Scores of students and alumni have contacted me about trying to land a job with the new Biden Administration. What should you do? Where do you start?
The Biden-Harris transition team opened their application portal for political appointments. Students who want to pursue a political appointment can check here.
Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data on applications, interviews, and job offers: https://www.bls.gov/o
For students and alumni looking to work in the Biden Administration, the Plum Book provides a very detailed overview of the agencies and over 9,000 open positions: https://www.govinfo.gov/conten
GW has a number of talented and fortunate folks who have already secured spots with the new Administration. In fact, GW Today has done some good coverage featuring many of those already named to President Biden's team.
Enterprising GSPM job seekers should try to reach out to some of these folks on Linkedin. Additionally, current students have online access to Leadership Connect, where they can research and find contact information for other people already named to the Administration.
Yes, these jobs are very competitive and you will be vying against many qualified candidates. You never know until you try. Go for it!
Margaret “Mag” Gottlieb is the Career Director at the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University. Connect with Mag on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-gottlieb-1457753/ or contact via email: mag@gwu.edu
