Career Services | John Glenn
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Career Services | John Glenn
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Career Services
Launch your career in public affairs.
The Glenn College helps provide you with the tools and experience to turn passion into policy. We do this through intentional student career coaching, experiential opportunities and relationship-building across the public sector.
Career Resources
Internships
Career Advising
Tailor your trajectory.
The Glenn College career advisor will help you navigate and personalize your path to a public affairs career. Your advisor is here to meet to assist you in navigating and personalizing your path through public affairs and post graduation employment. Appointment offerings include:
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
Career Planning
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Mock Interviews
Evaluating Employment Offers
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
We cover basic resume and cover letter writing to tailor your resume and cover letter to the particular job or internship opportunity you are seeking. Please have a draft resume and/or cover letter to share before your appointment.
Career Planning
When should you start searching and applying for jobs and internships? We can help you to develop a timeline and plan that is right for you. For most students the search and career exploration starts your first day of classes to ensure you are ready for the job you want at graduation.
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Unsure where to start? We will create customized tips, best practices and tailor resources that align to the type of job and public affairs career path that is the best fit for you, starting with internships and graduating to your first career position.
Mock Interviews
We prepare students for interviews by preparing your story to the job or internship for which you are seeking. You do not need to have an interview scheduled to benefit from a Mock Interview, this is a skill you can never practice too much.
Evaluating Employment Offers
Meet with an advisor to understand your offers and negotiation options, and to weigh potential opportunities.
Career Advising
Tailor your trajectory.
The Glenn College career advisor will help you navigate and personalize your path to a public affairs career. Your advisor is here to meet to assist you in navigating and personalizing your path through public affairs and post graduation employment. Appointment offerings include:
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
We cover basic resume and cover letter writing to tailor your resume and cover letter to the particular job or internship opportunity you are seeking. Please have a draft resume and/or cover letter to share before your appointment.
Career Planning
When should you start searching and applying for jobs and internships? We can help you to develop a timeline and plan that is right for you. For most students the search and career exploration starts your first day of classes to ensure you are ready for the job you want at graduation.
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Unsure where to start? We will create customized tips, best practices and tailor resources that align to the type of job and public affairs career path that is the best fit for you, starting with internships and graduating to your first career position.
Mock Interviews
We prepare students for interviews by preparing your story to the job or internship for which you are seeking. You do not need to have an interview scheduled to benefit from a Mock Interview, this is a skill you can never practice too much.
Evaluating Employment Offers
Meet with an advisor to understand your offers and negotiation options, and to weigh potential opportunities.
Meet with a Career Advisor
Undergraduate Appointments
Schedule via OnCourse
Graduate Appointments
Schedule via Microsoft bookings and select Career Advising.
BA Outcomes — 82% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation, This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
Nonprofit sector
9%
Private sector
29%
State government
12%
Local government
2%
Federal government
1%
Obtaining further education
27%
BS Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation. This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
Private sector
32%
Nonprofit sector
6%
Federal government
10%
Local government
7%
Obtaining further education
13%
In-Career MA Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound.
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation.
This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
State government
38%
Federal government
0%
Nonprofit sector
13%
Local government
25%
Private sector
12%
Obtaining further education
12%
MPA and Dual Degree Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound.
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation.
This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
State government
26%
Nonprofit sector
11%
Private sector
14%
Local government
15%
Federal government
14%
Obtaining further education
5%
Find Your Internship
Public Service Scholars: High School Internship Program
Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)
Ohio Government Internship Program (OGIP)
Public Affairs 4191.01
Public Sector Data Science Internship Program
Additional Internship and Job-Finding Resources
The websites listed below are not affiliated with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Use discretion when searching and, when in doubt, please ask your career advisor for resources on how to identify scam jobs.
Handshake is your one-stop shop for the public affairs job search. It provides Glenn College students and alumni with a set of tools to research and connect with resources and employers.
Visit Handshake
Human Service Chamber of Franklin County
Work
For Good
Nonprofit Job Board
Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Chronicle of Philanthropy / Jobs
The NonProfit Times
The NonProfit Times / Career Center
United Way of Central Ohio
Government Jobs
(CITY, COUNTY, search by Zip Code)
International City/County Management Association
State of Ohio Government Employment Opportunities
United States Government Employment Opportunities
(USA JOBS)
Gongwer's Statehouse Jobs Marketplace
Partnership for Public Service
(FEDERAL)
United States Department of Labor
Hire Heroes USA
HirePatriots.com
Military and Veterans Services at OSU
National Veterans Leadership Foundation
Ohio Means Jobs
Out & Equal | Workplace Advocates
Out Professionals
LGBT Connect
Ability Jobs
Disability Job Exchange
Getting Hired
Mobility International USA
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Engage with Glenn College Students
The Glenn College prepares the problem-solvers of tomorrow. We can help connect you with talented student and alumni, including Ohio State engagement opportunities.
Get in Touch
Internship opportunities, career coaching and opportunities to engage with the college
Contact
Jim Ellison, Career Advisor
614-247-6259
ellison.9@osu.edu
Skip to Main Content
Career Services
Launch your career in public affairs.
