USA careers resources

The following resources can be used to find out more about careers, recruitment processes and employers in the USA. They are specifically put together with LSE students in mind.

Country resources

• BBC - USA country profile
  Brief history and quick overview of key statistics and information
• Prospects.ac.uk - USA country profile
  Includes information on the American job market, visas, immigration and useful links
• InterNations - USA country profile
  Extensive profile of general information about living and working in the USA
• GoinGlobal - USA country profile and city overview
  LSE Careers exclusive subscription providing career and employment information including company listings, advice on applications and interviews, as well as information on living and working in over 40 cities across the the USA
• US Embassy
  Official website for America's network of embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions worldwide providing detailed information on visas and entry
• US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)
  Dedicated official website for advice on applying for citizenship and Green Cards

LSE resources

The School has a strong history of engagement with the USA and as such there is much activity devoted to and surrounding the country:

• LSE CareerHub USA resources (password protected)
  We're building an extensive database of resources including the latest graduate labour market information from national associations and relevant organisations
• LSE United States Centre
  Launched in 2015 as part of the Institute of Global Affairs (IGA), the School's US Centre is a hub for expertise, analysis and commentary on America
• LSE USA Politics and Policy (USAPP) blog
  Administered by the US Centre its central mission is to increase public understanding of social science in the context of American politics
• Alumni and Friends of The London School of Economics and Political Science in the United States (AFLSE)
  The School's second largest alumni association with over 18,000 members and hub for alumni and volunteering in the United States
• North America and Caribbean 'email an alum'
  Administered by LSE Advancement and an opportunity to engage with recent alum working in North America
• LSE Students' Union USA Society
  Student-led society hosting regular social events for American students and talks with prominent speakers
• LSE USA - AFLSE LinkedIn group
  Regularly updated discussions and useful network for paid-up members of AFLSE

General job search

Alongside the opportunities posted on LSE CareerHub, the following display job advertisements for positions across the USA.  Sector-specific resources are available below.

• US Department of Labor - Occupational Outlook Handbook
  Comprehensive occupational profiles and labour market information
• AmericanJobs.com
  North America's fastest growing career portal with listings of jobs from top employers across the country
• Idealist
  Provides volunteering opportunities across the United States and North America

View more job sites at delicious.com/lsecareers/usa.

Sector resources

The lists below are by no means exhaustive - they are here to serve as signposting points and ideas for you to continue your job search.

Academia, education and teaching

• LSE Careers - postgraduate study in the USA
  Dedicated resources on how to begin the search for further study in the USA
• Academic360
  Collection of resources for academic jobhunters including job postings of professorial positions across America
• Academic Keys
  Extensive jobs board for roles in academia across the United States and comprehensive information on faculty and educational resources
• HigherEd Jobs
  Useful website providing a platform for roles in higher education institutions across the United States
• Inside Higher Ed
  Online publication featuring news and analysis on the latest higher education stories across the USA
• The Fulbright Commission
  Provides useful information on study in the USA and offers a number of awards to UK students interested in postgraduate study
• Gradschools.com
  Comprehensive online source of graduate school and programme information including a searchable database

Arts, heritage and culture

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Useful overview of career paths in the arts industry and how to get started
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Links to careers information on museums, fashion, visual arts, literary arts, architecture, performance arts and film, television and recording
• The Art Career Project
  Online jobs portal advertising opportunities in legal services across North America
• Americans for the Arts
  Extensive jobs board for roles in arts administration across the United States
• National Endowment for the Arts
  Offers internships in its Washington, D.C. headquarters for limited periods
• Smithsonan Museums
  The world's largest museum collection offers numerous internships and fellowship opportunities
• American Alliance of Museums
  Useful jobs board and information on building your network and careers resources
• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  Hosts regular internships across a broad range of areas in Washington, D.C.

Consultancy

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Overview of the various types of consulting and links to industry publications
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Useful overview of the consulting process and 'what is consulting?'

Energy and environment

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Useful overview of opions in green and environmental careers and how to get started
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Links to various job sites and information on careers in environment, conservation and sustainability
• Green Job Engine
  Online jobs portal advertising opportunities in the environmental industry across North America
• Environmental Protection Agency
  Paid and unpaid internships, fellowships and other opportunities available in Washington, D.C. and at other locations country-wide for US citizens
• National Park Service
  Cultural Resources Diversity Internship program for undergraduate and graduate students in historic preservation/cultural resources work
• The Wilderness Society
  Various internships year-round and regular full-time roles in communications, philanthropy and policy among others

Financial services

• American Accounting Association - career center
  Searchable job site for candidates seeking accountancy roles in the US
• Association for Financial Professionals - career center
  Resources and job listings for candidates seeking a variety of financial roles
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Overview of financial careers in the USA and some useful links to professional bodies and publications
• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Overview and useful timeline of recruiting in the financial services industry in North America
• Wall Street Journal - jobs board
  Regularly updated vacancies on Wall Street and other US financial markets

