Key Into Public Service Virtual Conference

This June, the Society hosted a virtual conference for our Key into Public Service Scholars. Now all Phi Beta Kappa members and chapter institutions can access the tips and resources shared by leading service organizations including the Partnership for Public Service, the Volcker Alliance, and Lead for America.

On this page, you will find insider tips about recruitment strategies and fellowship opportunities at federal, state, and local levels. Explore strategies and advice for applying to graduate school in public service legal, international, medical, and public health careers. You will also learn how to pitch the value of your arts and sciences education to future employers.

Access the tools you need to launch a public service career rooted in arts and sciences expertise here.

Key into Federal Service

Phi Beta Kappa - Key into Federal Service Session Recording
GoGovernment – resources on federal hiring; includes tips on federal resumes, finding the career path for your major, security clearance process, and more
Pathways at the State Department
More information on the Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowships
More information on the PMF program
Careers at DHS
The “13 Dimensions” – the skills that the State Department looks for in Foreign Service Officers
More information on the Virtual Student Federal Service virtual internship program
U.S. House of Representatives resources:
- For those interested in positions with Members and Committees
- For those interested in positions with other House Organizations
- For more about the CAO
Find contact information for the Diplomat in Residence in your region at https://careers.state.gov/connect/dir/.