Welcome to the Government & Public Service interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that provide services to the public while often working for the public’s best interest in mind.

People who pursue careers in government and public service develop skills in writing, public speaking, coalition building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, outreach, systems-thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. In addition, in today’s public sector, there is a high demand for professionals with soft skills training.

Cal State LA offers degree and professional development programs that can lead to a career in government and public service. These include:

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): lawyers, legal assistants, paralegals, public policy, international development, researchers, engineers, finance and budget preparation, managers, activists, community organizers, analysts, politics, advocacy, and tribal or federal administrators.

The Government & Public Service Community acts as a helpful guide and encourages lifelong learning. Become involved in this Community by submitting a guest blog, job, employer profile, event, class, or resource to be featured, or explore new content pulled in weekly to learn more about your career options.

How to Advance in Your Social-Impact Career—Without Changing Jobs

The potential to learn and grow at work is one of the primary drivers of job satisfaction. Sure, getting a raise doesn’t hurt either, but what do you if you don’t see a way forward in your career? You might …

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The Answer to: Do You Really Have Transferable Skills or Are You Just Unqualified?

My colleagues and I recently hosted a mixer at our office as a way to meet prospective employees to join our recruiting team.

We advertised the event across multiple social media channels as well as to our personal networks, so …

By Harkmore Lee
Harkmore Lee Associate Dean, Administration
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Career Resources

Handshake

This resource is available to PaGE and DTLA degree, Paralegal Studies and Project Management students.

Building Your Professional Development Plan

Think of your career/professional development plan as a way to cultivate your professional brand. Meaning, an intentional plan to grow …

Informational Interviews

Networking for career exploration is one of the best ways to begin exploring career paths. Having a conversation with a …

Job FutureCaster

Job FutureCaster allows you to select jobs that are of interest to you and see what the future prospects for …

Interview Skills
Cover Letter and Thank You Letter Guide