Insights from more than a dozen hiring managers on what gets candidates hired
Jarom Gordon | Jun 10, 2026
*Marie’s note: while this is written to focus on tech policy, the insights relate to almost all policy careers
If a policy …
The Partnership for Public Service AI Center for Government® recently hosted a panel of local government leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is currently being used or considered at the city and county level.
Joining us for this conversation were Kate …
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Or, how a policy internship becomes a policy job
Jarom Gordon, Jun 03, 2026
Editor’s note: Launchpad mostly features expert Q&As, deep dives on federal agencies, and other Serious Policy Content. As an experiment, we let Jarom (a Senior Program …
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by Joel Schwartzberg
Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?”
The strengths-and-weaknesses …
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Date: May 14, 2026 By: Kevin Gray
Internship programs are about more than just getting quality hires in the door: Retention metrics reported in NACE’s 2026 Internship & Co-op Report demonstrate the long-term ROI of having a program.
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Enough is enough: This job market is rough enough without all the bad career advice out there! 🤦♂️
Here’s what the data says *ACTUALLY* works – AND what doesn’t matter at all…
Our Outreach Team has put together a great page full of photos, videos and stories from our recent gradation at the Madison Capitol.
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If you are looking at state or local government and wondering why hiring is so confusing and lengthy, you are not alone. This report by Work for America delves into the issues surrounding filling these vital public sector roles.
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This month’s careers spotlight article highlights funded opportunities in specific disciplines and showcases the wide range of careers these fields can lead to. Global affairs is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding and addressing complex international issues, including economic development, …
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ZipRecruiter just came out with a new report
Overview of key findings
The Market
Breaking In
Priorities and Payoffs
After the Offer
Today’s grads face steeper competition than their predecessors
As the labor market has remained stalled for much of …
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