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Government & Public Service

Government & Public Service. Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Agenda. 4:00 Industry Overview 4:20 Job Search Strategies & Resources 4:40 Resume & Interview Tips 5:00 DC Fellows Program 5:15 Panel U.S. Department of State, LA County, CA State Auditor, Peace Corps, City Year 6:30 Networking.

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Government & Public Service

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  1. Government & Public Service Tuesday, October 9, 2012

  2. Agenda 4:00 Industry Overview 4:20 Job Search Strategies & Resources 4:40 Resume & Interview Tips 5:00 DC FellowsProgram 5:15 Panel U.S. Department of State, LA County, CA State Auditor, Peace Corps, City Year 6:30 Networking

  3. Survey • We’ll send you an email with a link. • You’ll have exclusive access to thissession’s materials.

  4. What is a Public Service Career? Any career in which the key function is to benefit society (rather than make a profit) Where? • Government • Non-Profit Organizations & NGO’s • Private Sector

  5. The Public Sector (aka Government) • Federal • State • Local WHY WORK IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR? • Make a Difference • Job Security • Benefits & Salary • Career Opportunities WHY NOT? • Relocation for Advancement • Hiring Process

  6. Federal Government The nation’s largest employer: 16% of U.S. workforce • Agriculture • Commerce • Defense • Education • Health & Human Services • Energy • Interior • Justice • Homeland Security • Housing & Urban Development • Labor • State • Treasury • Transportation • Veterans Affairs • Independent Agencies: • CIA • Amtrak • EPA • Federal Reserve • NASA • Peace Corps • SEC • Social Security

  7. State & Local Government • Higher Education • Police & Fire • Hospitals & Health • Government Administration • Public Welfare • Transportation & Infrastructure • Parks & Recreation • K-12 Education • Judicial, Legal & Corrections

  8. 5.9% of the U.S. workforce What is a nonprofit organization? • Purpose is to serve the greater good • Not part of the government TYPES OF NONPROFITS: • Private Hospitals • Private Schools • Symphonies • Art museums • Religious institutions • International NGO’s • Think tanks • Higher Education • Charitable organizations

  9. Jobs in Nonprofit Administration • Executives • Program & Project Managers • Communications & Outreach • HR & Volunteer Coordination • Fundraising & Development • Contracting, Grants Management, & Consulting • Finance, Accounting, & Budgeting • Administration • IT

  10. Is a Nonprofit Right for You? WHY WORK FOR A NONPROFIT? • Passion for a cause • Culture, Flexibility & Independence • Unique opportunities WHY NOT? • Generally lower pay • Short-staffed • Limited mobility • Job security

  11. The Private Sector Corporations and organizations whose main goal is to make a profit. • Social responsibility • Government or nonprofit contracts to implement projects for public good • Work of government agencies often done by private consultants and contractors

  12. Socially Responsible Companies (Source: Macleans.ca) 3M Adidas Group BMW Dell Ford Gap HP IBM ING Group Kellogg’s L’Oreal McDonald’s Merck Nestle Nike Nokia P & G Starbucks Volkswagen Whole Foods Market

  13. Is the Private Sector Right for You? WHY WORK IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR? • Generally higher salaries • Fast-paced, variety • Faster hiring process • More resources to have broader impact WHY NOT? • Salesmanship – solicit new contracts • Some feel less “purity of mission”

  14. What’s Your Issue? Human & Social Services Health Education Workers’ Rights Civil Rights Environment Infrastructure Development Commerce & Trade Regulations Auditing Government Finance Corporate Social Responsibility Fair Trade Philanthropy & Foundations International Relief & Development International Relations International Educational Exchanges International Trade International Environmental Issues International Law & Human Rights Intelligence & Security Defense & Military Disaster Recovery & Emergency Preparedness Law Enforcement, Corrections, & Fire Protection Judicial & Legal Professions Arts & Culture Religion

  15. The Job Search:How to Find Opportunities • Career Center • Online • Networking

  16. Career Center & UCLA Resources • BruinView • Jobs, Internships, On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) • Opportunity Lists • Employer Information Sessions • Career Fairs • Government & Non-Profit Night (February 20) • Career Lab/Library • Career Center DC Fellows Internship Program • UCLA CAPPP – Quarter in Washington Program • UCLA in the Community Online Directory

  17. Opportunity Lists • Public Service Fellowships • Federal Agency Student Programs • Office of the President, Congress, Independent Federal Agencies • National Security & Foreign Policy • And more!

  18. Federal Government Resources RollCall.com, TheHill.com, Politico.com

  19. State & Local Gov. Resources • Exams often mandated, especially for FT positions • Application process can be complex and lengthy • Govtjobs.com • State and local opportunities across U.S.

  20. NONPROFITS/NGO’S Online Resources • Thousands of non-profit opportunities listed, and links to non-profit career fairs • Guidestar.org • Opportunitynocs.org • CAnonprofits.org

  21. Network!!! • Personal Contacts: family, friends, professors, former bosses, religious/community affiliations, etc. • Informational Interviews • Bruinworks.com: UCLA Career Network • LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter • Gov-loop.com: social networking site for future and current government employees • Professional Associations • Young Government Leaders: active group of under-40 federal workers

  22. How to Write a Winning Resume

  23. Resume Basics • No “right” way • Easy to read • Concise • Tailored • Your answer to their “prompt” • Keywords • Most relevant first

  24. Specific Objective Easy on the Eye Relevant Coursework Honors/Awards Active Verbs What + How + Result Skills & Accomplishments Numbers! Section Headings

  25. Government Resumes • Postings will differ. Some may require: • Job announcement #, title and grade • Citizenship • SS # • High School • All colleges • Colleges’ and employers’ addresses • Supervisors’ names and phone #’s, and whether able to contact • Hours worked in each position • Salaries

  26. The Interview UCLA CAREER CENTER

  27. Pre-Interview: Research! Organization and Position • Products, services, clients, competitors, culture, etc. • Google current events • Understand the position you are pursuing – duties, requirements, department, etc. How You Fit with Them • Education, experience, knowledge, skills, attributes, etc. • Your career purpose, plans and goals • Your interest and unique fit for their organization specifically Details and Logistics of the Interview • Time, place, format, etc. UCLA CAREER CENTER

  28. Pre-Interview:Prep & Practice! • Career Center Resources: • Career Guide • Career Lab/Library • Mock Interviews: • Register on BruinView™ > Events and Workshops • Or BruinView™ > Make a Counseling Appointment • Friends, Family, Video, Etc. UCLA CAREER CENTER

  29. Interview Day • Be rested • Dress appropriately (business formal, unless instructed otherwise by employer) • Bring extra copies of your resume - on bond paper - ideally in a portfolio or other professional-looking carrying file • Arrive 10 minutes early – do not be late! • Be polite to everyone • Introduce yourself – good handshake, eye contact, and smile • Relax and be confident UCLA CAREER CENTER

  30. Post-Interview • Ask employer what the next steps are in the interview process • Request business card(s) – for thank you note(s) • Shake hands with everyone and convey your appreciation • Send a thank you email or card within 24 hours! • Evaluate the interview UCLA CAREER CENTER

  31. DC Fellows Program: A Student’s Perspective with Michael Beals

  32. Professional Panel

  33. Networking Time!

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