GOVERNMENT & DEFENCE

Career Story: From a Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Science to zero jobs

After my degree I thought I could save the world, so I interned for four months in Equador. Then I came home and tried to get a job. But I didn’t. I didn’t even get a single interview. I probably applied for 50 jobs and it was really disheartening.

How to get into the UN: The different entry level opportunities

There are so many programs listed on their website, how do I know which one to pick?

Real Talk: Everything you’ve wanted to ask a parole officer

Can people be rehabilitated? What motivates crimes? Is drug abuse a big problem?

Q&A with a Homicide Detective: What’s it like solving a murder?

What the job is like and his advice for getting into the role.

Inside a career in Counter Terrorism

Learn about the future of counter terrorism

Is a degree in counter terrorism worth it?

A round table discussion with a criminology student, a counter terrorism graduate and an intelligence agent.

What’s the path to getting into politics?

A round table discussion with a Young Labor member, a political graduate and a politics addict.

Julie Bishop’s advice for a career in politics

“Would I have done things differently knowing that now? Maybe, but I don’t go over history– I just get on with things day-on-day and focus on what I am doing.”

On the job stories told by a Sydney police officer

What’s happening in your neighbourhood?

Q&A with a crime scene investigator

How do you find a criminal when the motivations of a crime aren’t evident?

Studying politics does not mean you’ll be a politician

Nor that you have to wear Doc Martins

Career Q&A with a homicide investigator

We chatted to a retired US based homicide investigator about why he does what he does.

Government and International Studies at USYD

Informing and topical, but a glorified Arts Degree?