The Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community is a robust network of mission-driven change agents in the fields of government, policy, politics, advocacy, law, social work, education and international affairs. They affect change at the local, state, federal and international levels. By joining this community, you will gain exposure to think tanks, Congress, the intelligence community, public consulting, nonprofits, campaigns and more. Explore the resources we have here to consider the many ways in which you can leverage your communication, coding, language, organizing, quantitative, research or technical skills to affect change on the issues you care about.

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Social Work | PreLaw & Social Justice | Public Health | Nonprofits & Advocacy | Education & Education Policy

GPSi Podcast: Career Coaching for Budding Advocates, Politicos, Policy Wonks & Social Entrepreneurs

Are you a burgeoning policy wonk, politico, change agent, advocate, or public sector leader? Dreaming of being a diplomat, running for office, or founding a nonprofit? WashU’s Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community has you covered! Listen in for …

By Susan Craig
Susan Craig Associate Director, Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community
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Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Resumes in Government, Policy & Social Impact

For resumes in these fields, you want to demonstrate that you care about issues and are committed to affecting change. The advice here will help you demonstrate this!

By Susan Craig
Susan Craig Associate Director, Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community
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LinkedIn Learning

Mindful Communication for Less Conflict and Stronger Relationships

Taught by Melanie Whitney
In this course, communication professor Melanie Whitney teaches the foundations of mindful communication in order to speak with greater emotional…

Avoiding Legal Hot Spots: Five Legal Tips for Social Media Managers

Taught by EverCourse
Whether you are a social media manager, an influencer, or a business owner, if you leverage social media on a…

Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Find out how to craft an authentic personal pitch while projecting competence and warmth—two key factors in making a great…

Tech Ethics: Avoiding Unintended Consequences

Taught by Raina Kumra
Both users and creators of technology are starting to notice projects with a troubling lack of ethical considerations. News headlines…

Tech On the Go: Ethics in AI

Taught by Ayodele Odubela
The ethics of artificial intelligence is hotly contested in tech. And as AI has been adopted in recent years by…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Web Development

Taught by Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Ethics in web design isn’t just about avoiding risk and mitigating harm. Anyone involved with bringing a product, service, or…

Ethical, Human-Centric AI Design

Taught by Jasmine Orange
Keen on leveraging AI for design, yet apprehensive about unintended consequences? Jasmine Orange understands how you feel. Join her in…

GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

Accounting Ethics

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
For both public and private businesses, timely and accurate financial reports are a vital part of communicating your company’s health.…

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Essential Training (2020)

Taught by Mandy Huth
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the first major privacy act to come out of the United States. Instructor…

CIPP/US Cert Prep: 5 State Privacy Laws

Taught by Mike Chapple
In the world of privacy, the federal and state governments of the United States have overlapping authority. As a privacy…

CIPP/US Cert Prep: 3 Government and Court Access to Information

Taught by Mike Chapple
The United States restricts government and court access to private sector information. These regulations protect citizens from unfair prosecution and…

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Leadership Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…

Ethics and Law in Data Analytics

Taught by Microsoft General Technical Skills
With big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), corporations, governments, and individuals have access to powerful tools that can have…

Business Law for Managers

Taught by Jo-Ná Williams
Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…

Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

Taught by Von Glitschka
Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…

Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

Taught by Dean Karrel
Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

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