Education Non Profit Work for Pub Policy Masters?

[rudy2012]

Hey guys,

I am looking to apply this coming Fall '13 to masters programs for public policy. I want to focus on homeland security/energy security/foreign policy. I have 2 years of professional experience working in renewable energy, but am currently looking for a job after a move. I have a connection at a non-profit that focuses on education, but education isn't what I would want to be focusing on for my PP masters. BUT, I am getting a little desperate for a job...Could I make my 'narrative' make sense for grad school apps with 2 years in renewables and then a year at a non-profit in education? Can't tell if that would just be shooting myself in the foot or if I could swing it...

[HumbleBee]

• I dont think you can pull that story off unless you have been doing something part time in education or had a life event that sparked an interest in education. You are coming off as kind of 'desperate'. 
• Stick with the energy angle and make up some story about how you want to change the energy field through policy bla bla bla. No one cares about your essays or looks over your should to make sure you're doing what you're suppose to be doing when you get in. The whole essay/personal statement thing is bs...it's just a game so just play it

[rudy2012]

Thanks, that's what I thought. I am going to hold out for something better. Am glad to hear that there is no "punishment" in terms of switching your focus once in the program, which is something I may be interested in doing..