The Glenn College helps provide you with the tools and experience to turn passion into policy. We do this through intentional student career coaching, experiential opportunities and relationship-building across the public sector.
Career Resources
Internships
Career Advising
Tailor your trajectory.
The Glenn College career advisor will help you navigate and personalize your path to a public affairs career. Your advisor is here to meet to assist you in navigating and personalizing your path through public affairs and post graduation employment. Appointment offerings include:
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
Career Planning
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Mock Interviews
Evaluating Employment Offers
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
We cover basic resume and cover letter writing to tailor your resume and cover letter to the particular job or internship opportunity you are seeking. Please have a draft resume and/or cover letter to share before your appointment.
Career Planning
When should you start searching and applying for jobs and internships? We can help you to develop a timeline and plan that is right for you. For most students the search and career exploration starts your first day of classes to ensure you are ready for the job you want at graduation.
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Unsure where to start? We will create customized tips, best practices and tailor resources that align to the type of job and public affairs career path that is the best fit for you, starting with internships and graduating to your first career position.
Mock Interviews
We prepare students for interviews by preparing your story to the job or internship for which you are seeking. You do not need to have an interview scheduled to benefit from a Mock Interview, this is a skill you can never practice too much.
Evaluating Employment Offers
Meet with an advisor to understand your offers and negotiation options, and to weigh potential opportunities.
Career Advising
Tailor your trajectory.
The Glenn College career advisor will help you navigate and personalize your path to a public affairs career. Your advisor is here to meet to assist you in navigating and personalizing your path through public affairs and post graduation employment. Appointment offerings include:
Resume/Cover Letter Reviews
We cover basic resume and cover letter writing to tailor your resume and cover letter to the particular job or internship opportunity you are seeking. Please have a draft resume and/or cover letter to share before your appointment.
Career Planning
When should you start searching and applying for jobs and internships? We can help you to develop a timeline and plan that is right for you. For most students the search and career exploration starts your first day of classes to ensure you are ready for the job you want at graduation.
Job/Internship Search Strategies
Unsure where to start? We will create customized tips, best practices and tailor resources that align to the type of job and public affairs career path that is the best fit for you, starting with internships and graduating to your first career position.
Mock Interviews
We prepare students for interviews by preparing your story to the job or internship for which you are seeking. You do not need to have an interview scheduled to benefit from a Mock Interview, this is a skill you can never practice too much.
Evaluating Employment Offers
Meet with an advisor to understand your offers and negotiation options, and to weigh potential opportunities.
Meet with a Career Advisor
Undergraduate Appointments
Schedule via OnCourse
Graduate Appointments
Schedule via Microsoft bookings and select Career Advising.
BA Outcomes — 82% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation, This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
Nonprofit sector
9%
Private sector
29%
State government
12%
Local government
2%
Federal government
1%
Obtaining further education
27%
BS Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation. This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
Private sector
32%
Nonprofit sector
6%
Federal government
10%
Local government
7%
Obtaining further education
13%
In-Career MA Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound.
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation.
This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
State government
38%
Federal government
0%
Nonprofit sector
13%
Local government
25%
Private sector
12%
Obtaining further education
12%
MPA and Dual Degree Outcomes — 100% outcome knowledge rate
Opportunities abound.
The majority of Glenn College graduates are employed or pursuing additional degrees within six months of graduation.
This is a breakdown of where of Autumn 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 graduates are.
State government
26%
Nonprofit sector
11%
Private sector
14%
Local government
15%
Federal government
14%
Obtaining further education
5%
Find Your Internship
Public Service Scholars: High School Internship Program
Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)
Ohio Government Internship Program (OGIP)
Public Affairs 4191.01
Public Sector Data Science Internship Program
Additional Internship and Job-Finding Resources
The websites listed below are not affiliated with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Use discretion when searching and, when in doubt, please ask your career advisor for resources on how to identify scam jobs.
Handshake is your one-stop shop for the public affairs job search. It provides Glenn College students and alumni with a set of tools to research and connect with resources and employers.
Visit Handshake
Human Service Chamber of Franklin County
Work
For Good
Nonprofit Job Board
Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Chronicle of Philanthropy / Jobs
The NonProfit Times
The NonProfit Times / Career Center
United Way of Central Ohio
Government Jobs
(CITY, COUNTY, search by Zip Code)
International City/County Management Association
State of Ohio Government Employment Opportunities
United States Government Employment Opportunities
(USA JOBS)
Gongwer's Statehouse Jobs Marketplace
Partnership for Public Service
(FEDERAL)
United States Department of Labor
Hire Heroes USA
HirePatriots.com
Military and Veterans Services at OSU
National Veterans Leadership Foundation
Ohio Means Jobs
Out & Equal | Workplace Advocates
Out Professionals
LGBT Connect
Ability Jobs
Disability Job Exchange
Getting Hired
Mobility International USA
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Engage with Glenn College Students
The Glenn College prepares the problem-solvers of tomorrow. We can help connect you with talented student and alumni, including Ohio State engagement opportunities.
Get in Touch
Internship opportunities, career coaching and opportunities to engage with the college
Contact
Jim Ellison, Career Advisor
614-247-6259
ellison.9@osu.edu