Brandeis | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Focus on Careers:
POLITICS The graduate program in Politics emphasizes qualitative and quantitative
research methods, with substantive focuses on the comparative politics of
Europe and the Middle East, international relations; American politics and
American political development; and political theory and moral philosophy.
Graduates of the program have been employed in careers ranging from
consulting to teaching to lobbying.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
International relations
Journalism
Law
Government
Nonprofit organizations
Advocacy
Business
Campaigns and polling
Correspondence
Education
To learn more about the field and career options in
Politics, please visit:
Federal Jobs Net
federaljobs.net
REPRESENTATIVE JOB TITLES
Consultant
Consumer advocate
Field officer
Foreign service officer
Foundation program specialist
International research specialist
Lobbyist
Policy analyst
Political consultant
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Government departments and agencies
usa.gov
Political journalist
Professor/lecturer
Program evaluator
Public affairs advisor
Researcher
Survey analyst
Teacher
Writer/editor
Non-profit careers
idealist.org
Public service careers
publicservicecareers.org
The American Political Science Association
apsanet.org
USA Jobs
usajobs.opm.gov
Liberty Guide for Policy Careers
libertyguide.com
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Quantitative and qualitative research methods
Effective oral and written communication
Analytic problem solving and decision making skill
Innovative political insight
Experience interacting with diverse populations
Focus and follow-through of a leader
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ Career Services office
helps you explore career options and acquire job-search skills
while at Brandeis and as you prepare to enter the workforce.
Connect with us:
brandeis.edu/gsas/career
gsascareers@brandeis.edu
International Studies Association
Isanet.org
International Development Jobs
devnetjobs.org
List of NGOs Worldwide
unodc.org/ngo/list.jsp