Visit https://icma.org/careers-learning and http://www.publicservicecareers.org for job listings.
Join professional associations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities. Attend the ICMA Annual Conference (https://conference.icma.org) and other industry events to network and to interview for jobs.
Women who are interested in careers in government should check out SheLeadsGov (https://icma.org/sheleadsgov), an ICMA global initiative that provides career resources and a platform for women in government management profession to network.
Become credentialed by ICMA in order to show employers that you have met the highest standards established by your industry.
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, ICMA offers information on internships and fellowships on its Web site, https://icma.org/page/find-internships-and-fellowships.
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