The Career Center at Santa Clara University

Government Careers

Did you know that the federal government is the largest employer in the nation and that over 80 percent of federal jobs are outside the Washington, D.C., area? Did you know that the State of California will hire 70,000 employees serving 150 agencies in the next five years? Government jobs exist for your every interest in local, state, and federal government, around the country and the world. Use the resources below to learn about the variety of careers in government as well as how to find government internships and jobs.

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- Alumni may call the Career Center for access. 408.554.4421
Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America

A description of opportunities within federal agencies.
Federal Government Internship Sites

A collection of internship sites in federal government.
City and State Government Internship Sites

A collection of internship sites in city and state government.
Federal Government Job Searching Sites

A collection of job sites in federal government.
City and State Government Job Searching Sites

A collection of job sites in city and state government.