Hiring Master of Public Policy Graduates for Professional Positions
Our graduates pursue careers in the public sector, nonprofit organizations, think tanks, consulting firms and private companies. We encourage you to consider our talented MPP candidates for important positions in your organization, and we offer our assistance as you plan your recruiting and employment program for the coming year. Contact any staff member to:
Post your jobs in our online database, www.SanfordCareerLink.com. You can register as an employer and post your organization's job announcements yourself, or if you prefer, e-mail them directly to Donna.Dyer@duke.edu
Ask for resumes. We'll prepare a customized resume book for you based on your specifications. You can follow up with us or directly with the candidates to get additional information or to schedule interviews.
Recruit on campus. An in-person visit to campus for an information session and interviews often attracts the best candidates. About 50-60 students graduate from our program each May. Prior to your visit, we can provide resumes and schedule interviews.
“Work at OMB is fast-paced, and it's critical to be able to distill a large amount of complicated information down to most important details quickly, prepare thoughtful and realistic recommendations, and communicate those to busy decision-makers in a page or less. We hire Duke MPP students because they have the perfect combination of skills to be successful here.”
Jim Boden, Duke Master of Public Policy, 1989
Justice Branch Chief, U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Washington, D.C.
Schedule a videoconference or video interview. Employers unable to schedule on-campus recruiting may take advantage of the Sanford Institute's videoconferencing facilities to offer group information sessions or to conduct one-on-one interviews. We prefer to do videoconferencing via IP, but are capable of doing videoconferencing via ISDN. Contact the Career Office for scheduling and rates for this service.
Meet our students in Washington, D.C. In January, our first-year students travel to Washington to meet with Duke alumni and others in policy positions in small groups, panels and networking events. We can schedule time for you to talk with our students during this two-day event.
Hiring International Students
Prepare your organization now for the increasing need for global awareness in all organizations by hiring international students for internships and entry-level jobs. Our international students can be valuable employees, and the process is simple once you know the rules.
International students enrolled in U.S. schools generally are eligible for post-graduate work authorization through their university for a year, giving you time to evaluate your new employee and complete the necessary paperwork to sponsor their continued visa status. We can help you with any questions you have.
