How to get IR/Public Policy Jobs

[ub3rmensch]

Where are the best places to search for these jobs to build work experience before applying for schools? I want at least 1 more year of experience. I only have a BA and one year Peace Corps. I want to shoot for SAIS/Georgetown/GWU/HKS... etc. I'm interested in foreign affairs, which is vague, I know, but I just want to get my foot in the door.

[Ben414]

In no particular order:

https://www.usajobs.gov/

http://gogovernment.org/

http://www.publicinterestcrossing.com/

http://www.idealist.org/

Check the MPP/MPA/IR schools' websites--they often contain a list of websites to check.

 

[went_away]

Use your noncompetitive status from Peace Corps to try to get US gov jobs; be willing to take an unpaid internship; and apply to very entry level type positions (program assistant) at development organizations that would be attracted to your language/regional specialty.  Beyond that, I'd suggest you apply to those grad schools now so you can enter school directly upon leaving your Peace Corps service - oftentimes you'll need to be a current student to even be considered for many of those entry level positions and internships.