Government and Social Services
Career Interest Cluster
Government and Social Services careers involve serving individuals and communities locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Occupations within the government and social services cluster incorporate knowledge of society and people.
Industries in the Government and Social Services Cluster include:
- Advocacy
- Community Organizations
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Government
- International Development/Humanitarian
- Law
- Military
- Ministry
- Public Policy
- Social Justice
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If you are interested in information about the Government and Social Services cluster, choose this cluster in handshake to receive notifications about opportunities, events, and more. |
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Pre-Law Assistance
The Pre-Law program at Gustavus Adolphus College has a long and successful history. Gustavus offers advising, events, and campus visits by law school admissions office representatives to all students who may be interested in attending law school in the future. Gustavus graduates often attend law school in the Midwest (University of Minnesota, University of Iowa, Drake, St. Thomas, Mitchell Hamline), though many have studied law at other law schools including Harvard, Georgetown, the University of Chicago, and more.
Student advising is conducted by Dan Currell, the Gustavus Adolphus Pre-Law Advisor. Students looking to learn more about law school and preparing while at Gustavus Adolphus should contact Dan at dcurrell@gustavus.edu and the Pre-Law Assistant, Kayla Mortenson at kmortens@gustavus.edu.
The Fall 2017 Pre-Law Seminar will meet on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. for the second half of the fall semester.
Law school admission office representatives should contact Dan Currell at dcurrell@gustavus.edu.
Resources
Explore the Cluster |
Résumés and Cover Letters |
Internships and Job Search |
Events |
Student Organizations |
Professional Organizations |
Explore the Government and Social Services Career Interest Cluster
There are many websites where you can explore careers. Links to start with are listed below. These resources allow you to learn information about careers such as the nature of the work, education required, pay, job outlook, work environment and related occupations. You can also follow companies and organizations related to your career on social media. LinkedIn, facebook, and twitter are good resources for you to learn about companies and keep up on current trends in the career fields you are exploring.
- Candid Career
- gogovernment.org
- Interesting Careers in Psychological Science
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- Vault
- Career Options with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Other Ways to Explore:
Take an Assessment |
Informational Interviews |
Job Shadowing |
Volunteer |
Graduate programs for the Government and Social Services Career Interest Cluster vary depending on the specific industry. Utilize the following resources to learn more about graduate school options:
- Idealist Grad Fair, Minneapolis
- Minnesota Psychology: Licensing Requirements and School Options
- Spotlight on Careers Additional Education Resource (Username: spotlightpass Password: liberalarts2017)
Résumés and Cover Letters
Cover Letters and Professional Communications
Sample Résumés
References and Letters of Recommendation
Internships and Job Search
Search for Internship and Job Opportunities by cluster area
Gustavus semester Academic Internship information and January Career Exploration information
Other resources:
- Handshake
- Spotlight on Careers (Username: spotlightaccess, Password: liberalarts2015)
- Vault
Year of Service Programs
Fellowships
Networking
Events
Government and Nonprofit Fair *Gustavus students must register through Handshake
Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair *Gustavus students must register through Handshake
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For a complete list of all Career Development sponsored events, log in to your Handshake account. |
Student Organizations
- Building Bridges
- College Republicans
- Fair Trade Gustavus
- Gustavus Adolphus College Democrats
- Gustavus Adolphus College Libertarians
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hoffmann Learning Center
- I Am We Are
- Model United Nations
- Peer Assistants
- Queers & Allies
- Student Senate
- Students Today Leaders Forever
- Wednesday Friends
- Womyn's Awareness Center
For a complete list of Gustavus Student Organizations, go to: gustavus.edu/studentorgs/organizations.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations are a great way to begin networking and explore your career field. Professional organizations often have discounted membership rates for students. These organizations, specific to industry, offer events, job fairs and listservs that can provide information and networking opportunities.
You can also join similar groups on LinkedIn or follow professional organizations on twitter or facebook. Professional organizations on social media offer articles, current industry information, discussions and networking opportunities.
Contact
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Lindsay Anderson-Smith, Career Development Specialist - Government and Social Services To schedule an appointment, call 507-933-7575 or email career@gustavus.edu |
Updated10/02/17 LA