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Careers actions and opportunities
During their studies, the School of Public Affairs assists its students in the development of their professional plans and promotes their professional integration through numerous activities offered throughout the year. These actions allow students, depending on their needs and questions, to meet graduates, recruiters and professionals, to find internships, apprenticeships or a first job, but also to learn about public and private, French, European or international careers.
Students in the early stages of their studies can thus take advantage of multiple resources in order to expand their understanding of one or more sectors, various professions, and various career paths, and thus refine their career plans.
Students in one-year master's programmes also have access to targeted events that meet their specific needs, such as reorientation, specialisation, or taking on new responsibilities.
Access to these activities is open to graduates for two years following their graduation.
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION OF STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN A FEW FIGURES
- 94% are employed less than 6 months after graduation, 40% of them before graduation;
- 12% are continue their studies (preparation for administrative competitions);
- 74% are in stable employment.
A variety of careers
Geographic diversity
- Graduates of the School of Public Affairs work in France and internationally. They are present in more than 50 countries.
- 21% work outside France
Sector diversity
- 34% of graduates join the public sector, in France at the local and national level, but also in Europe, within the European institutions;
- 49% work in the private sector, in particular with companies that support public decision-makers (consulting firms, auditing firms, etc.) or in companies in regulated sectors;
- 20% work in international organisations, governmental organisations or civil society (non-governmental organisations, foundations, non-profit organisations, think tanks, etc.).
A diversity of sectors
PUBLIC SECTOR
- French Government : National Assembly, Senate, ministries, embassies
- Regional authorities : French territorial collectivities, regional councils
- Public health administration: public hospitals
- Other public bodies: Bank of France, Agence Française de développement, Expertise France, health insurance providers
PRIVATE SECTOR
- Public affairs departments of French or international companies;
- Banks
- Foundations
- Consultancy firms
- Think tank
- Start-up
VOLUNTARY SECTOR, INTERNATIONALS ORGANISATIONS AND NGOS
Unicef, UNESCO, World Health Organization, OCDE ; Action contre la faim, Médecins
du monde, Solidarités internationales, etc.
Job opportunities by stream
- Public Administration
- Security and Defense
- Education and Research Policy
- Cultural Policy and Management
- Global Health
- Energy, Environment and Sustainability
- Economics and Public Policy
- Digital, New Technology and Public Affairs
- Social Policy and Social Innovation
- Politics and Public Policy
- Europe in the World
What graduates say
Discover some of the careers of recent graduates of the School of Public Affairs.
The school of public affairs' career initiatives
More than 100 career events are offered throughout the year and take various forms adapted to the needs and expectations of students.
- Career News: weekly newsletter offering a selection of information and professional opportunities intended for all the students of the School;
- Career Breakfasts: presentation sessions organised for students with a recruiter;
- Professional encounters: presentations from institutions, companies, organisations to students of the School of Public Affairs, its recruitment procedures and career prospects, on-site visits to an organisation (administration, company, institution, etc.) and meetings with its employees;
- Round-table discussions: conferences and debates on jobs related to a particular sector;
- The School's community of career advisors: recognised professionals from the public and private sectors who support students throughout their second year of the Master's programme in the reflection and construction of their professional project;
- Forums: the School participates in events designed to inform and promote the School of Public Affairs' educational project and its career opportunities.
In total, there are more than 1000 professional opportunities a year.
