Working for Uncle Sam tends not to be at the top of every grad’s dream job list—but maybe it should.
Experts say there are major benefits to working in local, state and federal government agencies that are often overlooked.
A 2012 study by the Partnership for Public Service shows that out of 35,000 students of all levels within U.S. colleges and universities, 2.3% planned to work for the federal government compared to working in the private sector (29.7%), advancing into graduate .”