Career Resources
Washington, DC is a central location for several professional fields, with opportunities for students and professionals in politics, government, tech, life sciences, and more. Whether you are looking for an internship or full-time position, this page contains resources which may assist your career development.
Government and Public Sector
U.S. Congress (Capitol Hill)
- Subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
- Submit your resume to the House Resume Bank
- Check out the Senate Employment Bulletin
- Upload your resume to the Senate Resume Bank
- Tom Manatos Jobs is a subscription jobs list for internships and jobs
- Brad Traverse is a subscription based job list
You can also find internship and employment opportunities listed directly on individual Senators’ and Representatives’ websites, or, for Congressional Committee positions, on the relevant committee’s website.
Federal Government
USAJobs is the official site for federal job postings, from internships to senior roles, across all departments and agencies.
Tips and Tricks for using USAJobs:
- Customize your search settings
- Set saved searches and email updates
- Ensure your searches are customized to the appropriate hiring path for you
Intelligence Community
The US intelligence community comprises 18 agencies with careers spanning analysis, operations, and support functions like finance and HR. Start at Intelligence Careers and Intelligence.gov for agency information and openings, or the ODNI website for a full list of member agencies.
Note: intelligence positions typically require an extensive background investigation, so plan to apply at least a year ahead of your target start date.
Private Sector, Nonprofits & Think Tanks
DC’s economy extends well beyond government — the city has one of the highest concentrations of nonprofits, think tanks, and mission-driven organizations in the country, alongside a growing consulting and tech sector.
Nonprofits & Think Tanks
- Idealist — one of the largest nonprofit job boards, with strong DC-area listings
- DEVEX Jobs — international development and global health roles
- Chronicle of Philanthropy — nonprofit sector jobs and news
- Individual think tank career pages are often the best source for openings — e.g. Brookings, CSIS, Council on Foreign Relations, Carnegie Endowment
Consulting & Tech
- Built In DC — tech company job listings specific to the DC area
- Major consulting firms (Deloitte, Booz Allen, McKinsey, BCG) post DC-based openings directly on their firm websites — many recruit heavily from campus each fall. Please check Handshake as well.
General Job Search Tools
- LinkedIn Jobs — useful for tracking who in your network is at a given organization
- Handshake — job and internship platform used by Middlebury’s career office
Further Career Resources
The Middlebury Center for Careers and Internships has further resources for a wide range of career fields, including resources on:
- Creating resumes and cover letters
- Networking
- Preparing for interviews
