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Transition from Public Policy to the Private Sector |
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Hi |
| Date Posted: |
10/23/2006 |
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I am 27 with a BS in economics and have been working at the highest levels of a federal agency for roughly 4 years with my major responsibilities being to:
-develop/implement policy;
-manage a multi-million dollar budget with a workforce over >100;
-coordinate complex initiatives and programs between multiple federal agencies; sit on several advisory boards;
-traveled extensively to promote/negotiate US foreign commercial policy.
While these responsibilities have been very helpful in my professional develop ??transferable skills?? I??ve found it surprisingly hard to leverage them when seeking outside employment. As a close family friend said when reviewing my resume: ??You??ve done a lot of very interesting things for someone your age, but how do they help me???
My question is to anyone kind enough and willing to respond.
A. How does one bridge the gap between experiences founded through work in public policy/government and those desired by private industry?
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| Message: |
Hi,
I think its more about just selling yourself, and at the right place at the right time. Keep trying, and I think that eventually if you throw enough darts on the board, you will entually hit the bulls eye.
Speaking to this regards,
I am currently a double major at U.C.S.D major in political science and management science, and I will graduate within a few months, with honors in both majors. It has been my dream to find a job in the federal government, and work in policy. I was wondering, how did u get your position, because I have been trying for months without success? Do you have any ideas? Also, do you have any openings, in your agency, and if so, could you take a look at my resume, to see if I matched up? Thanks so much. Sorry for bugging you.
-Zohebh786@hotmail.com
I think that you have great skills, just keep on going and don't give up!
take care
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