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence:
- 🌎Explore –Consider potential policy career fields, research the required education, skills, and experiences, and speak with professionals in the field
- 🏃♀️Prepare –Actively identify relevant experiences (like internships or volunteer work) you want to pursue, update your resume, practice interviewing, and learn how to search for opportunities
- 💼Experience –Engage in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, jobs, or volunteer work to gain relevant skills and practical experience in policy work
- 🗣️Connect –Reflect on and articulate how your skills, accomplishments, and experiences align with your post-graduation plans and leverage your network to secure opportunities
Meet your always-on career guide.
Ask questions in your own words. Discover resources, events, jobs, and more — all in one place.
