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Advice for undergraduates interested in US policy | Emerging Technology Policy Careers

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Many undergraduates consider pursuing a career in US public policy but are uncertain about how to test their fit and get a foot in the door. This post provides advice and highlights relevant opportunities. I. Work experience, networking, and skill development II. Academics III. Other advice To prepare for a public policy career, undergraduates tend to benefit most from (1) exploring career options in (and beyond) policy and (2) investing in their policy-relevant professional development. Being mindful of these two goals can help you understand the motivation for and prioritize among the other recommendations in this post. Contributing directly to policy development can be an important goal, but for those early in their career, it’s generally more important to explore and develop professionally. College is a great time to explore career options and test your fit for (different types of) policy work. By experimenting with various classes, internships, extracurriculars, and similar opport

Advice for undergraduates | Emerging Technology Policy Careers Skip to main content Skip to footer Home / Pathways / Advice for undergraduates Contents ▾ Pathways Updated 18th May 2026 20 min read Share Advice for undergraduates Many undergraduates consider pursuing a career in US public policy but are uncertain about how to test their fit and get a foot in the door. This post provides advice and highlights relevant opportunities. Summary I. Work experience, networking, and skill development Mindset and goals : To prepare for a public policy career, undergraduates tend to benefit most from tes

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