Harvard's Office of Career Services

Government & Politics

US Capitol Building

The information collected here is intentionally introductory, and we offer it here to help you get thinking. Feel free to pursue any questions by visiting OCS, dropping in to a counselor's walk-in hours, or making an appointment with a counselor in your field of interest.

Make an Appointment with the Government and Politics Counselor
To contact OCS's counselor for careers in government and politics, call (617) 495-2595 and press "0" on the menu.
(DCE students: make an appointment with Linda Spencer, the DCE counselor.)

Choosing a Career in Government and Politics
Exploring the Field of Government and Politics
Creating a Job Search Toolkit
Goals and Timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Workshops and Programs
Print Resources
Web Resources
OCS Handouts
Student Groups
Contact Information / Further Updates