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All Episodes

Policy Career Guides — 78 episodes

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“Introduction to policy careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Testing your fit for policy careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Advice for undergraduates interested in US policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Professional development for policy careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy career essentials” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Why go to graduate school if you want to work in policy?” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“What are the best graduate degrees for policy work?” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“When should you go to graduate school?” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

9

“What are policy master’s? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Which policy master’s programs should you apply to? (Part 2)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“What is law school and how can you test your fit? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy master’s: Cost and funding (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Why (not) go to law school? (Part 2)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“What are the main career paths after law school? (Part 3)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to choose which law schools to apply to? (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to fund law school? (Part 6)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Why (not) work in Congress? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Where to work in Congress? (Part 2)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Assessing office and committee relevance in Congress (Part 3)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to apply for and land a job in Congress? (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Congressional fellowships” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Full-time roles in Congress” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Congressional internships: Why and where to apply? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to get an internship in Congress? (Part 2)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Congress” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Think tanks” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Think tank types & activities (Part 2)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Think tank roles & personal fit (Part 3)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“State-level policy careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Researching federal agencies and offices” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Getting a think tank job (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Political campaigning” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Multilateral governance careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“National labs and FFRDCs” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to apply and get admitted to law school? (Part 5)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

36

“Interviewing for federal positions” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

37

“Intelligence community (IC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Executive branch biosecurity policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy institutions” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Executive branch AI policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Full-time policy roles” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Virtual Student Federal Service” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy internships” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Semester in DC programs” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to apply? Getting into top policy master’s degrees (Part 3)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Tips and resources” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Networking in policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy skills” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Security clearances” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Advice and resources for underrepresented groups in policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

51

“National Science Foundation (NSF)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Partisan affiliation” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

53

“Information for foreign nationals” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Executive branch” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Export controls” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Political campaigning” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

57

“Federal R&D funding” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

58

“Department of State (DOS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

59

“National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Technical standards and evaluations” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Regulatory policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

62

“Department of Commerce (DOC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

63

“Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Advanced Research Projects Agencies (ARPAs)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“PhD advice for policy careers” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

66

“Department of Energy (DOE)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

68

“Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Publishing in policy outlets” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Pitching yourself in policy contexts” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“How to pitch yourself in policy contexts” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Publishing in policy outlets” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Policy fellowships” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“US military departments” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“Why (not) work at a think tank? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

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“National Economic Council (NEC) and Domestic Policy Council (DPC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service