Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring California Budget Analysts
Justin suggests that "putting your foot in the door" via student internships with the Department of Finance is the most effective way to transition into a full-time budget analyst position within the State of California's public budgeting sector. Justin notes that these internships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Entry-Level, Internship, Government, Finance, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Justin Hurst
Budget Analyst
Public Budgeting Agency for the State of California
UC Davis
Sac State - Master's of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
Biology & Related Sciences, International Relations & Affairs
Education, Government & Public Sector
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Student internships with the Department of Finance are available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
2. Internships are an effective way to get your foot in the door and increase your chances of securing a full-time position.
3. The Department of Finance offers internships at both the graduate and undergraduate level
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate or graduate student consider?
I will say that there are student positions that are internships with the Department of Finance. You could do these either at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Putting your foot in the door like that is usually the most effective way to get a full-time position afterwards.