Hiatt Career Center

Government, Law & Community

Hiatt engages a whole ecosystem on and off campus to support students interested in a variety of careers in government, law and community. We collaborate with faculty and across campus as well as student clubs, Brandeis alumni, employers, recruiters, and community partners.

Gain Experience

Internships, jobs, and on-campus opportunities are key to sharpening your professional skills, building valuable connections, and applying what you’ve learned in the classroom.

Employer Insights

 

Every industry has its own timeline for hiring. See the typical planned hiring timeline for non-profits below.  

Government recruiting

 

Government, law, and community organizations encompass a wide variety of employers, many of whom do not have a significant on-campus recruiting presence. Government hiring is often planned and can take time, while other employers in this sector typically hire on an as-needed basis. Be sure to check job postings frequently around the time you're looking to start.

Top Skills

These are the top skills sought by employers for entry-level roles. The darker blue indicates the frequency of skills in job postings, while the lighter blue represents their presence in job seeker profiles. The larger the gap, the greater opportunity for you to stand out if you can gain or demonstrate that skill. 

top common skills: Communication Advocacy Planning Coordinating Writing Management Detail Oriented Organizational Skills Problem Solving Computer Literacy
top software skills: Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Student Information Systems Salesforce Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool) Google Workspace Microsoft Access
Top specialized skills: Social Work Case Management Human Services Psychology Mental Health Treatment Planning Crisis Intervention Student Services Substance Abuse Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Industries to Consider  

Top industries posting entry-level opportunities (by volume) in the Northeast. 

Individual and Family Services Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Child and Youth Services Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Elementary and Secondary Schools Nursing Care Facilities
Social Advocacy Organizations Temporary Shelters
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers Correctional Institutions

Sample Job Titles

Top industries posting entry-level opportunities (by volume) in the Northeast. 

Case Managers Care Coordinators
Therapeutic Mentors Community Navigators
Family Intervention Specialists Family Outreach Workers
Caseworkers Victim Witness Advocates
Admissions Counselors Family Support Specialists

Hiatt & Employer Events

Hiatt collaborates with departments, clubs, and employers to host a range of on-campus and virtual events for career education, networking, and recruiting. These events are open to all students, regardless of class year. Employers engage with Brandeis students and alumni through programs, information sessions, online workshops, case competitions, and site visits. While campus recruiting is one aspect of their engagement, students should view each event as a chance to engage, learn, and connect with professionals in their fields.

Top Employers Recruiting at Brandeis

Top GLC Employers: Peace Corps Teach For America AmeriCorps ETS/Educational Testing Service City Year Eliot Community Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Match Education Boston Public Schools Commonwealth of Massachusetts National Organization on Disability U.S. Department of State

Learn more about Recruiting at Brandeis. Current events are available to view in Handshake and on our website under Upcoming Events. It’s never too early to get involved! 

The Internship/Job Search

Figuring out where to start when searching for and applying to internships and jobs can feel overwhelming. Let us help! 

Find Where Brandeisians Go 

students at graduation Brandeisians offer the world a wide range of peersperspectives, academic interests and experiences.

Work With Hiatt

Visit us early and throughout your time at Brandeis! We will meet you wherever you are in your career planning and decision-making process.

Express Appointments with Hiatt Advisors

Express appointments (20 minutes) are for students seeking quick help with application materials, Handshake, LinkedIn and other career-related questions. Express appointments are available during the academic year when classes are in session from 12 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Schedule An Express Appointment. 

Appointments with Staff

The Career Team helps Brandeisians discover who they are, what they want and how to get there, through career and affinity hubs providing individualized career support. Meet with us for 30 or 60 minutes on topics ranging from exploring majors and career interests, reviewing application materials, internship and job searching, networking, interviewing, and graduate school or law school planning/applications.  Review team member profiles to discover more about our staff.

 Make Your Appointment 

“The U.S. Department of State represents America to the world, which is why we recruit at places like Brandeis. The university draws students from all over the country and gives them the academic preparation and skills we seek for those embarking on international public service careers.”

Phil Beekman, diplomat in residence (DIR), New England, U.S. Department of State