Government Careers
Preparing for a career in either the federal government or state and local governments typically requires a master's or doctoral degree to be be qualified for most statistical based jobs in the government. However, there are some positions that are available for students who have obtained a bachelor's degree. Some of the skills that students focused on entering a government related field should develop include a strong background in computers, writing, and presentation skills. It is advised to seek out internships within a government organization and to assist in research projects to gain the needed experience collecting and analyzing data. While learning about the government hiring processes you will want to plan on applying early and research any special hiring authorizations that may expedite the hiring processes.
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