{"id":99855,"date":"2024-09-23T16:57:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T20:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=99855"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T21:12:16","slug":"transitioning-into-government-roles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/professional-development\/career-exploration-transition\/transitioning-into-government-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning into Government roles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Introductory Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sbxRlMzvD0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Panel discussion &#8211; PhDs with careers in government in and outside of the US<\/a>, 1-hour video.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogovernment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoGovernment.org<\/a> is the main resource to learn about career options in the US government (&#8220;career guides&#8221; tab), access internships and fellowships (&#8220;Our Fellowships and Internships&#8221; and &#8220;Federal internship Finder&#8221; tabs), etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/high-paying-government-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broad overview of careers that can be pursued in government<\/a>, and the uniqueness of that sector, The Muse.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/medical-careers\/careers-government-agencies-phd-graduates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PhD careers in policy <em>vs<\/em> regulatory affairs in government agencies<\/a>, AAMC.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocs.yale.edu\/channels\/government\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Further resources on PhD careers in government, fellowships to transition into government roles, etc.<\/a>, Yale Graduate Affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Preparing to transition into that sector<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogovernment.org\/application-process\/writing-a-federal-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Federal Resume Writing<\/a>, GoGovernment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogovernment.org\/application-process\/interviewing-for-federal-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interview Preparation for Federal Jobs<\/a>, GoGovernment.<\/li>\n<li>Growing your network and <a href=\"https:\/\/intersectjobsims.com\/infointerviewguide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">having informational interviews<\/a> with PhDs who have transitioned into careers of interest to you will enable you to learn more about the job&#8217;s daily responsibilities, hiring process, career progression, etc., and the sector as a whole.\n<ul>\n<li>Look for and join relevant thematic groups on LinkedIn, online communities, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/professional-development\/connect-mentors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BU Mentors and Alumni<\/a> who have transitioned into this career area.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thesocialscientist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Social Scientist<\/a> enables early-career researchers to connect with folks who have transitioned in various career sectors, including the US government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/playlist\/dedicated\/207936103\/1_9emp2sqk\/1_2lldbf4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Analyze job descriptions<\/a> to learn more about what institutions and agencies are currently looking for.<\/li>\n<li>Attend American Societies&#8217; conferences to meet with federal agency members, and consider joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-life\/organization\/stepup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BU Science Policy Network<\/a> to gain relevant skills and expand your network accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introductory Resources Panel discussion &#8211; PhDs with careers in government in and outside of the US, 1-hour video. 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