Following the 2026 Key into Public Service Conference, Phi Beta Kappa is making conference resources available to anyone interested in exploring or pursuing a career in public service. These materials bring together insights and advice from leading service organizations and Phi Beta Kappa members working across the field.
Explore recruitment strategies and fellowship opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels; guidance on graduate education in public service, international affairs, and medicine; and advice on communicating the value of an arts and sciences education to future employers.
Below, explore resources to help you build a public service career grounded in the arts and sciences.
The Call to Serve
Key into Federal Service
- The Partnership for Public Service - Key into Federal Service Session Recording
- GoGovernment - One-stop shop on how to find and apply for federal positions
- Best Places to Work - These rankings provide insights into what current employees think about their agency work environments, focusing on topics such as leadership, teamwork, work-life balance and more
- USAJOBS Help Center - Specifically, the Federal Occupation by College Major page helps job seekers match their degree to specific jobs within the federal government
- OPM - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
- Public Service Resume and Cover Letter Resources
Key into State & Local Service
- Phi Beta Kappa - Key into State & Local Service Session Recording
- The Volcker Alliance Slides
- The Volcker Alliance
- Government to University Initiative
- Gov-Ramps Aggregator - An open-source database of internships, fellowships, and other entry-level career opportunities in local, state, and federal government.
Is Graduate School Key to Service?
- Phi Beta Kappa - Is Graduate School Key to Service? Session Recording
- Shane Cooper Slides
- Monica Rasmussen Slides
- Work now or go to graduate school? This checklist can help you decide by George Anders
- APSA- American Physician Scientists Association
- J.D. Program FAQ- Cornell Law School Public Service Resources
- NASPAA - The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
The Art & Science of Connecting with Employers
- The Art & Science of Connecting with Employers Session Slides
- Starting a career in DC? Here’s how recent grads prevail by George Anders
Additional Resources
- Key into Public Service 2025 Resources
- Key into Public Service 2024 Resources
- Key into Public Service 2023 Resources
- Key Into Public Service 2022 Resources
- Key Into Public Service 2021 Resources
- Key Into Public Service 2020 Resources
- HERC - Preparing for Successful Job Interviews
- ProFellow - Fellowships Database
