Tips for Entry
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://icma.org/events) and other industry events to network and to interview for jobs.
Read publications such as Public Management (https://icma.org/public-management-pm-magazine) to learn more about the field.
For job listings, visit:
- https://icma.org/careers-learning
- https://www.naco.org/page/naco-careers
- https://www.publicservicecareers.org
Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, ICMA offers information on internships on its Web site, https://icma.org/page/find-internships-and-fellowships.
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