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The Office of Career Services offers personalized service in securing rewarding internships, jobs, and other professional opportunities.  A broad range of services and resources are available.  Your contact for Career Services is Betty Berkely, phone 412-648-7639. You can also e-mail the Office of Career Services here.

GSPIA Connections

GSPIA Connections is a password protected, web-based career management system for students, alumni and employers. GSPIA Connections serves as your real-time job information source, and also contains a calendar of events, career information resources, and other documents such as the Internship policy and career services expectations agreement.  Students will be able to post resumes and cover letters online for review by employers, develop an email job alert notice of employment opportunities that meet specific needs and interests, and apply for positions online.

Students and alumni

Employers

As of June 20, 2008 GSPIA Connections became part of Symplicity's Career Services Management (CSM) system.  If you have difficulty logging on to the new system, please email careerplanning@gspia.pitt.edu.  

Career Counseling

Upon entering GSPIA and throughout their studies, students can schedule appointments with Career Services staff to discuss internship opportunities and career concerns. This service is aslo available to all alumni throughout the course of their careers.

Career Skills Workshops

Career Services offers workshops throughout the academic year on topics including, but not limited to:  Job Search Strategies, Networking, How to Work a Job Fair, Interviewing, Utilizing Web Resources, and Marketing Yourself from Start to Finish.

Career Information Sessions

Employers and alumni visit campus to discuss their organizations and career opportunities.  These interactive sessions, typically separate from on-site recruitment activities, provide important career information and include a question-and-answer session for participants.

On-Campus Recruiting

GSPIA students are actively recruited on campus by organizations such as the US Department of State; Homeland Security Division of Transportation Security Administration; Central Intelligence Agency; Government Accountability Office; National Geospatial Intelligence Agency; Office of Management and Budget; Catholic Relief Services; and National Air and Space Intelligence Center.

Career Fairs

Multiple fairs serving various audiences are offered throughout the year. Examples include Pittsburgh Federal Career Day, the Local Government Academy Fair, and Internship Fair.

Alumni/Employer Networking

Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to network with alumni and employers through campus visits, career fairs, or special event programs.

Career Resource Guides

If you need additional information about any aspect of a job search, career guides are available in the document library of GSPIAConnections.

Books and Publications

Public service, employment and career publications are available for student reference. In addition, weekly or monthly publications are available including International Career Employment Weekly and Monday Developments.

Management Internships and Fellowships

GSPIA graduates can enhance their education and career experience by applying for fellowships or state and local government management training programs. These full-time paid opportunities are typically one to two years in length, offer intensive on-the-job training, and involve rotational assignments. Following successful completion of the program, individuals advance to a regular full-time position. The Office of Career Services continues to source these programs and posts them on GSPIAConnections.

Last updated on July 8, 2008