Government and politics

Background and resources

• Congressional Research Service - "Internships, fellowships and other work experience opportunities in the government" research paper
  Comprehensive overview of various programmes open to US nationals seeking a career in government
• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Links to individual government agency internship programmes at federal, state and county level as well as on Capitol Hill
• ForeignPolicy.com - "Want to work in the White House?"
  Useful article on gaining employment in the Obama administation (requires free site registration)
• GoGovernment - "Federal resumes and application advice"
  Useful overview of tips for producing a federal resume and what happens in the application process
• GoGovernment - "Find your fit within the federal government"
  Introduction to roles within federal government in D.C. and across the country
• GoGovernment - "Students and entry level job seekers" guide
  Overview of Pathways programmes available to US nationals and other internship opportunities
• WhiteHouse.gov staff profiles
  Selection of top government and cabinet secretary blog posts providing insight into their backgrounds and roles

General job search sites

• GovLoop
  Detailed information and links to find various government roles across the United States
• RollCall Jobs
  Washington, D.C. based careers portal for jobs based on Capitol Hill
• Hill Zoo
  Listings of both Democratic and Republican jobs in Washington, D.C.

Non-partisan roles

• USAJOBS.gov
  America's official government jobs portal with roles in departments and agencies across the country, also running the Pathways internship programmes
• Presidential Management Fellows Programme
  America's flagship leadership programme in government open to masters-level students and above
• President's Commission on White House Fellows
  Prestigious one-year leadership programme based at the White House
• White House Internships - public service leadership program
  Prestigious semester-long internship placements open to US nationals
• House of Representatives - vacancy announcements
  Listing of roles available within the House
• House of Representatives - Resume Bank
  Online resume bank connecting prospective employees with Congressional offices and committees
• United States Senate - employment bulletin
  Constantly updated listing of roles available within the US Senate
• United States Senate - Resume Bank
  Online resume bank connecting prospective employees with Senate offices

Democratic Party roles

• Democratic Governors Internships
  Information for those interested in interning for the Democratic Governor’s Association

Republican Party roles

• Republican Governors Association Internships
  Internship information and application for working with the Republican Governor’s Association.
• Conservative Jobs
  Connects students and graduates with a variety of roles engaged in conservative politics

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Quick overview of the US healthcare sector and links to external resources
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Quick overview of the US public health sector 

International development and humanitarian work

• Devex
  US based jobs site. Positions in the US and globally.
• EthicalJobs.net
  Global jobs site with roles in Europe and across North America
• Monthly Developments Magazine
  US based jobs site. NGO jobs in the US and globally.

Law and legal services

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Useful overview of career paths in the legal services industry and how to get started
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Useful overview of career paths in the legal sector and links to useful resources and employers
• LawJobs.com
  Online jobs portal advertising opportunities in legal services across North America
• The American Lawyer
  American law publication featuring insight and analysis on the latest detals and issues
• Chambers Associate
  Student guide to the top law firms in America and insight from current lawyers
• American Bar Association
  Official website of the US national association of attorneys, based in Chicago
• Supreme Court Judicial Internship program
  Opportunity to gain exposure to judicial administration working in the Office of the Counsellor to the Chief Justice on 12 or 16 week programmes

Media and communications

• Media Bistro
  Traditional media, digital media, and social media jobs/internships.
• National Public Radio
  Full-time internship programmes with a stipend attached throughout the year
• The Washington Post
  Paid summer internships available across various areas for one of America's leading news publications

Not for profits

• Idealist
  Volunteering, internships and jobs in the not for profit sector.
• NonprofitJobs  Cooperative
  Non profit jobs across the US.

Public policy

• Brad Traverse Jobs
  Comprehensive listing of Washington DC jobs. Includes internships. $5 monthly subscription.
• Policy Library
  Wide range of policy jobs in the US and beyond. Username: LSEUK , Password: London. Has sister sites for human rights, politics and ethical jobs.
• University of Oregon: Department of planning, public policy and management
  Extensive list of fellowships in local government, federal government, non profits and private sector. Many have late winter/early spring application deadlines.

Sport, recreation and hospitality

• Columbia University Center for Career Education
  Useful overview of career paths in the sports industry and how to get started
• Yale University Office of Career Strategy
  Useful overview of career paths in the sports industry and links to major employers
• Careers Services at Princeton University
  List of resources and professional associations in sport, recreation and hospitality
• North American Society for Sport Management ExSport II
  Interactive online tool to assist students in understanding which sporting careers might be for them
• WorkInSports.com
  Online jobs portal advertising many opportunities in sport across North America